The Team
Carol Carey – Creative Director
Carol Carey is responsible for the overall management, development and forward planning of the organisation’s core activities and the vital role of sourcing and maintaining funding streams. She oversees the development of the regional and national profile of the organisation, building relationships/partnerships with sponsors in art and non-art sectors.
Beccy Swaine – Learning & Engagement Manager
Beccy Swaine is responsible for development and coordination of SAW’s community engagement and education projects including the ACE Case for Diversity, InspirED Somerset education partnership, Art Weeks education programming, developing and overseeing partnerships with arts and non-arts partners, a range of projects with local communities and groups.
Zoe Li – Programme Associate
Zoe Li leads on the strategic delivery of Artist Development Programme and brings curatorial skills to support the development and production of the commissioning programme for Somerset Art Weeks. She worked for SAW as Art Weeks Coordinator between 2008-2015.
Hannah Earl – Communication, Environmental and Digital development Coordinator
Hannah joined the team in 2019. She oversees SAW’s digital communications and creates film, photography and design content. She also works with Carol to develop SAW’s environmental sustainability and works with Beccy as Projects Assistant.
Emily Lewin – Membership and Art Weeks Administrator
Emily joined SAW in early May 2021, taking on administrative duties around Open Studios and Art Weeks. She now looks after SAW membership, social media and supports Art Weeks. Emily is a practicing ceramic artist, living and working in Somerset.
Bhavna Mistry – Business Administrator
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Area Coordinators
SAW has a group of dedicated Area Coordinators offering support to members throughout Somerset. They work voluntarily and play an important part within the organisation. If you would like advice about your future participation in Art Weeks events or would like to meet other artists in your area, please contact your local Area Coordinators listed below.
MENDIP: Janey Hunt
SOUTH SOMERSET: John Gammans
01935 507406 / [email protected]
SEDGEMOOR: Jackie Curtis
01278 685911 / [email protected]
WEST SOMERSET: Jill Davies
TAUNTON: Jenny Sutton-Kirby
07910 888498 / [email protected]
Somerset Art Weeks
Somerset Open Studios and Festival Events are bi-ennial celebrations of the variety and quality of contemporary art and craft in Somerset.