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gallery team

The John Hansard Gallery is supported by a small team of dedicated professionals who work together to offer an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events that engage a variety of audiences within the local, regional, national and international domain.

staff profiles

Director

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The primary focus of the Director’s activities is upon the development and management of the Gallery’s artistic direction and of the staff employed to support this vision.

  Stephen Foster  

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Stephen Foster has been the Director of the John Hansard Gallery since 1987. During that time he has spearheaded the Gallery's development in terms of its exhibitions, its contextual work through lectures, seminars and conferences, and its partnerships with other organisations.

He established the regional audience development partnership, Gallery GO and was a founder of VEKTOR, a European archive research project. He has twice been the Chairman of  VAGA (Visual Arts and Galleries' Association) 1996-1999 and 2001-2002 and has developed partnerships with many international galleries and museums. He is currently Chair of the Southampton City Council’s Cultural Consortium, a body responsible for developing the city’s cultural strategy. He is also an active researcher with a substantial publication record.


Director's Assistant

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The Personal Assistant to the Director is responsible for a number of administrative duties including diary management, financial administration, office and bookshop supplies and gallery hire.

   

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This post is currently vacant.


Exhibitions Officer

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The Exhibitions Officer is responsible for the planning and implementation of the exhibitions programme — from the conception of an exhibition to its installation; from its transportation and touring to the sourcing of project funds to deliver it. As such, and as the main connection between artists, exhibition venues and audiences, the job of Exhibitions Officer is central to the organisation. It is a challenging and demanding role dependent upon a sound knowledge of contemporary art and a strong managerial, organisational and problem solving ability.

  Photograph: Exhibitions Officer, Ros Carter  

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Ros Carter has more than 10 years exhibitions experience after joining the Gallery as a Trainee Exhibitions Assistant in 1991 following the completion of a Fine Art degree programme at Winchester School of Art. In line with the subsequent expansion of the Gallery’s projects and staffing, Ros’ role has increased to include the management of all aspects of exhibition planning and implementation. In addition to this, she is very much involved in developing and organising the Gallery’s frequent educational conference and symposia events. She also serves as a Visual Arts Advisor for Arts Council England South East.

The Exhibitions Department can be contacted on +44 (0) 23 8059 4191 or exhibitions@hansardgallery.org.uk

Exhibitions Officer, Ros Carter, can be contacted directly on + 44 (0) 23 8059 4191 or r.carter@hansardgallery.org.uk


Exhibitions & Marketing Co-ordinator

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The Exhibitions & Marketing Co-ordinator assists with all aspects of the exhibitions programme and manages the marketing of the gallery, working closely with artists, gallery colleagues, University staff and students, and a wide range of external partners. Responsibilities include co-ordinating publicity material, internal and external communications, advertising, sponsorship proposals, audience research and website development. All are deployed to raise the profile of the John Hansard Gallery, enhance access to its activities and nurture a positive relationship with its visitors.

  Photograph: Exhibitions and Marketing Co-ordinator, Adrian Hunt  

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Adrian Hunt joined the team with over three years experience at Southampton City Art Gallery and a previous post at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Adrian graduated in BA Fine Art from the University of Leeds in 2001.

Adrian can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 7271 or marketing@hansardgallery.org.uk


Head of Education

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The primary role of the Head of Education is to co-ordinate the Gallery’s education events and develop relationships with a number of local community groups as well as school, college and university students.

  Photograph: Access Officer, Ronda Gowland  

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Ronda Gowland read Art and Design History at the Southampton Institute and completed her MA in Arts Management at the University of Portsmouth in 2004. In 2006 she became the Head of Education and has been working at the gallery since 2000. With an established history of working with disabled people, Ronda also acts as the Gallery’s Access representative and is an accredited University of Southampton Diversity Trainer.

Ronda can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 2160 or education@hansardgallery.org.uk


Gallery Technician

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The role of Gallery Technician is a challenging and varied one often involving the significant modification of the Gallery space to accommodate art works on an exhibition-by-exhibition basis. Working closely with curators and exhibiting artists the Gallery Technician’s responsibilities also include transporting and installing existing works of art as well as working to help artists realise their ideas within the gallery space itself.

  .Photograph: Vic Anderson, Technician  

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Vic Anderson has designed sets for both film and television and previously worked for Century 21, the company behind Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90 as one of the original crew in the 1960's and 70's. For almost 20 years Vic worked for Winchester School of Art as Technician to the Foundation department, playing a vital role in helping students realise their work before joining the John Hansard Gallery in 2006.

Vic can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 3731 or v.anderson@hansardgallery.org.uk


Press Officer

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The Press Officer is responsible for developing the Gallery’s profile in local, national and international press and media. Through working closely with artists and colleagues, effectively distributing press information and establishing strong relationships with a range of press contacts, the postholder can secure press coverage, reviews and articles. This is crucial in attracting more visitors, sustaining and enhancing public and professional interest, and ensuring the gallery’s identity is conveyed consistently.

  Photograph: Nicky Balfour, Press Officer  

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Nicola Balfour, graduate of Fine Art in the Time Based Media department at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, launched her career at the gallery in 2002 as a Gallery Assistant and was appointed Press Officer in 2005. Nicky can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 3109 or njb@soton.ac.uk


Administrative Assistant

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The Administrative Assistant provides PA support to the Director, maintains mailing databases, organises gallery mailouts and performs a wide range of other administrative duties, assisting with exhibitions and marketing, the book shop, archiving, reception/ front of house, education and access and the smooth running of events.

  Photograph: Ratna Bibi, Administrative Assistant  

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Ratna Jan Bibi graduated in BA Fine Art Painting at Winchester School of Art in 2003. Gallery Go co-ordinator from October 2003, Ratna was appointed to her new post in March 2005. Ratna is a practising artist and plans to pursue an MA in Painting in the future. Ratna can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 2477 or info@hansardgallery.org.uk


Gallery Assistants

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Gallery Assistants are the main point of contact for Gallery visitors. They are responsible for welcoming visitors into the Gallery, overseeing bookshop transactions and handling queries on a day-to-day basis. They also support the Exhibitions & Marketing Departments, staff gallery events and assist the Gallery Technician during exhibition installation periods. Many of the existing team at the Gallery have performed this role during the course of their John Hansard Gallery career.

  Photograph: Nicky Anderson, Bookshop Manager  

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Nicola Anderson, masters graduate in Fine Art at Winchester School of Art joined the Gallery Team in January 2004. Nicola also manages the Gallery Bookshop within her role and is a practising artist, based at The Arches studios in Southampton. Nicky is currently on maternity leave having recently celebrated the birth of her son! Congratulations Nicky.

The Gallery Assistants can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 2158 or info@hansardgallery.org.uk

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Naomi McGrew graduated from Goldsmiths College in 2005 with a degree in English & Art History. Before joining the John Hansard Gallery in May 2007 she worked at Southampton City Art Gallery as Support Officer. Naomi started her MA in Museum and Galleries at Winchester School of Art this October.

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Lizzie Jones joined the team in May 2007, having first worked for the Gallery as an invigilator for the KUBA exhibition in Southampton city centre. She is also a practising artist based at the Arches studio Southampton. Lizzie graduated from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 1996.



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