What We do
Promote | Support | Inspire
Our Vision & Values
Guernsey Arts aim is for the Bailiwick of Guernsey to be seen as a unique, vibrant, artistic and creative community both within the Islands and beyond.
Our Team
Hello from Russ, Jade, Jared, Louise and Grace. We are based at Candie museum and art gallery and are always happy to talk with you on anything to do with the Arts. Whether you are looking for a contact, help with a funding application or perhaps you have an event you would like added to the calendar or your artists profile added to our website.
Russ Fossey
Head of Arts Development: Inspired by the amazing talent we have in the Islands and motivated by the community.
Board and Committee Members
We would like to introduce you to our directors and committee members who generously donate their time, knowledge, skills and passion in enabling Guernsey Arts to achieve it`s aims.
Melissa Mourton
Committee Member and Advisor: Melissa is an advisor of Guernsey Arts and also sits on the Funding Committee.
Stephen Ainsworth
Chairs Guernsey Arts and sits on our Funding Committee. He is an actuary and pension trustee, keen supporter of all music and arts.
Connie Helyar
Director: Connie is also a member of the Funding Committee.
Susan Lloyd
Funding Committee: Susan spent much of her career raising funds for the private equity industry and is now raising funds for the Arts.
Patrick Earle
Director: Patrick is a portrait & abstract painter as well as an entrepreneur. He is also a member of our Funding Committee.
Mary Carey
Director: Teacher, Loves drama, literature, music , Shakespeare, thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.
Angie Tolcher
Director: Angie has been involved in education since qualifying as a primary school teacher in 1986.
Trevor Wakefield
Director: Trevor enjoys all aspects of the arts but has a special interest in theatre. He is also a member of our Funding Committee.
Gary O'Neill
Director and treasurer: A debt advisory consultant following a career in finance. Gary has a particular interest in visual arts and music.
Alan West
Director: Alan conducts Guernsey Concert Brass and performs with various other ensembles. Alan chairs our Grants Committee.
Jennifer Strachan
Funding Committee: Investment advisor, sustainability champion, angel investor and NED. Loves being in the audience or at the exhibition.