Outgoing Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy, Daryl Karp, pictured in Old Parliament House. Photo by Lean Timms.
Daryl Karp AM is no stranger to executive positions in the arts. Previously, she’s held roles as the CEO and Managing Director of Film Australia, Head of Factual Programs (Television) at the ABC, and Non-Executive Director for SBS. She has also served on the Boards of the Sydney Jewish Museum and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.
Now, as she prepares to leave what she describes as one of the most cherished roles of her career, she reflects on the privilege of sharing stories of Australian democracy with the wider community.
ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
