Emily McDaniel appointed inaugural Director, First Nations, Powerhouse Museum
Emily McDaniel is an esteemed curator, educator and writer from the Kalari Clan of the Wiradjuri nation in Central New South Wales.
SYDNEY
.-The Powerhouse has today announced the appointment of Emily McDaniel, an esteemed curator, educator and writer from the Kalari Clan of the Wiradjuri nation in Central New South Wales, in the new role of Director, First Nations.
The most significant First Nations role appointed by the Powerhouse since the museum was founded in 1881, Emily McDaniel in the Director, First Nations leadership role will establish a First Nations Team that will be central to the renewal of the Powerhouse Museum. This will include the development of the new flagship Powerhouse Parramatta, the expansion of the Museums Discovery Centre, the renewal of Powerhouse Museum Ultimo and the ongoing programming of Sydney Observatory.