On 1 April 2025 8 new members were appointed to the Arts Council of Wales. The new members are:

  • Ffion Haf Evans
  • Nan Williams
  • Wesley Bennett-Pearce
  • Dr Elid Morris
  • Sarah Pace
  • Joshua Robertson
  • Emily Bamkole
  • Amanda Morgan Thomas

ACW members are responsible for setting the aims and objectives of the Arts Council for Wales and for ensuring that these are aligned to the Welsh Government’s strategic priorities.

Their roles, which are voluntary and unpaid, include ensuring that both Welsh Government and National Lottery funding is invested effectively across Wales to support the Arts.

Welcoming the new members, Jack Sargeant, the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership who is also responsible for Culture and the Arts in Wales said: 

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of 8 new members to the Arts Council of Wales. The recruitment process was rigorous and each new appointee will bring their own individual skills, knowledge and expertise to Council. I am pleased to see a robust council that can meet the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead.”

Maggie Russell, Chair of ACW added: 

“ACW is delighted to welcome eight new members of council at this exciting time for the Arts in Wales. We celebrate the range of diverse talents and the wealth of experience that they will bring to ACW and look forward to our journey together.”

Full biographies will be available on our Council page soon.