ONE of Australia’s most important arts experts and supporters, Mr Allan Myers AC KC, will become a new trustee of the Hamilton Gallery Trust.

Mr Myers will replace Dr Sue Robertson who has announced her departure from the trust after over two decades of service.

Dr Robertson was recognised as a committed and valued trustee for 22 years and celebrated as giving countless hours of expert skill for the betterment of the Gallery, with her contribution to the local community being greatly beneficial.

Gallery director, Joshua White said she has been a steady guide and inspiration to work with.

“Dr Robertson has been one of the driving forces behind the trust’s success for over two decades,” he said.

“Her dedication and generosity have been truly remarkable, and she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to make an impact.”

Mr Myers will be the 12th trustee since the Gallery opened 60 years ago and will be formally appointed to the position at the trust’s annual general meeting in December.

Mr White said that it would be an honour to work with Mr Myers, who brings an extraordinary breadth of experience and skill, alongside a deep connection to the Australian art world.

“Mr Myers has been a leader within Australian arts for many decades and we are extremely fortunate to have him as a trustee,” he said.

“As the former President of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria for 10 years and the Chair of the National Gallery of Australia for over six years, we are thrilled to have an individual with his knowledge and expertise.”

Other accomplishments include being chair for over six years of the Museums and Art Galleries Board of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), where he successfully ushered in a new era for the institution to be recognised as a statutory authority, ensuring MAGNT’s maximum impact and longevity to culture and the community.

He was the founding chair of the Grattan Institute for seven years, served on the board of the Felton Bequest and the Ian Potter Foundation and most recently, he was the Chancellor of the University of Melbourne for six years.

Current trustee, Mr Gordon Dickinson said Mr Myers’ involvement would be a wonderful ingredient for the future of the Gallery.

“Mr Myers is a longstanding champion of our region, particularly in the realm of the arts,” he said.

“His profound understanding and relationship to the Australian art world has played an instrumental role in shaping the cultural landscape of our nation. We admire his work and look forward to collaborating closely with him to enhance the cultural lives of our community.”

The Hamilton Gallery Trust is one of the oldest and most successful trusts in Australia, contributing over 600 works of art to the Gallery’s internationally renowned collection for over six decades.