Staff

David Chandler Director A curator and writer, David Chandler was formerly Assistant Curator of Photography at The National Portrait Gallery, London; Head of Exhibitions at The Photographers’ Gallery, London, and Project Manager at the Institute of International Visual Arts. He has written widely about photography and the visual arts. David is the Director of Photoworks. He curates our programme of residencies and exhibitions, edits Photoworks publications and overseas the management of the organisation. Rebecca Drew Head of Development (Deputy Director) A curator and arts administrator, Rebecca Drew studied Art History and French at the University of Sussex. She lived in Paris for many years before returning to England to study an MA in Art and Critical Theory at KIAD, Canterbury. Curatorial projects include Lightworks by Lukasz Skapski, in collaboration with Stour Valley Arts. As Head of Development, Rebecca oversees the strategic development of Photoworks and is responsible for the administration, finance and marketing of the organisation. Gordon MacDonald Head of Publications Editor, Photoworks magazine A curator and photographer, Gordon MacDonald has exhibited internationally. Gordon also works as part of the duo MacDonaldstrand whose work has been widely published. Recent curatorial projects include It’s Wrong To Wish on Space Hardware at the Gardner Arts Centre in 2002 and The House in the Middle at the Towner Art Gallery in 2004. Gordon worked as a freelance project manager for Photoworks from 1996 and is now employed full time as Head of Publications, overseeing our publishing activities. Gordon is also Editor of Photoworks magazine. Benedict Burbridge Deputy Editor, Photoworks magazine Benedict Burbridge graduated in the History of Art in 2003 and was awarded an MA in the History of Art in 2005, both from the University of Sussex. Ben has worked as an intern with the Photography Department at the V&A Museum as well as with Photoworks. Recent freelance projects include Mass Observation at the Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid as part of Photo Espana 2005. He is presently undertaking doctoral research at the Courtauld Institute, London, where he also teaches. Ben is employed part time as Deputy Editor of Photoworks magazine. Helen Wade Sales and Marketing Manager Helen Wade was formerly Marketing and Project Co-ordinator at award winning DCMS funded arts website www.24hourmuseum.org.uk, marketing UK museums and galleries. Prior to this she was Head of Sales for the art publishers King and McGaw. Helen graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in Art History. Helen works part time and oversees the distribution, marketing and advertising sales of Photoworks and contributes to the overall marketing of the organisation. Jane Noble Administrator Jane Noble graduated from De Montfort University in 2004 with a degree in Arts Management. Following her relocation to Brighton in 2005, Jane was Digital Arts & Photography Administrator for the Centre for Visual & Performing Arts at City College Brighton & Hove, before joining Photoworks as Administrator in 2007. As Administrator, Jane supports the Deputy Director and the other members of Photoworks staff. Jane is responsible for the organisation and implementation of office systems and the processing of magazine subscriptions and publication orders. Celia Davies Head of Projects Celia joins us from the De La Warr Pavilion, where as Head of Exhibitions she devised a diverse and cross disciplinary programme of contemporary solo and group exhibitions and major new commissions of new work, profiling both international and UK based artists. Having studied Illustration at the University of Brighton and Arts Management at the University of Sussex, Celia has gained over 10 years experience of working in the visual arts including gallery education, and has particular expertise in gallery based curated projects. She has been editor and contributing writer for several visual art publications and is a board member of Blast Theory. Celia will lead on the planning and delivery of commissions, exhibitions and special projects, as well as overseeing the development of Photoworks’ educational and audience development work.