Jude van der Merwe has over 30 years’ experience in the visual arts and cultural sector and is an independent senior consultant and curator specialising in exhibition and cultural development, arts and culture policy and strategy and public art development and implementation.

Jude is a founding member and currently lead curator of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA24) and works closely with artists, artisans, galleries and organisations from Australia and Southeast Asia.

She is current Vice President of the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Region, Board Member of the World Crafts Council Australia; member of the Advisory Board Curtin University for the School of Design and the Built Environment.