Newlyn Art Gallery refreshes board leadership in ‘important moment of transition’
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange has announced changes to its board leadership at its 50th annual general meeting (AGM), welc…
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Charity Commission chair to offer ‘certainty the sector needs’
Dame JULIA UNWIN has been confirmed as chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales by Culture Secretary LISA NANDY. A ve…
ENO’s trustees to bring ‘strong connections’ to Manchester
English National Opera (ENO) has welcomed three new board members from Greater Manchester as the company seeks to strengthen its t…
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s best years ‘just beginning’, says departing chief executive
Chief executive KRIS BRYCE is to step away from Pitlochry Festival Theatre as he chooses to focus on his consultancy company, Gala…
London theatre chair departs after 25 years of ‘treasured’ work
Camberwell’s Blue Elephant Theatre will say goodbye to one of its original trustees, who leaves after supporting the venue for a q…
Coastal arts leader exits charity after more than a decade in role
Arts charity Creative Folkestone is to say goodbye to its chief executive of 14 years. ALASTAIR UPTON will step down from the role…
Norwich Theatre pursues further growth with board appointments
Four trustees are to join Norwich Theatre, as the organisation announces it is “stronger than ever”. Average audience capacity has…
The Place appoints fresh chair as it ‘embraces new possibilities’
The Place has appointed Professor RONI BROWN as its new chair of the board of governors in the lead up to its 60th anniversary in…
English National Opera boss leaves ‘redefined’ company to head up the Roundhouse
English National Opera (ENO) leader JENNY MOLLICA is to take over as chief executive of multi-arts centre, the Roundhouse, replaci…
The power of conversation
Reflecting on this year’s Governance Now conference, held during the first week of November, Clore Leadership’s Rebecca Usher…
Arts University Plymouth appoints creative arts champion as chair
Arts University Plymouth (AUP) has appointed executive consultant and producer RI CHAKRABORTY as the new chair designate of the bo…
Heritage and arts charity celebrating 34th anniversary names interim leader
KATHRYN DIXON is to head up a secular heritage and civic charity committed to the protection and restoration of the Grade I and Gr…
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic
Advocacy body UK Music will say goodbye to Lord TOM WATSON after six years as chair. Watson has overseen the organisation’s board…
BFI to focus on ‘fundraising and industry innovation’ with updates to leadership
The British Film Institute (BFI) will take a “major step” to better supporting the screen industry by updating its executive board…
Museums and music NPOs see leap in earned income, ACE figures reveal
Earned income at museums belonging to Arts Council England (ACE)’s National Portfolio has risen 17.7% in the last year. The 77 mus…
Creative UK ‘in safe hands’ with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair
CATHERINE MALLYON is to chair Creative UK from March next year, taking up the post from textiles designer BELINDA BUDGE. Mallyon,…
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making
A festival that celebrates British craft production “from the kitchen table to the factory floor” has named ROSY GREENLEES OBE as…
Courtauld director reappointed to cultural property export group
MARK HALLETT and TIM PESTELL have been reappointed as trustees of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Object…
Leicester Curve boss vows to keep ‘regional theatre thriving’ in board role
Curve Theatre leader CHRIS STAFFORD has joined the board of UK Theatre, pledging to ensure regional venues “continue to thrive”. S…
Scottish arts centre co-leaders to guide venue through next phase of funding agreement
Aberdeenshire’s multi-arts centre the Barn has named its two new co-directors, to lead the organisation as it enjoys a confirmed t…
Gallery to be led by permanent community panel in claimed ‘world first’
A Nottingham-based gallery believes it is the first cultural institution in the world to hand over the reins of leadership to a gr…
Heritage body rocked by racism allegations launches probe
The chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed an investigation into allegations of corruption, admitting the orga…
Charity Governance Code issues ‘significant refresh’ on behaviour and inclusivity guidance
Updates to the Charity Governance Code have advised trustees to remain “open to new ideas, approaches or partnerships” at the not-…
Disability charity signals ‘renewed’ belief in its mission with trio of recruits
An organisation committed to connecting disabled people with the music and live event industries has announced a raft of appointme…
