The 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. Sudbury Arts Centre is proudly operated by The Bridge, a unique, creative social enterprise enabling those living in Sudbury and surrounding areas to live well. We also have a welcoming and friendly team of bar/café staff and back office support team, and work with a talented bank of casual technical experts.
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Alli Burke
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.
Gemma Garwood
Arts Centre Engagement Officer | gemma@sudburyartscentre.com
Gemma is a multidisciplinary artist and creative facilitator. A collaborative cultural magpie, begging, borrowing and building to create beguiling and locally significant works. She loves meeting people and celebrating their stories and experiences, preferably by making and creating together.
Jake Snell
Facilities Manager | jake.snell@thebridgeproject.co.uk
Jake takes care of the day-to-day facilities requirements for the Arts Centre. He is responsible for everything from working closely with the onsite staff to make sure the venue is safe and maintained efficiently, setting up and breaking down staging and seating, and is often found volunteering his own time to support the smooth running of our events programme.
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.
Dave Jackson
CEO, The Bridge | dave.jackson@thebridgeproject.co.uk
Dave has a wealth of experience working with those who have had a difficult start in life. As the Chief Executive Officer at The Bridge, he is passionate about bringing opportunities to marginalised groups in the community. He works closely with the management team at Sudbury Arts Centre in delivering the operational goals.
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 and The Bridge Project. 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