Welcoming the New Director of Belfast Exposed

We are very pleased announce that the new CEO of Belfast Exposed is Deirdre Robb, who will officially commence her post on 6th August. Deirdre has over 20 years’ experience working in Photography and Visual Arts, as a gallery and programme Director, Curator, Arts Administrator and Artist.

Previous history includes Arts Council Northern Ireland, Visual Arts Development Officer; managing grants, informing policy, strategy and sector development in visual, craft, public art, architecture and support for artists’ development. Belfast City Council, Arts Development Officer and Culture and Arts Manager; managing a culture and arts framework for Belfast City. Previous roles include Co-ordinator/Director for Arts for All, Trace Fine Art Gallery, Engine Room Gallery and Creative Exchange, curating international projects, directing public programmes and developing participatory arts.

Deirdre was educated at the University of Ulster, BA Fine Art 1999 and Masters in 2001. She began her career as a Belfast-based practicing artist, undertaking local, national and international exhibitions, residencies and exchange programmes.

Deirdre states, “I am delighted to be joining Belfast Exposed as Chief Executive.  I have long admired the organisation and look forward to working with the board and staff to continue providing a centre of excellence of an international standard. I am honoured to be taking on such a prestigious position and will endeavour to continue the valuable work that Belfast Exposed delivers as well as expanding our services to create opportunities for everyone to be involved in photography and through high quality exhibitions and innovative programmes our work will encourage audiences to understand Belfast’s past, help to inform our present and will inspire a positive future for the next generation of artist and audiences.”

The Chairman of the Board, “On behalf of the Trustees I am delighted to welcome Deirdre Robb as our new Chief Executive. Deirdre brings to the role a wealth of experience of the Visual Arts as a senior officer in Belfast City Council, the Arts Council and as an artist. Deirdre has an in-depth knowledge of the Sector locally, regionally and internationally, and we are delighted to have secured Deirdre’s services and are confident she will be a significant asset to the Team and continue to build Belfast Exposed as it moves into an exciting period of development and growth building upon 35 years of service.” – Ed Brown (Chair of Belfast Exposed)