Founder and Director of Vagina Museum to depart

Florence Schechter MCing a Vagina Museum event, she has dark shoulder length hair and wears a red top.
03 Apr 2024

The Director of London’s Vagina Museum, FLORENCE SCHECHTER, will be stepping down in May.

Sinclair to step down from Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Image of Moira Sinclair
02 Apr 2024

MOIRA SINCLAIR OBE is to stand down as Chief Executive of Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) in February 2025 after ten years leading the organisation. 

Papergang leadership team leave after ten years

Kim Pearce and Clarissa Widya
02 Apr 2024

CLARISSA WIDYA and KIM PEARCE are stepping down as co-Artistic Directors of Papergang Theatre after leading the British East and South East Asian-focused (BESEA) company for the last decade.

British Museum appoints Director for 'new chapter'

A monochrome photo Nicholas Cullinan, he has short hair and wears glasses and a suit
28 Mar 2024

NICHOLAS CULLINAN has been named as the new Director of the British Museum.

Shakespeare’s Globe appoints new Chair

Jayne-Anne Gadhia a woman with short blonde hair wearing a blue floral jacket
28 Mar 2024

JAYNE-ANNE GADHIA has been announced as the new Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe, taking over the position from MARGARET CASELY-HAYFORD, who has led the board since 2018.

Ikon unveils collaborative leadership structure

27 Mar 2024

Birmingham-based contemporary art gallery Ikon has revealed a new leadership team format with permanent appointments for IAN HYDE as Chief Executive Officer, MELANIE POCOCK as Artistic Director (Exhibitions), and

Actors' charity selects Grossman as Chair

Loyd Grossman opens Pulse FM student radio station, 1999
26 Mar 2024

The Actors’ Benevolent Fund (ABF) has named LOYD GROSSMAN as Chair. The organisation has also named ABI ENOLA as Vice Chair.

Armstrong and French join Royal Philharmonic Society council

Alexander Armstrong and Dr Hannah French
26 Mar 2024

Royal Philharmonic Society Council has welcomed Dr HANNAH FRENCH and ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG as new members.

Dance Consortium announces new Senior Producer

Claire Morton
25 Mar 2024

Dance Consortium has appointed CLAIRE MORTON to its new Senior Producer role, taking up post at the membership organisation from mid-June.

Brian Cox named as Edinburgh Fringe patron

Image of Brian Cox
21 Mar 2024

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has welcomed BRIAN COX as its newest patron, joining fellow patron EDDIE IZZARD and honorary President, PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE as ambassadors for the festival.<

Smith's term as AHRC Executive Chair extended for three years

21 Mar 2024

Professor CHRISTOPHER SMITH has been reappointed as Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a further three years.

Burnley Youth Theatre CEO to step down

20 Mar 2024

KAREN METCALFE, CEO and Artistic Director of Burnley Youth Theatre (BYT), is stepping down in August to pursue a freelance career in arts strategy and fundraising. 

New Head of Vocal Performance at Scotland's Royal Conservatoire

Headshot of Jane Irwin
18 Mar 2024

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has appointed opera soprano JANE IRWIN as its Head of Vocal Performance.

New top team for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Chloe van Soeterstede and Mark Wigglesworth
18 Mar 2024

Conductors MARK WIGGLESWORTH and CHLOÉ VAN SOETERSTÈDE become Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) new Chief Conductor and Principal Guest Conductor respectively from the start of the Orchestra’s 2024/25 season,

Fuel names new Executive Director

Headshot of Ine Van Riet
14 Mar 2024

Fuel theatre company has appointed INE VAN RIET as its new Executive Director.

Sunny Bank Mills announces new Arts Director

Image of Anna Turzynski
14 Mar 2024

ANNA TURZYNSKI is to become the new Arts Director at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, succeeding JANE KAY, founder and co-owner of the Yorkshire arts venue.

Sulkin returns to Hoxton Hall after 50 years

Headshot of David Sulkin
12 Mar 2024

DAVID SULKIN OBE has been appointed the new Chair of the Board for Hoxton Hall in London, replacing interim Chair ALISTAIR ELDER who remains a trustee.

The Postal Museum appoints new Chair

Sue Wilkinson and Laura Wright
12 Mar 2024

The Postal Museum has announced the appointment of its new Chair, SUE WILKINSON OBE. 

Stockroom’s CEO announces departure

12 Mar 2024

MARTIN DEBRYSHIRE is leaving his role as CEO of Stockroom, a production company and writers room for theatre.

Museums Association elects new President

Steve Miller, a man with short black hair wearing a blue suit and tie
07 Mar 2024

The Museums Association has elected STEVE MILLER as its President.

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