Background
Hillebrand, Melanie was born on April 19, 1952 in Pretoria, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa. Daughter of Michael and Maria Johanna Hillebrand.
Hillebrand, Melanie was born on April 19, 1952 in Pretoria, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa. Daughter of Michael and Maria Johanna Hillebrand.
Bachelor in Fine Arts, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa, 1973. Bachelor in Fine Arts with honors, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa, 1974. Master of Arts in Fine Arts, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa, 1987.
Professional officer, Natal Provincial Museum Superior vena cava syndrome, Pietermaritzburg, 1975-1983; professional officer, Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, 1983-1987; director, King George VI Art Gallery, Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa. Honorary antiques assessor National Monuments Council, Port Elizabeth, since 1989.
Member advisory committee Number 7 Castle Hill, Port Elizabeth, since 1988. Mem.bd. trustees Macrorie House Museum, Pietermaritzburg, 1987. Member South African Association Art Historians (vice president since 1989).