NEW CHAIR FOR TEDDINGTON’S LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE
The Landmark Arts Centre has announced a significant leadership change as Martin Nicholds, who has served as Chair for the past seven years, steps down.
His departure follows one of the most successful events at the Landmark – the annual Beer Festival last weekend, which attracted over 2200 visitors.
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Taylor as the new Chair, effective from this week.
Appointed Chair in 2018, Martin played a pivotal role in steering the Landmark through the COVID-19 pandemic, during which it faced the threat of permanent closure and led a successful fundraising campaign.
Thanks to decisive leadership and community engagement, the Landmark was saved and emerged stronger, more vibrant, and more deeply embedded in the local community.
Over the past seven years, the Landmark has seen some important developments including:
• Securing a renewed lease, safeguarding the Landmarks long-term future in its iconic former church building.
• Appointing a new Centre Director, (Harper Ray), who has secured infrastructure upgrades to modernise the building, improve accessibility, and enhance the audience experience.
• Strengthened community ties and reinforced the Landmark’s role as a key venue for visual arts, music, and cultural engagement.
• Launching the highly successful Teddington Beer Festival, now a fixture in the local events calendar.
Incoming Chair, Sally Taylor, a long-standing Teddington resident, brings with her a wealth of experience in arts management in various organisations including as former CEO of Koestler Arts, Chair of the PRS Music Foundation and Director of the London Centre for Arts and Cultural Exchange.
Sally has a deep passion for community-based cultural initiatives. The Board is confident that under her guidance, the Landmark will continue to flourish and build on the strong foundation laid over the past decade.
Martin commented: “It has been an enormous privilege to serve as Chair of the Landmark Arts Centre. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve all achieved together. I have every confidence that Sally will continue to grow the Centre’s reach and relevance in the years ahead.”
Sally Taylor added: “I’m honoured to be taking on this role; the Landmark is a cornerstone of Teddington’s cultural life, and I’m excited to work with the talented team, volunteers and the Board to help lead it into its next chapter.”
About the Landmark Arts Centre: The Landmark Arts Centre is a registered charity dedicated to offering a wide range of arts and cultural activities for the local community and beyond. Housed in a magnificent Grade II* listed former church, it hosts concerts, exhibitions, festivals, classes, and events throughout the year.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Harper Ray
harper@landmarkartscentre.org
020 8977 7558
https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/