Changing Faces

Midlands arts and culture centre names first CEO

Arts Professional
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The Generator, a Loughborough-based arts and cultural centre, has appointed JESS VOLLAR BELL as its first CEO.

Due to open in autumn 2025, the Generator will host visual art exhibitions, music performances, workshops and community events with a main hall accommodating up to 250 people alongside smaller studios.

Based in a historic building undergoing restoration, the venue will also cater to private hires, including weddings and conferences.

A trained actor, Vollar Bell was most recently venue and theatre manager at The Tower theatre in London and was also a freelance production assistant at State Of Flux Movement.

“I am driven by a deep commitment to fostering vibrant cultural experiences that are accessible and available to all,” said Vollar Bell.

“With a strong foundation in the industry’s creative and operational sides, I intend to bring a unique blend of artistic vision and practical expertise to The Generator. With my Midlands background, I cannot wait to deliver a wealth of arts and culture experiences to this community; my community.”