A POOLE entertainment venue has appointed a new head of programming to its senior management team.
Katy Griffiths, who has more than 20 years of programming leadership experience in the arts, has been appointed head of programming by Lighthouse in Poole.
Katy recently worked as Newbury as executive director and CEO at the Corn Exchange as well as 101 National Centre for Arts in Public Space and The Base.
She said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Elspeth and the team at Lighthouse,” says Katy. “Having recently moved to the area, I’ve been really struck by just how well-loved and respected Lighthouse is and the range of fantastic events and creative opportunities it delivers within the community.
“It’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to help shape such an exciting and varied artistic programme, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Her previous roles include the Ambassador Theatre Group’s London theatre programmer, relationship manager (theatre and touring) for Arts Council England, joint deputy executive director of the Mercury Theatre in Colchester and a previous stint as executive director of the Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust.
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