Sharon has a degree in the Arts and an MBA. She is a creative thinker with excellent communication skills and a long career in local government. Most recently working as Principal Arts Officer at Nottingham City Council. She has extensive experience in Arts Development, Event Management, Artist Liaison and Community Engagement.  She is the Chair and founding member of Nottingham Festival of Words.  

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Hannah has an MA in Arts and Project Management from Birmingham City University, her skills are in Event Co-ordination, Arts Development, Project Management, Programming, Artist Liaison and Marketing. Her portfolio includes various freelance roles and she has worked in the Local Government, Charity and Education sectors. 

Amanda is a consultant specialising in arts engagement across the different sectors of Education, Health and Heritage. After establishing her own company, Partake, in 2011 she has been able to further develop and apply her interests and expertise in research into the benefits of Arts participation.