Tracey Rudduck took over the reigns as Chief Executive in June 2004 and one of her first tasks was the rebranding of the Tauranga Community Arts Council Incorporated - to Creative Tauranga. She is extremely passionate and heavily committed to her role in leading Creative Tauranga in supporting and nurturing the arts and cultural sector of this community - now and into the future.
Tracey has had a wide and varied 27 year career, having lived 7 of those years in the UK and 15 in Tauranga. Prior to joining Creative Tauranga Tracey had her own business and her years of experience cover events management, team building, public relations, marketing and networking.
Member of the renowned Tarnished Frocks and Diva's team, Denny Spee has joined the Creative Tauranga team as the 'Creative Connector' - putting the pro in promotions. In charge of marketing, promoting and distributing Creative Beat, Denny has an advertising package to suit all budgets.
Denny's loves are music, dance, theatre, her seven mokopuna and her husband... especially when he does the dishes! From a family of singers and entertainers, Denny spent ten years as a dance instructor at her very own dance school based in the heart of Mount Maunganui.
For all advertising enquires and questions about our magazine 'Creative Beat' give Denny a call because she would love to help you in anyway she can.
John joined the Creative Tauranga team in November 2008 as Community Arts Advisor/Gallery Curator, after having run his own gallery in Downtown Tauranga for the past two years. John has also had 15 years involvement with the Art industry in New York City as an art consultant and gallery owner.
Born in the Bay of Plenty and now residing here, he is inspired by the depth of talent and creativity here in the Tauranga Moana area, wishing to better improve resources to aid in professional development among the arts and cultural community.
Along with his Advisory role, John curates our Creative Tauranga Community Gallery which hosts and showcases many community based organisations and launches exhibitions for some of our local artisans in all mediums and genres.