Role: Trustee

Through his various roles with Dumfries Galloway Council, Derek has been championing arts, culture and community work for thirty plus years. A well kent and highly respected face in communities throughout Dumfries and Galloway, and with a wealth of experience in supporting and advising community groups and charities, Derek recognises the people who make Dumfries…

Ailsa is a senior creative leader with over three decades of experience operating at the intersection of the arts, research, policy, and education. A graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, she has established a successful career as a professional artist, designer, programme director, and strategic advisor. Her creative portfolio includes internationally licensed…

Dionne is a dynamic and creative facilitator of change with a passion for developing transformational organisations, communities and leaders. Having studied Education and Drama as an undergraduate, creativity has always been an intrinsic part of her consultancy practice and delivery. Using the arts as a learning medium, Dionne intends that her training is a memorable…

Yoni is a film director based in London. His films, spanning documentary and fiction, have been programmed worldwide at festivals and for television broadcast, including Channel 4, France 3, SBS, RTP, The Guardian online, Victoria and Albert Museum, Barbican, NY Anthology Film Archives. His accolades include official selections and awards at internationally acclaimed film festivals…

Lucy is an artist and runs a creative business, The Old Mill in Palnackie. In the building is a gallery space and bookshop as well as a studio where they facilitate regular workshops on making ‘sustainable’ art materials with a focus on nature connection and cultural heritage. She completed a BA (Hons) in ceramics in…

Steven is Grey’s School of Art alumni and an established visual artist with a studio in Dumfries. He has a role with Turning Point Scotland, leading a team of artists to deliver workshops and one-to-one sessions to vulnerable adults and young people who have complex needs. This role includes several responsibilities, such as, project monitoring…

Yvonne has been involved in the arts since her teenage years. She began her arts career with Knowsley Youth Theatre in Liverpool. Before starting her teaching career, Yvonne worked with several theatre-in-education companies and also sang in a band for over 20 years. As a qualified further education teacher, she has taught adults in performing…