Ben joined us in August 2022. Ben's leadership of some of the regions landmark arts companies has grown thriving arts ecologies from the ground-up.

Ben is responsible for our overall strategic direction. You can speak to him about our artistic policy, talent development initiatives, partnerships and collaborations.

BAnderson@lincoln.ac.uk

Holly has been part of the team since 2014 when she joined as Front of House and Café Bar Manager. Holly is a University of Lincoln Drama Graduate and holds a Masters in Events Management. Her experience of working in events started as a student working various roles in The Engine Shed and working in Lincoln Arts Centre as an usher. Holly has taken lead roles in the delivery of some of our past outdoor events such as The Luminarium and Pop Out Festival. In 2022 she started her role as General Manager.

Holly can help you with:
• Events
• The Café Bar
• Hires and use of space
• Finance queries
• Building queries
• Work Experience/Placements
• Our sustainability initiatives

HCox@lincoln.ac.uk

Laura has been working with us since 2017. She joined as our Arts Marketing Intern, then moved into a part-time role of Box Office Coordinator in 2018. Then in 2022 this role became a full time Arts Administrator position, from there Laura undertook a maternity cover position as General Manager. Previously, Laura has volunteered with LOV connecting with venues across Lincolnshire which was an invaluable experience for them!

Laura can help with:
• Programming
• Invoices, general finance and box office queries

LSwain@lincoln.ac.uk

Steve manages and runs the day-to-day activities backstage at Lincoln Arts centre. Working with touring companies, staff, and students to deliver product and performances within the events calendar. Steve started working in theatre in November 1999 at the Theatre Royal Lincoln. He has toured nationally and internationally from 2002 to 2009 and has worked in various Lincolnshire venues since 2009.

Steve can help you with:
• Technical enquiries & requirements
• Technical capabilities of Lincoln Arts Centre

StChambers@lincoln.ac.uk

Kayleigh started their position in January of 2023. They oversee all of our marketing, create press releases, secure funding and more!
Previous to this, Kayleigh has worked as a producer, most notably for Dorset based Pests Production for their programme This is My Story. They have also worked as a box office manager, production manager and various arts roles throughout London, Lincolnshire and West Sussex.

Kayleigh can help you with:
• Marketing
• Funding applications
• Audience analysis

KaHunt@lincoln.ac.uk

Tom has been a full-time member of staff since 2017. He provides technical support for the arts centres professional programme and its in-house projects. He also assists with the delivery of the academic programmes that utilise the Lincoln Arts Centre. Before taking on a full-time position in Lincoln, Tom worked free-lance within the live entertainment industry, mainly touring extensively around the UK with various theatre and music acts.

Tom can help you with:
• Any technical enquiries regarding Lincoln Arts Centre
• Practical advice for making creative ideas a reality

TMarcinek@lincoln.ac.uk

Chloe has been part of the Lincoln Arts Centre team since 2018. She began as a member of the Venue Staff team before progressing through roles including Summer Marketing Intern (2019) and Team Leader. In 2023, Chloe stepped into a full-time position as Visitor Experience Officer, where she now leads the Front of House team and oversees all aspects of the visitor journey — ensuring every guest feels welcomed, informed, and included. She is passionate about creating inclusive cultural experiences and is currently completing her MA in Arts & Cultural Management to further develop her skills in leadership, engagement, and equitable practice in the arts.

Chloe is also the Access Officer for Lincoln Arts Centre, championing accessibility across all areas of the organisation.

Chloe can help you with:

• Everything to do with your visit, including access support, ticketing queries, and navigating the venue
• Advice and guidance on making your event or performance welcoming and inclusive
• Front of House operations and audience experience feedback
• Information on our Access initiatives

ChAvery@lincoln.ac.uk

Burcu is the Researcher in Residence for the Lincoln Arts Centre and Barbican Creative Hub. Her PhD research explores the role of Higher Education (HE)-based arts providers within cultural ecosystems, highlighting them as unique spaces where teaching, learning, research, and practice converge. She works closely with our team and engages with members of our creative community, including educators, executives, students, and practitioners, to observe and document LAC's journey towards its strategic vision.

Burcu is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer and educator with a professional background in music and theatre. She specialises in voice as a performer and experiments with interdisciplinary ways of contemporary storytelling. She holds a BA in Economics and a Conservatoire Diploma in Musical Theatre, and she is an alumna of the MA Creative Writing programme at the University of Lincoln.

Burcu can assist you with:

- Teaching, learning, and research-related inquiries
- Collaboration opportunities between HE and the industry

Tom joined LAC with the Routes In program in November 2024 as a Marketing Assistant. He assists Kayleigh and Ben with all marketing related tasks.
Previous to this role he worked in retail and completed a BA in English Literature and Art at the University of Reading. He's looking forward to developing his skills further with the LAC team.

thallboehringer@lincoln.ac.uk