Prof Ted Snell

Professor Ted Snell was appointed chair of the visual arts board and a member of the Council for three years from 27 December 2006.

Ted is professor of contemporary art and dean of art at the John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University of Technology, Perth. He has made a significant contribution to the Australian visual arts sector through his roles as chair of Artbank, chair of the Asialink Visual Arts Advisory Committee, chair of the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools and as a board member of the National Association for the Visual Arts.

Ted has curated many exhibitions and has published several books and catalogues. He has been shortlisted twice for the Western Australian Premier's Book Award. He is the Perth art reviewer for The Australian newspaper and has been a commentator on the arts for ABC radio and television.

A practising visual artist since 1968, his work has been shown in solo exhibitions in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, and in group exhibitions throughout Australia.