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PETER
HAFFENDEN has been with the Museum since
its inception in 1984. Now Director he has been Finance Manager
and Media Coordinator and has played a central role in guiding innovative
projects that manifest the philosophy of this unique ecomuseum.
Peter has a background in economics, journalism, photography and
arts which he enjoys bringing together to explore new ways to express
the particular mix of the patchwork culture of this region he grew
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JANINE
HILL began at the museum in 2003, she has
assisted cataloguing the museum's resources in preparation for online
access. In her spare time, she helps out with the books and finances. |

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LIBBY
McKINNON who
has had a long standing association with the Museum, has taken a
position as the pre-eminent contemporary mosaic artist promoting
the field as a credible part of the cultural industry and in developing
community participation in the art form. She is President of The
Mosaic Art Group Inc., a national organisation representing mosaic
artists throughout the country. |

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COLEEN
MARION is
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RAELENE
MARSHALLTen years practising
professional artist. Fifteen years management Arts and Culture Local
Government. Attracted funding for and developed the Overnewton Gatehouse
Arts Complex for the City of Keilor (now Brimbank) Recipient of
Australia Council Professional Development Grant. Recipient of Federal
Government's Visions of Australia Cultural Touring Development and
Touring Grants under the auspices of Melbourne's Living Museum of
the West. Current member City of Moonee Valley Recreation and Culture
Committee. Curator of 'Stone upon a Stone' exhibition which won
'Best Exhibition' in the Victorian Community History awards. Director
Culture in Action
consultancy. |
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BRETT
HOSIE is
currently the environmental consultant at the Museum. Brett has
been working at Pipemakers Park since 2002. Projects that he has
been involved with include 'wetlands regetation', History of the
Land Garden restoration, and landscaping improvements of key areas
throughout the park. Brett co-ordinates gardening volunteers and
supervises 'Work Skills' teams operating at the park.
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KERRIE
POLINESS has been exploring the application
of contemporary art to the interpretation of heritage issues and
bringing it into the every day world. Kerrie has been associated
with the museum since 1993 projects include: working with Larry
Walsh on 'Still Here' the exhibition and catalogue, the 'Pioneer
Womens Shelter' with St Albans History Society, working with Gary
Vines on The Top Factory signage and development of the site, working
with Joe Guario on the Top Factory CD Rom and website design. |

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OLWEN
FORD was Director of the Living Museum from
its beginnings in 1984 until 1997. Olwen is a well known local historian
and it was her passion for investigating the history of the area
and this site in particular that led to her being chosen as the
Director for this new innovative ecomuseum. Olwen has been an inspiration
to us all and has guided the Museum through a remarkable evolution
while holding onto its original aims and objectives. Olwen continues
as a consultant with the Living Museum working on heritage projects. |

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JOE
GUARIO multimedia
artist has received high praise for his work on the Living Museum
CD Rom 'The Top Factory' and visual design of the Living Museum
Web Site. Joe helped facilitate art interpretation in digital media
in a way that has not been done before. |
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