OUR TEAM

Meet the brilliant people powering our work

JESS HUNT — PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

“Lots of you might have met me over the years because I’ve worked on the project since 2015. I’m really passionate about making sure that everybody has access to arts and culture, no matter who they are or where they come from”.

FAYE WATSON — PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR

“I’m a great allrounder, having studied Fine Art at university, then moving into visual merchandising in retail. I’ve supported major cultural commissions as an arts admin here and on the Adult Learning projects for East Durham Trust”.

ELLEN RANSON — PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

“I’m from a visual arts background, most recently completing my MA from MIMA School of Art. I’m also a painter and have exhibited nationally. I’m passionate about broadening access to arts and culture, having ran a DIY festival”.

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VONNI HARDMAN — CREATIVE COMMUNITY ACTIVIST

“My background’s in primary education and activism. The latter, both within the community and the trade union movement. I’m passionate about arts and culture as a way to bring people together”.