Our Staff
If you need to contact an individual member of staff please use the list below.
Chief Executive
The Chief Executive sets the direction and oversees the operations of the Arts Council. The Chief Executive’s Office is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic plans and policies established by the Board.
Roisín McDonough
Chief Executive
[email protected]
Shirley Hanna
PA to Chief Executive
07500 559 266
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Diane Dillon
Assistant to the Board/Director of Finance & Corporate Services
07500 559 260
[email protected]
Arts Development
The Arts Development department provides funding support to artists and arts organisations through its Exchequer and National Lottery funds. It is responsible for the development of the art form genres supported by the Arts Council broadly within drama and dance, music, visual arts, participatory arts, traditional arts and literature. Funding is available through dedicated funding programmes which are linked to the Arts Council’s overall strategic plan for the development of the arts in Northern Ireland. The Arts Council’s art form officers provide specialist expertise and advice. This department is also responsible for corporate communications and media relations.
Noirin McKinney
Director of Arts Development (Job Share)
[email protected]
Gilly Campbell
Director of Arts Development (Job Share)
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Ciaran Scullion
Head of Music
07500 559 269
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Fióna Ní Mhearáin
Arts Development Officer: Traditional Arts (Part-Time)
[email protected]
Jamie Thompson
Arts Development Officer in Music
07557633831
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Shannon Dougan
Assistant Arts Development Officer: Music incl. Bands
07500 559 288
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Barbara Growcott
Assistant Arts Development Officer: Traditional Arts incl. Bands
07977 833 238
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Damian Smyth
Head of Literature/Drama (Job Share)
07500 559 289
[email protected]
Caoileann Curry-Thompson
Arts Development Officer: Drama & Dance
07500 559 368
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Roisin Murray
Assistant Arts Development Officer: Literature & Drama
07500 559 291
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Siobhán Molloy
Arts Development Officer: Festivals and International
07500 559 273
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Beverly Coomber
Assistant Arts Development Officer Festivals and International and Programme Coordinator Mental Health and Arts Programme
07385 463 669
[email protected]
Naomi Conway
Assistant Arts Development Officer
07557 591 786
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Suzanne Lyle
Head of Visual Arts
07500 559 292
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Joanna Johnston
Arts Development Officer: Visual Arts & Collections Officer
07500 559 349
[email protected]
Clare McComish
Arts Development Officer: Visual Arts (Part-Time)
07733 466 116
[email protected]
Robert Stephenson
Assistant Arts Development Officer: Visual Arts
07500 559 299
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland Collection
[email protected]
Patricia Lavery
Head of Community Arts and Education
07500 559 293
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Lorraine Calderwood
Development Officer: Programmes Officer
07500 559 313
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Gavin O'Connor
Arts Development Officer: Youth Arts
07500 559 327
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Anne Shipton
Assistant Arts Development Officer: Community Arts
07500 559 333
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Lizzie Devlin
Arts Development Officer: Community Arts
07500 559 318
[email protected]
Barbara Growcott
Arts Support Officer (Temporary) / Assistant Arts Development Officer: Community Arts
07977 833 238
[email protected]
The Communications team is responsible for the Arts Council's corporate communications plans, engaging with media and stakeholders, leading on digital content and advocacy, all branding and funding acknowledgement, and delivering marketing communications activities. Our aim is to share the positive impact of the arts on our society and economy with as many people as possible.
Grainne McCann
Communications Manager
07738 543 593
[email protected]
Angela Warren
Media & Communications Officer
07733 227 187
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Sarah Coburn
Media Relations Officer
07733 226 373
[email protected]
Sarah Hughes
Communications Officer (Temporary)
07824 889 443
[email protected]
Out of Hours Media Contact
07733 227 187
Operations
The Operations Department is responsible for the development, implementation and management of policies and operating procedures relating to the disbursement of all Lottery and Exchequer funding, including ensuring the operational effectiveness of the Council’s grant programmes.
Funding Enquiries
[email protected]
Maria Lynch
Director of Operations
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Andrea McKittrick
Operations Officer
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Olivia Gamble
Operations Officer
07425 632 812
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Julie McBride
Operations Officer (temporary)
07733 151 149
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Sharon McMenamin
Verification & Records Officer
0750 0559 353
[email protected]
Patricia Curran
Arts Support Officer
07977 833 239
[email protected]
Joanne Forsyth
Arts Support Officer
07500 559 304
[email protected]
Strategic Development
The Strategic Development Department is responsible for developing the Arts Council’s strategic, corporate and business plans. The team looks after research, policy and advocacy. It ensures the Arts Council’s compliance with statutory requirements such as Equality, and develops inter-agency co-operation with other government departments and local authorities. For more information see Research & Data.
Further information
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Javier Stanziola
Director of Strategic Development & Partnerships
07733 511 198
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Ashleigh Lilley
Temporary Economist
07500 559 336
[email protected]
Graeme Stevenson
Research & Policy Officer
07500 559 334
[email protected]
Matthew Malcolm
Creative Industries Development Officer
07500 559 307
[email protected]
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Department provides the core administration for the Arts Council. The team’s main areas of responsibility are finance, personnel and training, IT support, Reception, Registry and general office services.
Geoffrey Troughton
Director of Finance and Corporate Services
[email protected]
Vincent Crossey
Office Manager
07595 700 284
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Witney Williamson
HR Manager
07500 559 366
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Shanon Downey
HR Manager
07733 332 307
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Philip Hastings
Finance Manager (temp)
028 9262 3555
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Christine Ferris
Finance Officer
07500 559 355
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Linda Gallagher
Accountant
07425 632 824
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Siobhan McDowell
Departmental Support Officer
[email protected]
Matthew Lindsay (Temp)
IT Officer
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