The small team at Sudbury Arts Centre are a dedicated group of individuals passionate about making and embracing difference, and we’re always looking for ways to make a positive impact. We also have a welcoming and friendly team of bar/café staff and brilliant volunteers.
Alli Burke
Head of Creative & Arts Centre Manager | alli@sudburyartscentre.com
Alli has worked in operational management for twenty years, the last six of which have been developing Sudbury Arts Centre, as a key project team member for the £2.5M project to repair and regenerate this former church of St Peter’s. She also has broad experience in event management, from gigs to spoken word to heritage learning activities and festival management, community engagement and strategic partnership building. Alli is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Clore Social Leadership alumni.
Claire Ashby
Events Coordinator & Creative Work Experience Tutor | claire@sudburyartscentre.com
Bio coming soon
James Payze
Technical Manager | tech@sudburyartscentre.com
James has many years experience in the world of live performance. As a musician himself he understands the importance of getting it right for all of our visiting artists, and deftly manages the nuances of ‘teching-up’ a medieval former church, with all it’s hard edges! Approachable, calm and attentive, James will ensure that your tech requirements are delivered to the highest standards.
Volunteering With Us
Crucially, we are supported by a team of invaluable volunteers. We have many varied roles available so please contact us for more information and details on how to join the team at Sudbury Arts.
We are proud of our partnership with the project, working closely with The Churches Conservation Trust. Sudbury Arts Centre will deliver far reaching social benefit for Sudbury and the surrounding communities.
Paul Mackman, Co-founder and Managing Director of The Mackman Group