2nd March 2022
York Museums Trust CEO REYAHN KING will leave for a new role at the National Trust for Scotland in the summer.
As CEO since 2015, King has seen York Museums Trust through "one of the toughest periods of [our] history".
The trust says she has ushered in a new focus on audiences and communities, strengthened its fundraising activity and drawn in more revenue from commercial activities. King also oversaw the opening of...
Violinist NICOLA BENEDETTI will become Director of Edinburgh International Festival, the first Scot and first woman to lead the organisation in its 75 year history.
She takes up post on October 1, replacing FERGUS LINEHAN.
Benedetti was the youngest ever recipient of the Queen's Medal for Music in 2017. In 2019 she established the Benedetti Foundation, which provides music workshops in 103 countries...
ROSY GREENLEES is leaving the Crafts Council after 16 years at the helm.
Since joining the national charity for crafts in 2006, she has established learning and participation programmes, overseen the founding of a global majority advisory group, helped develop groundbreaking research into the crafts economy, received an OBE for services to craft in 2017, and spearheaded the delivery of 12,000 art and craft packs to...
After 10 years on the board, JOANNA PRIOR will step down as Chair of the Women's Prize Trust this month.
ANNA RAFERTY will act as interim Chair of the trust, which has grown during Prior's tenure from "a committee of like-minded individuals... to a 21st Century charity with a major philanthropic, engagement and educational programme" supporting women writers, Founding Director KATE MOSSE ...
24th February 2022
The Affordable Art Fair UK has appointed HUGO BARCLAY as Fair Director.
Barclay joins from the London Art Fair, where he worked as Programme Director.
He says it’s a huge privilege to be joining the fair, as it works towards the 10th anniversary of its Hampstead edition in May and its 250th fair worldwide, scheduled for October in Battersea.
“I have long admired the Affordable Art Fair for the access it gives...
LORNA CLARKE has joined music venue the Roundhouse’s board of trustees.
Clarke is Controller of Pop Music at the BBC and a former Director of Electric Proms, which were hosted at the Roundhouse between 2006-2010.
Roundhouse Chair Simon Turner welcomed Clarke to the board.
“We’re entering an incredibly exciting period as we emerge from the pandemic and expand our creative offer for young people. I have no doubt...
22nd February 2022
This year, the Bush Theatre celebrates 50 years of discovering and developing new writing. Its Artistic Director, Lynette Linton, reflects on the people who influenced her creative journey.
ELLARA WAKELY has been appointed BBC Radio 3’s Commissioning Executive.
She joins the existing team on a part-time basis for a two-year period to lead the channel’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in classical music.
A music education specialist, Wakely will combine her new role with continuing as Senior Learning Manager for BBC Proms and London Orchestras and Choirs.
Wakely says she is looking forward...
London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has named BARBARA HANNIGAN as an Associate Artist.
A soprano and conductor, Hannigan has previously collaborated with the LSO and will hold this newly created position for three years.
LSO’s Associate Artists will work alongside conductors to create programmes and contribute to repertoire choices throughout the season.
Managing Director Kathryn McDowell said the exploration of...
ALISTAIR PEGG is joining BBC Arts as Commissioning Editor.
Currently Blast! Films Director of Programmes, Pegg will start his new post in April.
A former Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, Pegg said he is looking forward to helping expand the BBC’s range of coverage.
Head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV Suzy Klein added: “The team and I are thrilled to have Alistair’s passion, expertise and collaborative...