Our objective is that together - and with the backing of the incredible knowledge that exists in the weavers, dye technicians, studio management and broader team – we can super charge the ambition and future proof the organisation for the years to come. ATW has a long history of innovation and experimentation which we seek to continue and amplify.

Working together, we each bring our individual strengths to the Co-Director / CEO role at ATW. We’ll be collectively thinking into everything but often individually taking the lead on projects, workflows, and deliverables.

Our differences are our strengths and we’ll be leaning into them regularly. We might not always agree but we’re committed to always listening and maintaining trust. Although we are two individuals, we share one role so we will be interchangeable in the way we engage internally and externally. We share accountability to each other and to the organisation and its values.

Our co leadership offers new and different possibilities for ATW – different thinking and interdisciplinary practices. Collaboration and relationship building has been the hallmark of both our careers and likewise the reputation of ATW has been built on new collaborations and enduring relationships with artists.

Catherine Jones & Sophie Travers

Co-Chief Executive Officers
Australian Tapestry Workshop