Seva Frangos

BA (Anthropology, Macquarie University; Fine Arts, Sydney University)  Post-Graduate Diploma, Museum Studies (Sydney University)

1979 – 1983 Regional arts experience and Director Lake Macquarie Regional Art Gallery, NSW 1983-1987 Senior Project Officer, Visual Arts Board, Australia Council 1987-1997 Deputy Director/Director of Exhibitions and Development at the Art Gallery of Western Australia 1988 one of three official delegates on behalf of the State Government of Western Australia to assist in establishing a cultural program between the State and its sister State, the Zhejiang Province, China 1997 - onwards Art Consultancy + Seva Frangos Art gallery, Subiaco 2006 – 2015, specialising in Indigenous art and showcasing contemporary Chinese art for three years 2005 Established a three-year program for Xstrata Coal, The Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award hosted by the Queensland Art Gallery 2014 Editor, book on the highly acclaimed contemporary artist, Timothy Cook from Melville Island on behalf of UWA Publishing, University of Western Australia 2014 BOAB100 Wesfarmers Centenary Gift project in partnership with the Wesfarmers Arts Manager and Curator Seva Frangos has 35 years of experience in Australian and international contemporary art, within both the public art museum and commercial art sector and now works as an art consultant from both Perth and Singapore.  Consulting services include developing and reviewing policy and strategy objectives for acquisitions and exhibitions, for both large and small scale projects; selecting, procuring and managing the installation of artworks and collections for the corporate sector; working closely with individuals on acquisitions; professional valuation services for Australian and Indigenous contemporary art.  Professional Memberships/Appointments: Board Member, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth  Approved Valuer, Commonwealth Government’s Cultural Gifts Program – Tax Incentive to the Arts Expert Examiner, Commonwealth Government, Moveable Cultural Heritage  Member, National Association of the Visual Arts Clients include: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Parliament House, Canberra Artbank Australia, Sydney Numerous University Collections, Australia wide Wesfarmers, Perth Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth BHP Billiton, Perth Woodside, Perth Numerous State Government agencies Numerous Regional Galleries and Contemporary Art Organisations, Australia wide Numerous Public and Private Hospital Collections Numerous Local Government collections and authorities, Perth and State wide

February 2017