In- Person and Online
03 Oct 2024
Date & Time: 3rd October 2024, 09:30- 12:30
Where?: Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office & Online
Tickets for A&B NI Members & Non- Members on sale NOW
The annual A&B NI Cultural Governance Conference has been celebrating trustee voices and tackling the big issues for charity boards for over a decade. The event returns this October with a stand-out line-up of speakers who will be championing the unsung heroes of charity boards. This year we are delighted to welcome sponsors, award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm Harbinson Mulholland to the stage.
This year our conference will have a blended approach, with in-person and online learning sessions available, so there’s more than one way for board members to take part. We’re aiming to create a space for board members to connect, learn, be inspired and to share their success stories. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions on current issues facing charity boards, alongside inspirational accounts of how trustees have driven positive change.
Online ticketholders will receive a link via email on the 3 Oct which will give them access to the Cultural Governance Online video series, which can be viewed until 2nd Dec 2024.
To receive information directly to your inbox about this event please email h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk
Join us in person:
Book an in-person ticket and join us for a half day session in the stunning surrounds of the Belfast Harbour Office. Our in-person conference will feature conversations packed with inspiration and cover various topics and examples of good governance from current arts board trustees. Topics will include diversity and inclusion, the role of the Chair, navigating risk and challenges in arts governance.
Doors open at 9:00am for refreshments and event starts at 9:30am. Access document for the venue can be found here
What to expect at the in-person event on the 3rd October:
- Thought-provoking discussions on current issues facing charity boards, alongside inspirational accounts of how trustees have driven positive change.
- The opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired by board members and leaders in the sector
Schedule:
09:00 - Doors open with Refreshments
09:30 - A&B NI Welcome
09:45 - 09:55 - Insights from Belfast Harbour
10:00 -10:10 - Insights from Harbinson Mulholland
10:15 -10:45 - Stephen McCrystall, A&B NI Trustee
& Margaret Mann Chair, Open Arts, will discuss diversity and inclusion, the role of the Chair, navigating risk and challenges in arts governance.
10:45 -11:00 - Comfort break (for more tea and coffee!)
11:00 -11:45 - Keynote speaker Kathleen Soriano & Sophie Hayles, CEO Crescent Arts Centre, exploring the big questions facing charity boards today, focusing on leadership, collaboration, navigating risk and reaching boardroom consensus
11:45 -12:00 - A&B NI Closing
12:00 -12:30 - Network and chats!
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In person speaker bios:
Key note: Kathleen Soriano - Independent curator, consultant and broadcaster. With over 35 years’ experience in the art world, she has been responsible for exhibitions, collections and public programmes at the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Royal Academy of Arts, where she was Artistic Director (2009-14), as well as at Compton Verney Art Gallery, where she was previously Director. Her broadcast activities include the ten series of Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year for SkyArts. Kathleen is Chair of the Liverpool Biennial, and Chair of ArtUK, on the Visual Arts Committee of St Paul’s Cathedral and Advisory Council of 2 Temple Place.
Sophie Hayles - Chief Executive, Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast. She brings local, national and international perspectives in cultural leadership. Previously she led the fundraising team for a European Capital of Culture and was Strategic Development Manager at Whitechapel Gallery, London. As an Associate with Counterculture Partners LLP Sophie has delivered business plans, fundraising strategies, and governance training for creative and cultural organisations across the UK.
Margaret Mann - has been an essential part of Open Arts for 22 years. She is a founding member of the Open Arts Community Choir and an incredibly supportive, knowledgeable board member. As chairperson for the past 10 years, she has championed the organisation in their goal to provide opportunities for disabled people to participate in the arts. Margaret was awarded the A&B NI Leaders On Arts Boards Award in 2024.
Stephen McCrystall - works at the Equality & Human Rights Unit of the Education Authority and is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion & tackling inequalities. Stephen has recently joined Arts & Business NI's board through the Young Leaders on Arts Board programme.
Our Funders & Partners
Arts & Business NI is generously supported by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
