Our people

Lisa Beauchamp

Kaimatapopore Toi Hou | 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. In 2024, she co-curated the landmark exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days, in partnership with City Gallery Wellington. The show subsequently toured to UNSW Galleries, Sydney. 

Nina Dyer

Kairuruku Whare Toi | Exhibitions Manager

Nina Dyer has a background in Art History and previous experience at Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi and Enjoy Contemporary Art Space. She joined Gus Fisher Gallery from Depot Artspace, where she was Exhibition Curator and Manager. Nina 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.

Ruth Minh Ha

Irene Fisher Kaiāwhina Whakāturanga | Irene Fisher Assistant Curator

Of Russian and Vietnamese heritage, Ruth Minh Ha was born in Moscow and relocated to Aotearoa in 2015. She studied Art History and Computer Science at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau and in 2023 was the recipient of the Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize. Since graduating, she has been working as a curatorial assistant at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, contributing to major contemporary art projects such as Aotearoa Contemporary, 2024. Her writing has been published by Art Toi, Art New Zealand and local galleries. ⁠

Tara Parsons

Pou Hōtaka Tūmatanui, Whakawhanaunga | Public Programmes and Engagement Officer

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

Shania pablo

Kaiāwhina Wharetoi Whakawhanaunga | 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 shares their passion for art with others as the Gallery & Engagement Assistant.

Gus Fisher Gallery Advisory Board

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

(Chair of the Advisory Board) Professor Sarah Young, Ihorua (Mātauranga) Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, Waipapa Taumata Rau.

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

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

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

Professor Gregory Minissale, Ahorangi Professor of Art History, Waipapa Taumata Rau.

External Board Members

Michael Fisher

Tony Kerridge 

Previous Staff

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

Stacey Ogg, Development Manager, 2022-2025.

Liam Jacobson (Kāi Tahu), 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

Melanie Roger, Gallerist, Director at Melanie Roger Gallery. Advisory Board member, 2019 – 2025.

Dr Caroline Vercoe, Associate Professor (Art History), Deputy Head (Research), The School of Humanities. Advisory Board member, 2019 – 2025. 

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 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.