Artsadmin
Artsadmin is a UK-based organisation founded in 1979 by Judith Knight, MBE and Seonaid Stewart, providing project management, producing, support and resources for artists working in the fields of performance, dance, live art and mixed media work. Artsadmin has established a range of new opportunities for artists with a bursary and mentoring scheme, a creative support service, engagement programme and a public programme at Toynbee Studios. Based at Toynbee Studios in East London, Artsadmin offers rehearsal studios and workspaces for artists. The building was refurbished in 2006 and includes six rehearsal and performance spaces, eight office spaces occupied  by artists, companies and arts organisations, and an Arts Bar & Café. Directors Gil Lloyd and Judith Knight received MBEs for their services to the arts in the New Years Honours 2008. Artsadmin works with promoters, producers and other arts organisations in the UK and internationally to develop audiences for the work of its artists, and with other partner organisations on the development of support schemes and resources for artists. The organisation is funded predominantly through an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation grant. Artsadmin has run a bi-annual festival exploring climate change through art called 2 Degrees since 2009 . Artsadmin delivers the Arts Council's Unlimited project with Shape Arts, a programme of support for Deaf and disabled artists. Gill Lloyd left Artsadmin after 32 years and Deborah Chadbourn joined Artsadmin as Executive Director in 2018. Artsadmin celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019 and Judith Knight stepped down as Director after 40 years, with Róise Goan joining as Artistic Director. Directors. Deborah Chadbourn, Executive Director Róise Goan, Artistic Director