New Art Exchange

New Art Exchange in Nottingham is the largest cultural centre in the UK dedicated to platforming contemporary visual arts from the global ethnic majority, and an organisation of national significance. We explore the relationship between art and society, we foreground diverse creative practitioners from internationally celebrated artists to local and emerging practitioners, and we support innovation and socially engaged initiatives. Our vision is “arts from diverse cultures for all”. Our mission is “to stimulate new perspectives about the value of diversity in art and society”. We set about achieving these by championing diversity and catalysing positive change in the wider cultural sector.

We want to:

• nurture talent and creativity from the global ethnic majority
• create an environment in which culture is accessible to everyone
• encourage experimentation by being open to new ideas
• recognise and support quality in everything we do

We are a longstanding Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and have recently been awarded an uplift by ACE, making us the most funded gallery in the region, the fifth highest funded gallery in the UK and the highest funded Global Majority Led organisation. We now want to renew and expand the membership of NAE’s Board of Trustees to help guide NAE through the next phase of its growth and development.

NAE is looking for a dynamic and ambitious leader to be our next Chair. You will have leadership experience in a professional organisation and a demonstrable understanding of governance. It would be great if you have worked as a Trustee, but you don’t need to have previous experience as a Chair. You will have the ability to be a compelling and enthusiastic ambassador for the organisation locally, regionally, and nationally. This is a hugely exciting time for NAE, and the advocacy piece will be a majorly important part of the role.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to New Art Exchange on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference PANAWB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday, 21st April 2023.