Our team

Find out who makes up our team and how to get in touch.

We have a fantastic team of people here at Lakeside Arts. From the friendly faces you see when you visit us, to those working behind the scenes, we’re a busy and talented group of people.

To contact the box office, please call: 0115 846 7777
To contact the gallery desk, please call: 0115 951 3192
To speak to a member of café team, please call: 0115 846 7179

Executive

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Ben Howarth

CEO

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James Parkinson

Deputy CEO

Programming & Administration

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Manya Benenson

Creative Programmer

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Catherine Hocking

Head of Music Programmes

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Neil Walker

Head of Visual Arts Programming

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Rachel Feneley

Learning Manager

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Ione Vaughan

Creative Programme Administrator

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Lesley Beale

Craft and Retail Manager

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Tracey Isgar

Finance and Administration Manager

Marketing & Box Office

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Tim Rushby

Head of Audience Development & Marketing

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Mária Konyelicska-Visky

Marketing and Communications Manager

Amy Steels

Marketing and Communications Manager

Becky Owen

Marketing Assistant

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Ian Perry

Box Office Manager

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