Ola has worked in community arts, development education & events management for thirty years.
Predominantly in the East Midlands but also with VSO in Nigeria, culminating in a published art and education resource book.
A singer-songwriter, vinyl DJ and visual artist, creating socially engaged, often humorous songs & site-specific installations.
Jane has worked for Fleet Arts since 2007 in various roles, including Receptionist, Administrator and currently, as Finance Officer. A keen gardener, she sells her produce to fundraise for Fleet Arts, in her popular drive-by stall.
Rachael is an experienced art teacher who also ran her own creative business in Belper, called ‘Creartii’.
She is now KS1 Education Coordinator at the awarding winning ‘Museum of Making’ in Derby and currently runs projects for Fleet Arts on a freelance basis.
Nick is a visual arts graduate and keen musician. He works as a hands-on landlord and building renovator.
Janet is a retired ‘Groundwork’ Executive Director and rural development worker. She is currently director of a local social enterprise company.
Mike is an ex-partner in a local Solicitors firm. He is a keen sportsman and active member of his local Squash club.
Alex is an experienced Cultural Services and Events Manager. He is also a successful and skilled Music Producer.
Steph is an experienced arts teacher, community artist and practicing artist, www.stephcoley.com.
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Chris started up Fleet Arts in 1993 from a room in his house! He is a retired Local Authority Senior Officer in Adult Community Education and a former community arts worker.
Richard is a retired teacher. He is now a local Councillor, an active local community volunteer and organiser in sports and performing arts promotion.