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Our leadership

Our leadership and councils

We are run by an Executive Board, as well as National and Area Councils. We also have a number of senior leaders responsible for different areas of the organisation.

Our National Council is our non-executive board and holds overall responsibility for the governance of the organisation. It is also the leading advocate for the Arts Council and the work it does to promote art and culture in England.

A collection of neon signs, designed to look like balloon model dogs.
Photo by Neon Dogs by Deepa Mann Kler, produced by Artichoke. Photo © Chris Hill / Artichoke.
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This is our senior leadership team, it comprises of senior directors as well as our Executive Board members.

The Hatchling - Trigger. Photo credit Dom Moore.
Photo by The Hatchling - Trigger. Photo (c) Dom Moore.
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We have five Area Councils who use their skills, experience and voices to help shape our work.

Loves Live on the Lawn, Weston-Super-Mare. Image (c) Paul Blakemore
Photo by Loves Live on the Lawn, Weston-Super-Mare. Image (c) Paul Blakemore
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