David Hevey Chief Executive Expand I became Chief Executive of Shape Arts in April 2017. I am a media, arts and heritage professional delivering projects for much of the UK cultural landscape, including the BBC, Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Prior to becoming CEO, I was working for Shape as Project Director on the £1M HLF / ACE funded National Disability Arts Collection and Archive (NDACA), which went live in 2018.
Jeff Rowlings Head of Programme Expand I have worked across a range of arts disciplines for over twenty years, including five years running a music & performance venue and gallery, and over ten years at Shape. I oversee our NPO programme as a whole, ensuring we are delivering across artistic, learning and development areas, so that disabled and marginalised creatives are fully supported, and that disabled people can enjoy, take part, and lead in the arts and cultural spaces. Outside of work I have a practice as a writer. We are always seeking to improve our ways of working, and looking for innovative partnerships that work towards greater inclusion - to get in touch with me to discuss ideas or proposals, or to find out more about what we do, please contact [email protected].
Elinor Hayes Creative Producer: Content and Comms Expand I am Creative Producer for content and communications at Shape Arts. I am committed to the principles of accessibility, intersectionality, and equity as cornerstones of a viable cultural landscape. I have previously worked in commercial and public arts environments, including Wellcome Collection, Museum of London, Bold Tendencies, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. I am part of the British Art Network's 2023 Emerging Curators Group.
Alex Cowan Head of Archives and Collection Expand I’ve worked as an archive researcher / producer since the early 1990s, working in TV, films and the museums and archives sectors. This included the BBC historical documentary series, “Disabled Century.” In 2014 I became project archivist on NDACA. Now I’m working in a similar role for the NDMAC project, locating potential depositors and developing the NDMAC offer. I enjoy helping to uncover histories and stories and making them accessible to wider audiences.
Emily Roderick Freelance: Assistant Producer Expand Emily has supported Shape in a variety of roles, whilst navigating the European arts scene as a freelance artist and producer. With Shape Arts, Emily works directly with artists through support, marketing, access advice and curation. Previous experience includes arebyte Gallery, Compton Verney, Barbican and National Portrait Gallery.
Liam Hevey NDMAC Lead Content Producer Expand I work as the NDMAC Lead Content Producer, helping on NDMAC's delivery and leading on the creation of animation, graphics, physical spaces, and a video game, comic, and podcast for the project. I also provide layout editing, graphic design, sound design, and more for Shape across several Shape projects.