Job Ladders
My gurus: Navigating crises together
This month Norden Farm Centre for the Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary. Artistic director Jane Corry reflects on some turbulent times and the people who have shaped and influen…
A life in movement
Having stepped down earlier this year from his role as artistic director and chief executive of DanceEast, Brendan Keaney OBE reflects on the misunderstanding that shaped his life…
My gurus: ‘Improvisational, inspirational and a bit bonkers’
Having worked for nearly 35 years in the theatre – subsidised and commercial – Joseph Smith, chief executive of Stage One*, reflects on the people who have been key to his career d…
‘Don’t go it alone, don’t reinvent the wheel’
What gets Holly Payton-Lombardo out of bed in the morning is working with people who care – festival founders, village hall volunteers, artists or programmers reimagining their pla…
A passion for raising aspirations
Starting out, Malaki Patterson, chief executive of The Music Works, was told the music industry was not for him. But his passion for music and commitment to his community led him t…
My gurus: ‘The only way is through’
Joshua McTaggart is CEO of Theatres Trust, a UK-wide national advisory body. Here he reflects on the people who have shaped and influenced his career.
My gurus: ‘Nothing is impossible’
Chloe Nelkin set up her arts consultancy company fifteen years ago. In this anniversary year, she reveals the people who have inspired, influenced and guided her career.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Tamsin Ace is the first director of East Bank – the UK’s newest cultural quarter located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London. It brings together world class cultural…
Making great things happen
Christoph Lindner, vice chancellor of the Royal College of Art, has spent his working life embracing the freedom to follow his creative interests. Now he wants to ensure the same o…
From actor to mayor: Banging the drum for culture
Following a thirty-year career as an actor and writer before entering politics in 2016, West Yorkshire’s Mayor Tracy Brabin shares the journey of her career and her work to build…
A juggling act
Last month Mark Langley began his new role as Principal of The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television. Here he recounts his journey from ardent opera fan to cons…
From firefighter to data geek
In hindsight, Sarah Horner thinks it was obvious she would end up in arts admin as she was always drawn to creative stuff as a child. But it took a while to find her path.
A ‘very brave’ theatre journey
After seven years at the helm of the National Theatre of Scotland, Brenna Hobson has decided to move on to new adventures in her homeland of Australia. Here she reflects on her int…
Doing the hustle
Rhiannon Faith is a choreographer who has achieved the rare accolade of being nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance. Here she reflects on her journey…
My gurus: A fusion of influences
Chris Cuming is the newly appointed Artistic Director of the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). With a background in dance and production, he reveals the people and places who ha…
From rural roots to cultural catalyst: A journey in the arts
It’s 25 years since Ian Kerry founded Arts Alive, an organisation bringing film and events to rural communities. As he contemplates stepping down from the role, he reflects o…
My gurus: Voices of influence
From radio host to founder of an academy, Melissa Thom has always worked with the voice. Here she pays tribute to some of the inspirational people whose voices have influenced her.
My gurus: Culture at its best
With Bradford City of Culture 2025 just one year away, its Chair Kersten England reflects on the people who have helped pave the way in her career.
My gurus: On the shoulders of giants
Tom Higham is Creative Director of Mediale, passionate about the power of digital technology. His early career was shaped by an accidental discovery of an artistic community in a p…
A trailblazer over four decades
Pauline Tambling, who played a huge role in the arts education and training world for four decades, has died. Her friend and colleague Sally Bacon pays tribute to her.
