About the Team

Arts Access Victoria Staff

Linda Studena

Lead Artist at Queens Lodge SRS Studio.

Linda is an internationally renowned artist, independent curator and community arts facilitator, with numerous solo and group exhibition both nationally and overseas, including Divus/Creative Spaces and AM180, Prague ČR and Chronology at Synergy Art Space, Melbourne. Linda has completed a Masters in Drawing at RMIT University and Master by Research at the Academy of Art, Prague, Czech Republic. Linda is the recipient of the 2003 RMIT Exhibitionist Art Prize and the NAVA Freedman Foundation Traveling Scholarship 2002. In addition Linda has worked as a graphic designer, set designer, Gallery Coordinator and as an interpreter.  

Lead Artists employed by Arts Access Victoria facilitate and lead the day to day running of SRS Studio workshops as well as long-term creative journey of professional development for participating artists. Lead Artists are professional, practising artists with industry experience as well as experience in facilitating workshops for people who experience disability and or mental health issues.

Melody Henderson

Melody is Support Artist at Queens Lodge SRS Studio.

Melody Henderson is an artist from the Footscray area who has studied both social work and art. Melody has been involved in the Melbourne music and art scene for over 15 years and has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows and played music in various venues. Melody endeavours to introduce art group participants to creative tools across different media that enable play, expression and a sense of purpose and belonging.   

Support Artists employed by Arts Access Victoria work alongside the Lead Artist to deliver the workshops. This includes providing individual support, as required, to participating artists under the direction of the Lead Artist as well as support the lead artist in the development and implementation of art practices and outcomes.