Folkestone Artists’ Collective is a group of independent artists and creatives based in Folkestone, who have come together voluntarily, aiming to build a nurturing professional and inclusive arts community. 

The organising committee meet regularly to develop ideas and programme events for OpenArtFolke, including and not limited to community gatherings, talks, exhibitions and events.

  • Thurle Wright

    Artist / Co-Chair

  • Becca Pelly-Fry

    Curator / Cultural Consultant / Co-Chair

  • Sangmin Cha

    Curator & Researcher / Programmes & Operations

  • Steven Aron Williams

    Artist / Marketing & Comms

  • Andrei Damian

    Photographer / Marketing & Comms

  • Francesco Imola

    Designer / Marketing & Comms

  • Rob Birch

    Artist / Marketing & Comms

  • Jackie Brown

    Artist / Finance & Fundraising

  • Janet Robinson

    Textile Artist / Programmes & Operations

  • Jackie Kennedy

    Artist / Finance & Fundraising

  • Stephen Foy-Philp

    Artists / Programmes & Operations

  • Katherine Brown

    Artists / Programmes & Operations

  • David Alderman

    Artist / Finance & Fundraising

  • Simon Rickard

    Artist Technician / Programmes & Operations

  • Katrin Mountain

    Artist / Programmes & Operations

  • Amber Baker

    Artist / Programmes & Operations

  • Beth Hart

    Artist / Marketing & Comms