Doone McAlary

Doone McAlary has 30 plus years of working in the visual arts and creative industries:

• Curator

• Art consultant

• Commercial and community galleries

• Art director publishing, books + magazines

• Graphic design

• Advertising

Previously working in the private, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, Doone has established Doone McAlary: Art Wise a creative consultancy focussing on:

• Curatorial

• Australian Indigenous and contemporary artwork valuations

• Acquisitions

• Commissions

• Strategy

• Installation

• Project management

• Community development.

In addition to currently being based in Perth, Doone has considerable experience working both regionally and remotely within WA, and in doing so developing a creative network throughout the state.

March 2025

• Museum Studies: Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley WA  

• Fine Art: Curtin University Perth WA  

• Business (Governance): Institute of Community Directors Australia West Melbourne VIC  

• Graphic Design: Charles Stuart University Wagga Wagga NSW

• Peer Assessor Funding Programs Regional Arts WA 2020-Current  

• Kimberley Art and Photographic Prize Shire of Derby-West Kimberley 2019-2021  

• Peer Assessor Funding Programs Culture and the Arts WA 2015-2023  

• Board Director Regional Arts WA 2011-2013  

• Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Civic Centre Public Art Selection Panel 2009-2011  

• Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association CowParade Committee 2009-2010  

• Foyer Gallery Cultural Centre Margaret River Exhibition Selection Panel 2007-2011.