Behind the Arts and the Mission : This is Paula Nicholson

Meet Paula Nicholson – a true country girl with music in her veins. Growing up in a musical family, Paula taught herself to play guitar and spent years performing in bands around Ballarat and across Melbourne’s vibrant music scene. 

Her journey didn’t stop there. Paula and her husband became passionate supporters of the arts, leading her to join the Ballarat Arts Foundation and eventually serve as Chair of the Board for over a decade. 

In this episode, discover Paula’s inspiring story of creativity, community, and leadership – from entertainer and performer to a driving force behind the arts.