Our people

Lisa Beauchamp

Curator of Contemporary Art

Lisa Beauchamp joined Gus Fisher Gallery in 2018 and has been responsible for developing the gallery’s identity and programme of exhibitions and events as a leading centre for contemporary art in Tāmaki Makaurau. Since the reopening of the gallery in 2019 following upgrades to its heritage interior, Lisa has brought works by internationally renowned artists to Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time, and supported major commissions by Aotearoa artists. Guided by intersectional feminist frameworks, Lisa takes a fluid approach to curating with a strong commitment to the idea that galleries can be enjoyable, reflective and self-directed areas of experience. 

Nina Dyer

Exhibitions Manager

Introducing Nina Dyer, Gus Fisher’s latest appointment as Exhibitions Manager. With a background in Art History and previous experience at Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi and Enjoy Contemporary Art Space, she joins us from Depot Artspace, where Dyer was Exhibition Curator and Manager. Dyer is also a collective member of artist-run space RM and a Commissioning Editor of Vernacular Criticism, and has curated for Ilam Campus Gallery and MEANWHILE. Her writing has been published by The Art Paper, Aotearoa Digital Arts Network, and local galleries.

Tara Parsons

Public Programmes and Engagement Officer

Tara Parsons originally joined Gus Fisher Gallery as the Gallery & Engagement Assistant in early 2022, before taking on her new role as Public Programmes and Engagement Officer. Tara is passionate about facilitating an accessible public programme that connects new audiences with contemporary art. She joins us from her previous role at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Shania pablo

Gallery & Engagement Assistant

Shania Pablo joined Gus Fisher Gallery in 2023. They are currently a PhD candidate at The University of Auckland, writing their thesis on lesbian contemporary art and new materialism. Shania enjoys connecting with other people through a shared interest in art and hopes to share their passion for art with others as the new Gallery & Engagement Assistant.

Gus Fisher Gallery Advisory Board

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

(Chair of the Advisory Board) Professor Simon Holdaway, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) (Interim), Waipapa Taumata Rau.

Lisa Beauchamp, Curator of Contemporary Art, Te Whare Toi o Gus Fisher | Gus Fisher Gallery

Fiona Jack, Associate Professor, Te Waka Tūhura | Elam School of Fine Arts and Design.

Dr Caroline Vercoe, Associate Professor (Art History), Deputy Head (Research), The School of Humanities.

Dr Ngahuia Harrison (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Kahu o Torongare) Artist & Post-Doctoral Fellow, Waipapa Taumata Rau.

External Board Members

Michael Fisher

Tony Kerridge 

Melanie Roger

Previous Staff

Colette Morrison, Gus Fisher Gallery Intern, 2024 – 2025.

Stacey Ogg, Development Manager, 2022-2025.

Liam Jacobson, Gallery Assistant for Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days, 2024.

Ambrose O’Meagher, Gus Fisher Gallery Intern, 2023 – 2024.

Hannah Burgoyne, Gallery Coordinator, 2018 – 2023.

Robbie Handcock, Public Programmes and Engagement Officer, 2021 – 2023.

Julia Craig, Public Programmes and Engagement Officer, 2018 – 2021.

Briana Woolliams, Gallery & Engagement Assistant, 2019 – 2022.

Past serving Board Members

Stacey Ogg, Development Manager, Te Kura Tangata | Faculty of Arts. Advisory Board member 2022 – 2024.

Professor Valerie Linton, Provost, Waipapa Taumata Rau. Advisory Board member. Advisory Board member 2021 – 2024.

Peter Robinson (Ngāi Tahu), Associate Professor Te Waka Tūhura | Elam School of Fine Arts and Design, Associate Dean Māori, Creative Arts and Industries. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Dr Sam Elworthy, Director, Auckland University Press. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Dr Ngarino Ellis, (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou), Associate Professor, Postgraduate Adviser (Art History), Te Kura Tangata | Faculty of Arts. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Dr Peter Shand, Te Waka Tūhura | Elam School of Fine Arts and Design. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Claire Lanyon, Manager, Collection Development and Access, Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Professor Robert Greenberg, Te Kura Tangata | Faculty of Arts. Advisory Board member 2019 – 2024.

Anna Nathan, Advisory Board member 2019 – 2022.

Professor John Morrow, Chair of the Advisory Board, 2019 – 2021.