Vallance departs from Studio 3 Arts

LIZA VALLANCE, Artistic Director and CEO of Studio 3 Arts is standing down to take on a new role as Deputy Director of Learning (Programmes) at the National Theatre. 

Since joining as Studio 3 Arts as Project Manager in 2003, Vallance has grown its portfolio of work with young people to include professional theatre, dance professional development, youth-led training for social workers and a youth-run music studio social enterprise. Most recently, she developed youth leadership project Groundbreakers.

Studio 3 Arts Vice Chair FRANK MCDONAGH said Vallance’s artistic vision and dedication has seen many achievements, “driven by her ambition to democratise the arts through accessibility, diversity and participation”.

“Studio 3 Arts has been my passion for almost half my life. I leave with great memories, lasting friendships and a fire in my belly to make sure everyone has access to outstanding art,” Vallance commented.