The well travelled woman has a passion for art and will indulge it to the max this June when she heads off to the 2015 Venice Biennale as part of the Australia Council's Professional Development Program.

She is one of just seven people chosen to be an exhibition team leader and will be in Venice from June 1 until July 6, ensuring the Australian pavilion runs smoothly.

"I'll be managing the day-to-day operations of the pavilion, working with the attendants to make sure people get a great experience of [Australian artist] Fiona Hall's work.

Sands has been to Venice five times to attend exhibitions and others in Europe.

"Since I graduated with Fine Arts from Newcastle University in 2000 I hoped to be part of the Venice Biennale.

"It's a dream come true."

Sands says her accommodation and flights are provided, as well as a per diem.

"It's such a great opportunity the Australia Council provides, and to share it across Australia is wonderful."

She had to complete what was basically a job application for the position and was chosen from among 300 applicants hoping to be chosen as one of the 33 total volunteers.

Sands will use her time attending as many pavilions as she can to get an understanding of how they gauge diverse audience attendance and how you can get different people interested in such an eclectic cross section of art.

"I will come back with a deeper understanding of international exhibitions," she says.

"I love the pace, you are forced to appreciate the journey. It's such a great place to be [during the biennale].

Her past trips have often included other biennales in London and Norway, and she says these were a catalyst for her to do a grand tour of exhibitions in Istanbul, Athens and Gothenburg.

The Venice Biennale is the world's most prestigious visual arts event and runs from May 9 until November 22.

Australia Council for the Arts chief executive Tony Grybowski says the Professional Development Program offers a rare opportunity for emerging arts leaders to develop global connections in the collaborative, collegial environment offered through the Venice Biennale's presentation of a curated exhibition alongside more than 80 national pavilions.

Mr Grybowski said the calibre of the applicants was very impressive across a range of skills.

Exhibition team leaders meet and greet visitors, provide guided tours and a range of other public relations and educational programs throughout the exhibition.

"Primarily I love seeing the exhibits that showcase amazing international art," Sands says.