Shelley has 25 years of experience in the arts industry from studio artist to gallery director, curator, consultant and founding director of Creative Regions Ltd.  Shelley specialises in producing projects in the areas of visual arts and design, public art, place activation, multiarts, festivals and events.  Her strong background and qualifications in arts management (specialising in gallery and museum practice) also leads her to mentoring and leading industry skill development.  In 2019, Shelley recommenced her practice as an independent consultant with her business The Ideas Distillery, with the goal of enacting ideas through arts-led innovation.