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Janet Adamson | Board Member
Until 2017, Janet Adamson was Headteacher of a local primary school, having been a teacher in the city for forty years. Maintaining a balance -including the arts - in the curriculum has always been of great importance to her. Currently a trustee of Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University, Teeth Team, and a member of the MC4C Board promoting business enterprise to young people, Janet also provides creative business support to some local entrepreneurs.
Rebecca Binnington | Board Member
Rebecca Binnington has worked with communities to develop engagement across a variety of artistic forms for over twenty years. Alongside an enthusiastic interest in cultural policy, Rebecca specialises in information skills, training and development, and business support including Intellectual Property guidance. Her work as a silversmith is exhibited in galleries across Yorkshire; she believes artistic expression is key to making sense of the world around us.
Annabelle Campbell | Board Member, 87 Gallery
Annabelle Campbell serves on the Board for 87 Gallery, offering expertise in museum and curatorial practice, fashion and textiles, and knowledge of institutional policies. Her research and professional specialisms are centred on managing and developing contemporary collections, curating contemporary issues, and working with living artists and practitioners. Ensuring access and inclusion is at the heart, she is passionate about making content and interpretation accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Paul Watt | Board Member
Paul Watt is a marketing professional who has been working within the Arts & Culture sector since graduating from the University of Hull in 2015. During his career, he’s worked across the UK for companies including See Tickets, Hull Truck Theatre and Leeds Heritage Theatres – where he is currently employed as Campaigns Manager. This is the first board Paul has been a trustee for after completing the Young People on Arts Boards training programme in July 2022.
Mollie-Ann Honest | Board Member
Mollie-Ann is an artist who specialises in the culture and history of Hull. Alongside her artistic practice and a part-time job in customer service, Mollie-Ann volunteers at 87 Gallery, assisting with workshops, helping set up exhibitions and meeting with other artists and members of the public. She is also a part of Future Ferens, working with Ferens Art Gallery and fellow young artists to curate exhibitions and organise events. Mollie-Ann is also an artist facilitator and enjoys working with the Open Access groups here at the gallery, she is passionate about ensuring art is accessible to all, making sure it’s fulfilling and always fun.
Severine Kipili | Board Member
Severine Kipili joined the Board of Trustees in July 2023. She is CEO of the charity Bora Shabaa which she set up to support refugees and asylum seekers to thrive and fulfil their potential in our community by offering language support and help to access services such as decent housing, benefits, employment, healthcare and schools for children. Severine attended Artlink sessions herself when she first came to Britain in 2006, and is excited by the potential of art and creativity to give people confidence and help them to fulfil their dreams.
Colin Hurst | Board Member
Colin has spent over 20 years in the NHS working to involve patients and members of the public in decision making. He was previously Festival Assistant of the Humber Mouth Literature Festival. The opening of Artlink as a local arts centre in Princes Avenue was a significant event for Colin and he joined the Board to be part of its continued success.