About Us

Megan is a curator and writer with over fifteen years of experience in leadership, programming and management roles across the university art museum sector. Since 2016, Megan has been Manager and Curator of UniSC Art Gallery and in 2020, led a major redevelopment of the Gallery repositioning it as the leading public gallery on the Sunshine Coast. Megan has worked on solo projects with artists including Michael Cook and Kim Guthrie, and group exhibitions including ‘Sites of Connection’ and ‘Come Close’. In 2021 she curated ‘Final Call’—an outdoor exhibition in the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden—for Horizon Festival.

Kym Tabulo is a practicing artist and a member of the Moffit Beach Artist-Run-Initiative, Seaview Artists Gallery. Kym is a retired Art teacher with a 20-year career as Head of Art and Deputy Principal in QLD and UK secondary schools. Kym was awarded a Doctor of Creative Arts from USC in 2016. Her essays and artwork appear in international publications. She has developed her artist’s practice and profile through the rigours of exhibition, public art, and residency opportunities. Kym hopes the wealth of experience she brings to the SCCA can help other creatives reach their potential.

Kellie is an avid arts supporter and experienced creative industry administrator. Arts experience includes administrator for the Sunshine Coast Arts board, and supporting the establishment of a creative spaces program across the Sunshine Coast.

Liz Burcham has extensive experience in the commercial, government and NFP sectors of the creative industries as creative producer and business leader. Career highlights include Cultural Director for the City of Newcastle and CEO of Metro Arts, a Brisbane-based contemporary arts space dedicated to the development of artists and contemporary practice, where she established Australia’s first arts business incubator. Liz is a Director of Queensland Theatre and member of the Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board.

Timothy is a Sydney born creative who currently resides on the Sunshine Coast. With a Bachelor of Digital Design Tim jumped straight into agency life cutting his teeth as a graphic designer.

Now with ten years in the industry under his belt Tim has progressed onto many aspects of the creative realm including photography, videography and public art.

Alexander is a hospitality professional with over 17 years’ experience in the industry. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge around events and hospitality to the SCCA board, assisting with our ever-growing calendar of programs and pop-up events.

When not assisting the SCCA board, Alex can be found managing & curating one of the busiest and vibrant restaurants on the sunshine coast. Alex appreciates the simple things most, like a well-made long black or Negroni. Alex enjoys collecting abstract art, with a small, yet ever increasing personal collection.

With a graphic design background, Jaime Kiss is fanatical about craft and design with a passion for paper sculptures and stop-frame animation. Jaime studied graphic design and art direction (branding, typography, printing, packaging, editorial, publishing and advertising) in Sao Paulo, Brazil and at the University of Arts London. He has over 25 years of experience working in Brazil, UK, Europe and Australia.

Jimmy Patch's ascent from freelancer to agency founder is presented only second to his dedication to storytelling through visuals. His journey encompasses a keen focus on narrative, evident in collaborations with multinational corporations to grassroots social impact organisations. With a professional design eye and a storyteller's passion, Jimmy has carved a niche by translating brand stories into captivating visuals. His belief in the transformative power of narrative-driven art remains the cornerstone of his work, pushing boundaries and fostering connections and strong relationships across industries, all driven by the enduring potency of a well-crafted story.