Penny is an artist & curator of North East Open Call, working on the North East coast. Through sculpture and installation, her practice considers and brings attention to overlooked women's histories. Penny has shown work at M.A.W in 2018/19/22 She also presented new work that combined research and traditional practice as part of the exhibition 'Sonia Boyce: In The Castle Of My Skin' at MIMA in 2021. Most recently Penny was part of a discussion panel for The National Gallery.

David is the founder of Seventeen, a contemporary art gallery with a focus on moving image. Founded by David in 2005, Seventeen exhibits works by emerging artists, with a particular focus on moving image. The programme demonstrates a commitment to video, screen based work and experiments with new digital technologies, with the majority of represented artists having a significant video and film component to their practice.

Garth is a contemporary artist based in the North of England whose practice explores queerness, space and materials; using self-imposed rules within a not-so-straight-line where the formal and frolicsome meet. Their work is held in permanent collections including the V&A, Contemporary Art Society and Grundy Art Gallery, and they have exhibited internationally and alongside artists inc. Derek Jarman, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, David Hockney, Helen Cammock, Rene Matic, and Lubaina Himid. Alongside their artistic work, they are Founder and Director of Abingdon Studios, an artist-led organisation in Blackpool -supporting production, commissioning and cultural infrastructure for early and mid-career artists.

Harriett is an artist, curator and researcher based in Newcastle upon Tyne. She is a co-founder and director of Newcastle Contemporary Art, an artist-run gallery and project space supporting contemporary artistic practice through exhibitions, public programmes and international collaborations. Sutcliffe’s work often sits between curating, research and socially engaged practice, with a focus on ecology, knowledge exchange and cross-cultural dialogue. She is a member of the artist collective Hypha, contributing to collaborative and interdisciplinary projects across the North East and beyond. Alongside her curatorial and organisational work, she is undertaking a PhD at Newcastle University, where her research explores expanded curatorial practices and art’s relationship to environmental and social contexts.

Olivia is a seasoned development leader with over a decade of experience widening public access to art and culture. She has led stakeholder engagement, philanthropy, income generation, and programme delivery across major UK institutions, including a senior development role at Tate. She drives sustainable income growth, builds high-impact partnerships, and delivers complex projects that create lasting impact for organisations and their communities. Working closely with Boards and senior leaders, Olivia is passionate about championing and advocating for enhanced diversity and inclusivity across the arts sector, and is committed to making the arts welcoming, accessible, and relevant to everyone.