Anna Pappas, Director of Anna Pappas Gallery in Prahran, Victoria, has been elected President of the Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA).
Born in Athens, Pappas was educated in a German school. Her father was transferred to Australia for work and it wasn’t long after her and her mother moved over because, as Pappas describes she was “uncontrollable”. She arrived in Sydney in 1971 and could only speak Greek and German, no English. To say times were hard for her is an understatement, but one thing kept her going – her art. With a background in graphic arts, Pappas stayed on in Sydney after her parents went back to Greece and stayed in her graphic arts studio for many years. In 1994, she moved to Melbourne, and after many twists and turns, she decided to follow her heart and open a gallery. In 2003, she opened Uber Gallery; now Anna Pappas Gallery.
The Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA) is the leading national body representing commercial art galleries in the primary market. Its members are among the most important and exciting galleries in Australia with a commitment to professional and ethical practice in the primary visual arts market. The organisation is a strong collective voice for contemporary art galleries and their artists in both the public and private spheres. It drives innovation, ethics and excellence for the primary market through leadership, advocacy and service.
