Birmingham Rep refreshes board
Birmingham Rep has made four board appointments, with the new trustees holding expertise in areas including branding, marketing an…
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Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership
The recently reopened Jersey Opera House has named former Wiltshire Creative leader SEBASTIAN WARRACK as its chief executive offic…
Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to ‘try something new’
The director of the Roald Dahl Museum STEVE GARDAM has announced he will step down after 10 years at the helm. Gardam said it was…
Mostyn director vows to spark ‘relevant conversations’
Llandudno art gallery Mostyn has appointed Bluecoat art gallery’s ADAM LEWIS-SMYTHE as its new director, after a “rigorous”…
My gurus: ‘I admire people who push against the script’
Suzanne – my former neighbour My introduction to the world of work came from my childhood next-door neighbour, Suzanne. At a you…
Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid
Brighton Fringe leader AMY KEOGH will depart next spring, leaving for community-led arts organisation SameSky. The festival’s mana…
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has named CHRIS PROSSER and JANE BEESE as co-chairs and welcomed MADELEINE BLYTH as a new trustee as it se…
Touring body welcomes dance leader ahead of 30th anniversary
Ahead of its 30th birthday, the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) has appointed former executive producer of Birmingham Royal Ba…
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan
The government has announced a fresh line-up for its Creative Industries Council (CIC), intended to better represent a range of su…
Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowry leader as new chair
Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) has appointed one of its trustees GWEN OAKDEN as new chair of its board. As deputy chief exec…
Actors Touring Company welcomes ’emerging leader’ as associate director
The Actors Touring Company (ATC) has announced the appointment of SARA ANIQAH MALIK as its new associate director for 2025/26, sta…
Leeds Heritage Theatres appoint public servant with ‘deep roots in the region’
Former pro-chancellor at the University of Leeds, LINDA POLLARD, is to chair the board of Leeds Heritage Theatres. Pollard, who wa…
Maria Balshaw to leave Tate after nine ‘trailblazing’ years
Tate director MARIA BALSHAW has announced that she will pass “on the baton” of the organisation’s leadership in sp…
Artist and broadcaster an ‘ideal match’ for Bristol gallery
Professor PAUL GOUGH will chair the board of Bristol’s international centre for contemporary arts from 5 January. Chief executive…
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre appoints ‘highly skilled’ trustees
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the appointment of three new trustees and one returning member to its board, starting…
English Folk Dance and Song Society welcomes four trustees
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has announced the appointment of four new trustees to its board, after it received…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation leader steps down after 23 years
The chair of a major arts grant-maker will cede her role heading up trustees this month. JANE HAMLYN, daughter of the man for whom…
BBC leader to make ‘powerful’ addition to Counterculture
Consultancy Counterculture is to welcome a former BBC employee as partner. BAFTA member and corporate communications expert VANESS…
Edinburgh Tattoo appoints new marketing director at ‘important moment in its evolution’
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed drink brand strategist JOHNA PENMAN as its new marketing director. Penman will l…
British Council Ukraine head to lead Northern Ireland office
British Council Northern Ireland has appointed COLM MCGIVERN as director, succeeding JONATHAN STEWART, who has held the role since…
Theatre under regulatory inquiry appoints trustee as it looks to grow with ‘transparency’
MICHAEL DIVERS has joined the board at Seven Dials Playhouse as the theatre seeks to develop a long-term business model. Curr…
Dulwich Picture Gallery boss joins regeneration charity
The Auckland Project has named JENNIFER SCOTT, JUDITH LAYFIELD, NICK DOWNSHIRE, BOB NEVILLE and VICTORIA BELL as trustees of an or…
Birmingham Hippodrome boss among new ACE members
Four members have been appointed to Arts Council England (ACE) by Culture Secretary LISA NANDY. GRACE CHAN, JONATHAN DOUGLAS and J…
Fashion Museum Bath welcomes retail leader ahead of move to ‘transformed’ space
LESLEY EXLEY is to join the board of Fashion Museum Bath Foundation, with the new recruit calling the museum itself a “cultural tr…
