With Hannah Robertshaw stepping in as Interim CEO and Artistic Director of Yorkshire Dance, we now welcome Phil Douglas (he/him) to the team as our new, part time Interim Programmes Director.

Phil is a North-East based Arts Director and Executive Producer. Founding leading LGBTQIA+ arts charity Curious Arts in 2017 where he is currently part time CEO, he has spent the past 15 years developing and delivering dynamic artistic projects and programmes across the North.

Passionate about Queer Arts, Outdoor Arts and Dance, Phil is currently working with Yorkshire Dance, Rendez-Vous Dance and is a Trustee at Mortal Fools. Having also recently held the roles of Producer, Interim Artistic Director and Director of Artistic Programmes at Dance City, the North East’s leading development organisation for Dance.

Throughout his career, Phil’s work has centred around arts, artist, events and festivals development. Working within local authorities, LGBTQIA+ venues and managing a varied freelance portfolio focused around arts development, access, inclusion, diversity, marketing and participation.