Meet the Artswork team

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Meet both our wonderful staff and trustees who make the work we do as a charity possible.

Mara Smart (She/Her)

Creative Producer Apprentice
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 Wraxall (She/Her)

Careers Trainer
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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 Marder (She/Her)

Head of Business Development
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.
Lucy Corke (She/Her)

Operations and Events Assistant
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Lucy supports the Operations and Finance team to keep up to date on policy and legislation. A large part of Lucy's role revolves around our investment principles: Ambition & Quality, Dynamism, Inclusivity & Relevance, and Environmental responsibility. My interests strongly align with our work towards Environmental Sustainability and Access, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. Lucy's work contributes toward curating an employee learning programme and resources relating to these topics.
Louise Webb (She/Her)

Placemaking Creative Producer for Kent
Louise joined the team in 2023. A Kent-based artist, curator, researcher, and creative practitioner, her primary interests lie in exploring alternative methods of learning and placemaking.

At Artswork, Louise organises and hosts creative consultations with young people in Dover and supports Young Cultural Changemakers in creating public artworks for the town. She collaborates with various partners in Dover and hosts creative events for young people, such as the annual Dover at Night.
Louise Govier (She/Her)

Chief Executive
Louise is Artswork’s Chief Executive, leading the organisation overall and planning how we achieve our long term vision.

She taught in universities while gaining a PhD in Art History, then worked in learning and participation in museums, particularly at the National Gallery. A Clore Leadership Fellowship developed new skills, enabling her to research ‘leaders in co-creation’. She then led several properties for the National Trust, finding ways to grow engagement and income through creativity while also helping nature conservation.

Louise loves enabling young people to find solutions for themselves and the world. She sings, and is a Trustee of creative youth charities In Focus and La Folia.
Lisa Gardner (She/Her)

Finance Lead (Maternity Cover)
Lisa began her Artswork journey as an Intern in 2004, working on ENYAN and the hub4 project, before later becoming a Trainer for the Artwork Professional Development programme. Believing in the therapeutic power of positivity and calming practice of creation, Lisa has also worked as an Arts Educator and Yoga teacher within a wide variety of cultural organisations and educational settings.

Lisa has developed many skills at her time at Artswork and now resides in the Finance and Ops Team and Finance Lead (Maternity Cover).
Lesley Wood (She/They)

Lead Trainer/Consultant & Learning Development and Quality Manager
Lesley delivers innovative training programs that enhance professional development, and promote creativity, and inclusivity.
Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, Lesley identifies with industry training needs, creating accessible learning experiences, and upholding quality in all initiatives. Lesley also provides consultation and support for organisations and individuals working across the creative, cultural and heritage sectors.
Leanne Livermore (She/Her)

Marketing & Events Assistant
Leanne joined the Artswork team in April 2023 as a Creative Producer Apprentice, graduating in July 2024 with a Level 3 Events Assistant Standard. She has utilised the skills she developed during the apprenticeship to settle into her current role of Marketing & Events Assistant within the Communications Team.
Leanne has a BA Hons in Fine Art and is a strong advocate for accessibility, particularly focusing on how we can make arts, culture and events accessible to all.