Arianne Welsh

Member
National Youth Arts Advisory Group
United Kingdom

Arianne fell in love with theatre at a young age, and dreams of being on the stage or a Hollywood star filled her head. Fast-forward 15 years and, with an Honours degree in Theatre Studies from Glasgow University under her belt, Arianne became one of the youngest members of staff at the National Theatre of Scotland. Through her role with NTS, Arianne has worked on projects across several countries, with many world-renowned artists. Soon after graduating, Arianne became a member of the National Youth Arts Advisory Group, and began a process of helping define and enhance the national youth arts strategy. Since joining NYAAG, Arianne has focussed on developing the EICS 2018, and how best to integrate young people into the programme. Arianne also runs her own theatre company, and enjoys working with children and young people whenever possible. Her passion is to empower young people to create and lead their own arts projects, and to increase youth engagement and employment in arts agencies. Arianne looks forward to learning about the youth arts and culture strategies of other countries, and how Scotland compares on the international stage.

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Joining as a Trustee is Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies and Assistant Principal for Religion and Society at the University of Edinburgh. She is known internationally as a public intellectual and is a regular commentator in the media.

Dan Mulhall will be joining the board as a Trustee. Dan is a retired Irish diplomat, academic and published author. He is the current Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a consultant with the global law firm DLA Piper.

Also joining as a Trustee is Professor Gayle McPherson, Professor of Events and Cultural Policy and Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.

Joining us as a Trustee is Stephen Gethins, Professor of International Affairs at the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, Stephen was MP for North East Fife, the SNP International affairs spokesperson and was twice selected to sit on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Joining in the role of Chair is Shonaig Macpherson CBE, an experienced Chair and non-executive director used to working at the most senior levels of government, private, public and third sectors.

If you're interested in attending Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2022 as media, interviews with contributors and ministers, or photo opportunities, please contact Susie Gray at susie@thecornershoppr.com or 07834 073795.

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