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 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 Deputy Director, Rebecca oversees the strategic development of Photoworks and is responsible for the administration, finance and marketing of the organisation. Gordon MacDonald Projects Manager 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 Projects Manager. Gordon is also Editor of Photoworks magazine. Benedict Burbridge Projects Assistant 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. Ben is employed part time to assist with the management of Photoworks exhibitions, publications and projects as well as writing regularly for 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 magazine, and contributes to the overall marketing of the organisation. Polly Carter Education Co-ordinator Polly Carter graduated from University of Brighton in 2003 with a degree in Visual Culture. She was offered a Photoworks internship in 2004, assisting Gordon MacDonald on the exhibition The House In The Middle. As an arts education freelancer, Polly also runs Armchair Critics, an informal forum for discussion in response to contemporary art exhibitions. She project manages exhibitions and events at the Permanent Gallery, Brighton. As Education Co-ordinator, Polly works part time overseeing the delivery of our Education and Participation projects. Click here for more information about our current activities. 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 works part time supporting 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.