I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands with whom I work and live. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of this country.
Ann Snell has over 21 years of experience delivering cultural talks, and art programs in her own Gallery Ann Snell Gallery 2003 - 2016 representing 180 artists Australia-wide, shortly after opening her gallery, Ann specialized in Indigenous Art and culture. During her role as a curator, and gallery manager, Ann has delivered numerous educational programs, and orchestrated art events, sales, marketing, and administration, locally and internationally.
Gallery Director
Ann's role as a gallery director with an interest in contemporary Aboriginal art had her engage and work with Indigenous communities all over Australia. Consequently, Ann became a foundation member of the Indigenous Code of Conduct and an advocate for Indigenous art and culture in Sydney.
Learning culture
Ann regularly visited Indigenous communities to continue her cultural knowledge for her role as an advocate for the art from 'the oldest continuing culture on earth’, 'Ann was committed to exhibiting a diverse curated collection of Indigenous art from both urban and remote dwelling artists, which became highly sought after internationally and locally.
Through Yura Eyes - Adnyamathanha Cultural learning on country.
Seattle Gallery partnership
Gallery Curator — Seattle, WA, USA 2013–2017
Coordinated, financed, and implemented a visual art program partnership with the director of ArtXChange. 3-year consignment of Mythscapes 42 Paintings From 30 Indigenous Artists curated by Ann Snell.
Engaging and educate the US local about Australia’s Indigenous art and culture while travel globally
Artists Represented
Ann Snell Gallery became a cultural hub of exhibitions, live music, and Sydney art tours, representing 180 Artists Australia-wide, specialiszng in Indigenous Art and Culture from 2003 to 2018.
https://www.annsnellart.com/s/Ann-Snell-Gallery-Artists-Represented-2003-18-jzjk.pdf
Umeewarra Painting Project
Working with ladies of the Umeewarra Community, organized and funded a painting project in their community to visually document their story from Mission to self-determination.
Community Engagement
Foundation Member of the Indigenous Art Code Committee, empowering artists and supports them to achieve fair and transparent commercial opportunities for their art. 2007
Aboriginal Benefits Foundation, served on a fundraising committee to raise $300,000 for the MCA for a healing centre in Yirrkala N.T. Responsible for the charity art auction. 2009
Museum of Contemporary Art, Education, and Public Programs Led creative activities and public engagement with children about their future careers. 2013
Sarrita King, Ann Snell & Tarisse King The Apprentice Sydney 2012
WAKARLA Wearable art
Sales and Distribution Manager, 2013 – 2018
Partnered with Adnyamathanha artist Jason Coulthard
Wakarla Art, Indigenous Wearable Art, launched at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Ann managed sales, customer service, administration, website management, wholesale and photography.
Cultural Programs
Program Administrator/ Supervisor, 2019
Organised NAIDOC week workshops. Cultural awareness workshop classes to 650 students, introducing Indigenous philosophies and an Indigenous language to students creative writing, with permission of Elders. Guided students to produce a 3-meter mosaic, and an interactive mural.
Workshop Presenter – KU-Ring-Gai City Council, 2019
Program Scheduling / Event Planning: Chosen by the Ku-ring-gai City Council to present an illustration workshop, a Bush sculpture workshop responsive to the Ku-ring-gai bushland, and a children’s book reading of The Crocodile Who Found His Smile for the Gai Marigal Festival.
Cultural Collaboration
Orchestrated Rock and Reconcile Event where two bands from two different cultures merged by the end of the evening. Ann Snell Gallery. 2008
International Art Gallery Curator, ARTXCHANGE GALLERY — Seattle, WA, USA 2013– 2016
Bilingual incorporating of Indigenous language to Creative writing - With permission and consultation of Elders. 2019
Collaboration with Artist Jason Coulthard, exposing messages though common and uncommon language. 2018
Published Illustrator
The Crocodile Who Found His Smile Illustrated * 2018
Written by HancyPancy. Published by Austin McCauley. Located in Sydney Libraries and available in local schools. https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/crocodile-who-found-his-smile
Art teacher
HUDSON ST HUM ART SCHOOL
Artful Sundays, suitable for beginner artists to advanced artists. Including life drawing, experimental drawing, painting, and clay sketching.
STUDIO ONE MARYVILLE
Taught life drawing lessons suitable for beginner artists to advanced artists
Artist
Ann embarked on her HERSTORY series in 2016, during Honours at University of Newcastle was a turning point in her career, setting the stage for her distinctive artistic voice. Snell was awarded the highest mark and received a faculty medal. Now has her own multidisciplinary art practice in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
Illustrator / writer
Memory Maker’s Project, pairing with a resident to capture stories to create an art-centric autobiography. Published Miriam's Memories: An Artist's Impression. Miriam's Memory’s: An Artist's Impression Self Published * 2017
https://au.blurb.com/b/8044445-miriam-s-memories