Helen’s hopes for city future
A leading figure in Wearside’s burgeoning cultural sector has taken on a new role at the organisation responsible for building on the momentum created by Sunderland’s bid to become City of Culture.
Helen Green, who was appointed director of The Fire Station last year having previously been creative director at Arts Centre Washington, has moved into the role of Sunderland Culture’s new head of performance.
Formally launched earlier this month by Sunderland Council, the University of Sunderland and the MAC Trust, Sunderland Culture will strategically lead cultotally tural venues, including The Fire Station, owned by its partners and develop and deliver large-scale cultural projects.
It has National Portfolio Organisation status, which means it receives regular funding from Arts Council England.
Helen is the organisation’s third appointment after Keith Merrin was confirmed Sunderland Culture’s chief executive and Rebecca Ball its creative director.
“It’s an exciting role, a new challenge and a great opportunity at an important time in Sunderland’s cultural development,” explained Helen.
“I’ll be responsible for the strategic overview of performing arts across the city at Sunderland Culture’s venues, including The Fire Station and Arts Centre Washington (ACW),” she added.
Helen was given the role of director of The Fire Station early last year and as well as fulfilling that role has more recently been working on producing and delivering an arts and culture programme for the visit of the Tall Ships in July.