Changing Faces

Wasps CEO departs after a decade

Arts Professional
2 min read

AUDREY CARLIN is stepping down as CEO of Wasps in April after 10 years in post.

Before joining the organisation, which provides studio facilities for artists and creatives in Scotland, she was a senior manager at Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company and a development officer at Glasgow Alliance.

During her tenure at Wasps, the charity developed eight new creative facilities across Scotland, increasing its studio space provision for artists by 30%.

KAREN ANDERSON, chair of Wasps’ board, said: “Under [Carlin’s] leadership, Wasps has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking and resilient organisation that is not only meeting the needs of artists today but is ensuring that the next generation of creatives will have access to the resources and spaces they need to succeed.”

Carlin added: “It has been a privilege to work for Wasps over the last decade, and I am incredibly proud of the work the team has done, with the support of many partners across Scotland, to ensure the future of the organisation.

“We have created and continue to operate facilities to support the practice of a wonderful community of artists across Scotland now and in the future. I’m proud too of the transformation our work is delivering in towns and cities across Scotland through the repurposing of historic buildings for creative use, leaving an important legacy for Scotland’s creative community”.