The national development agency for culture and creativity has announced 8 new appointments to its South West Area Council, including the Isle of Wight’s very own Julie Jones-Evans.
From September, they will each play a crucial role in influencing the Arts Council’s decision-making and supporting the cultural and creative landscape of the region by bringing their expert insights.
Area Council members are drawn from the creative and cultural sector and local government. They represent industry professionals, including creatives, arts administrators and creative practitioners; and elected local government members.
By using their unique expertise and grassroots local knowledge, they help the Arts Council to make decisions and promote the value of creativity and culture in the region, to deliver on the commitment in Let’s Create – whereby in 2023, they want a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish.
Joining the Area Council from this September are 4 local authority members including Independent Councillor Julie Jones-Evans who is the portfolio holder for Economy, Culture and Leisure on Isle of Wight Council, and a member of the LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee.
Phil Gibby, Area Director, Arts Council South West, said:
“We’re thrilled to appoint these new members to the South West Area Council. They will help us to play a pivotal role in the creative and cultural ecology of the region, and we’re excited to be working with such a fantastic cohort of new members.”
“We were overwhelmed with a brilliant selection of candidates, and the appointed encompass a rich range of disciplines and experience that will bring fresh valuable insights from our sector and from local Government. We look forward to the work we will do over the coming years in delivering Let’s Create.”
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