Jessica Ricciardo has 20 years of experience working in the arts and cultural sector across programming, delivery, community engagement and education. After working in the media, television and entertainment industry as performer, reporter, writer and voice over artist she moved into arts management. Jessica has been part of delivering large festivals with a key role in engaging youth and has coordinated smaller regional festivals. Based in the remote town of Esperance WA she is now the artistic director of the Cannery Arts Centre, a dynamic not for profit charity organisation, delivering music, exhibitions, workshops and events to locals and visitors.