Meet both our wonderful staff and trustees who make the work we do as a charity possible.
Simi joined the Artswork team part time as the Sales and Marketing Officer in 2023 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Media Culture. Currently in her final year of counsellor training, Simi also counsels college students as part of her training.
Sarah joined Artswork in July 2003 and is now Head of Finance and Operations. Sarah has overall responsibility for the administration and coordination of all of Artswork’s finances and operations with support from the Finance and Operations team, and is an invaluable member of the team. Sarah is also Artswork’s Company Secretary.
Robert joined the Artswork Professional Development team in 2024, bringing experience from academic management in educational settings across the Middle East and Asia. Before joining Artswork, he carved a path in digital marketing as a freelance professional working with small business owners across various industries.
Rhe joined the Artswork team in June 2024 as a Creative Producer Apprentice and is working towards the Level 3 Events Assistant standard. She helps to design promotional content for events and assists with planning and delivering events in Dover for young people to help uplift their voices.
Prima Gouse joined Artswork in August 2024. Since the age of 14, she has curated art projects that unite communities and champion equal opportunities for youth to thrive. With a lifelong passion for the arts and community engagement, Prima is committed to creating inclusive spaces where young voices are celebrated and their ideas can shine.
Peta joined the Artswork team in June 2023. She has had a long and varied career, including many years as a journalist and magazine editor and a decade as a children’s author and illustrator, delivering many creative workshops in schools and in the community. Peta is passionate about empowering young people through creativity; to build confidence, increase aspiration and skills, and support their wellbeing.
Mara joined Artswork in June 2024 and is currently working towards her Level 3 Events Assistant Standard and is supporting events on the Isle of Wight and in other Priority Places. Mara believes it’s important that young people have space to explore the arts in a way that empowers them to look forward to their future. Prior to joining Artswork, Mara studied an Art History and Film Studies degree at university, where she was able to expand her knowledge on the arts.
Mandie started her career as a Teacher and has worked in Arts education ever since. She’s worked at National Maritime Museum as the eLearning Manager, creating interactive learning resources for the website and galleries, and trained with the Place To Be as a children’s counsellor. Before joining Artswork, Mandie was as Head of Education at Under 1 Roof, a children’s centre in Woolwich, where she helped schools gain their Artsmark.
Lucy joined Artswork in 2018. Now Head of Business Development, she works to drive growth and change so that in Artswork can empower more young people through creativity. Initially a museum curator, Lucy launched two new public art galleries that each contributed to their museums winning ‘Museum of the Year.’ Lucy then refocused on organisational development: first in consultancy, then in public sector change in Australia and the UK, followed by nearly a decade in arts sector development agencies.
Lucy is a qualified Executive Coach, holds Chartered Management Consultant status and is an accredited Social Enterprise advisor.
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