The Arts Connect Inc. Committee
The Arts Connect Inc. Management Committee is an exciting and dynamic team, dedicated to connecting members with creative opportunities. We are volunteers committed to the growth and promotion of the Arts on the Sunshine Coast.
The current Arts Connect Inc. Management Committee

Jen BraithwaitePresident
Jen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts & Visual Culture and has been a driving force at ACI for over five years. Her roles include Newsletter Editor, Exhibitions and Open Studios Coordinator, and three terms managing Sculpture on the Edge. Now serving as President, Jen champions arts growth and community connection.

Jim CoxVice President
Jim has been an artist all his life, first in the graphic design industry and then as art tutor for TAFE Qld, qualifying with a diploma and then later an upgrade to BA at QCA. He taught from 1970 to 1996 in Brisbane & Townsville. He still works almost every day, now focusing on environmental issues through his art. He was a founding member of Arts Connect Inc and has participated almost every year since.

Deb WeaverSecretary
Deb was a business professional and project manager. She was the coordinator for Sculpture on the Edge 2024.

Isabel HooperTreasurer
Isabel is an owner/manager of First Class Accounts – Sun Central. She has worked in not-for-profit sectors, with disability services, local councils, schools and hospitality, so her skill set covers everything from payroll, training, strategic and operational management to compliance and quality control.

Susan HaddockManagement Committee
Susan communicates visually to translate wild landscapes into painting or etchings that represent symbolic stories of nature. Her paintings are often landscape renditions that are inspired by past experiences, while her printmaking can be bold and is influenced by her previous career as a visual designer.

Jane CaleoManagement Committee
Jane is a self-taught hand sculptor who likes to work in most types of clay. She has recently started working with porcelain & is enjoying where it’s taking her sculptures & experimenting with it.

Claudia HickelManagement Committee
Claudia is an artist and sculptor, primarily focusing on ceramic and wood mediums. She holds a degree from the Munich art school for wood and stone sculpture. Since residing in Australia, she has actively participated in numerous events, showcasing and selling her art. Her aspiration is to support and foster the dynamic and inspiring local arts community.

Pam MaegdefrauManagement Committee
Pam was the initial founder and President of ACI which morphed from Montville Community Arts. Pam was a leading Brisbane ceramicist having qualified at BCAE with an Associate Diploma, winning awards and exhibiting regularly. She taught at Southbank Ceramics Dept (TAFE); became President of Craft Qld (1980s) and Fusions (1990s; now Ceramic arts Qld). She retired from ceramics several years ago and now contributes to Jim’s project and other community organisations.

Jodi CaseyManagement Committee
Jodi’s sculptural work explores the intersection of internal and external landscapes through pieces crafted from recycled materials. Drawing inspiration from regional imagery and native wildlife, she reflects both personal and environmental perspectives in her creations. Each sculpture is built upon carefully selected, locally sourced timber, which shapes the texture and form of the work, evoking the earthy terrain of the subjects she portrays.

Denise LambyManagement Committee
Passionately influenced by the environment and utilising waste products that are otherwise headed for landfill. Currently focused on giving new life to unexpected, reclaimed and recycled materials.
Come to a Meeting or Join Our Team
All members are welcome at our meetings. And we’re always looking for new committee members to join our team to help grow the arts on the Sunshine Coast. Fancy getting involved?