Dame Cheryll Sotheran mourned by Govett-Brewster staffMike Scott Dame Cheryl Sotheran who was the first woman director of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery died on Saturday. Dame Cheryll Sotheran, who died on Saturday, was the first woman to head up the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. Robert Charles Director of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Simon Rees has paid tribute to Dame Cheryll Sotheran. READ MORE:* Te Papa founding chief executive Dame Cheryll Sotheran dies after long illnessWhile she is best known as the founding chief executive of Te Papa, Sotheran was the Govett-Brewster's fifth director, working in New Plymouth from 1984-89. "Dame Cheryll will be sorely missed by the entire Govett-Brewster family."

Source: Stuff January 03, 2018 23:26 UTC