Jennifer Jackson, Postcards of Experience, 2021. Wollongong Art Gallery, LORE Exhibition
ABOUT: The people behind Umbre la
Umbre la Creative Curation is a visual arts business that has evolved out of the multi-faceted career of Visual Artist and Curator Virginia Settre, who’s experience in exhibition and event coordination and programming is extensive. For over two decades working in creative production for film, theatre, visual art studio practice, public art and creative cultural development, Virginia Settre has honed her skills to facilitate projects and events for organisations and local government sector, whilst continuing to broker opportunities for creatives from diverse backgrounds.
Since 2014 Virginia has partnered with Senior Cultural Strategy Advisor Amanda Buckland to develop cultural development initiatives that unearth creative talent from culturally diverse community. The goal is to provide opportunities for creative expression through the creation and installation of tactical placemaking, tactical public art and the visual elements of event staging.
Virginia’s curatorial expertise has developed through years of experience coordinating arts projects, developing public programs, and working closely with artists to develop thought provoking and engaging art exhibitions.
Virginia Settre
Umbre La Director
With a career spanning two decades of creative production in film, theatre, studio practice and art exhibition curation Virginia is well positioned to provide curatorial consultation and project management for Local Government, arts organisations and individual arts professionals.
Virginia is a practicing Visual Artist whose practice includes photography, stereography and painting.
Amanda Buckland
Senior Cultural Strategy Advisor
With years of experience in Cultural Strategy and brokering inspiring opportunities for artists and creatives in Sydney and Wollongong, Amanda Buckland brings unique and informed ideas to the development of creative and cultural productions. Amanda is an expert in brokering creative partnerships and delivering world class creative community engagement.
Grace Roos
Production and Installation Assistant
Through several years of working with Virginia Settre and Amanda Buckland to produce and install decor at events and festivals, and with experience and flair in floristry, Grace Roos brings young creative talent and a sharp critical eye to the hands-on installations of Umbre La's Creative Productions.