Who we are
Heather Burgess
DIRECTOR
Heather is Medway born and bred and enjoys creating positive change in her home towns. Alongside Sun Pier House she founded and runs Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival, Medway Arts Forum and Tiller & Wheel CIC.
Edward Gransden
DIRECTOR
Ed grew up on the salt marshes of Medway. He is passionate about sailing and getting more people out on the water to experience the beautiful estuary. Alongside Sun Pier House he is a qualified Bargemaster and Skipper, running Tiller & Wheel CIC.
Dan Russell
FACILITIES & STUDIO MANAGER
Dan supports Heather and Ed with every aspect of the organisation, venue management and studio liaison. Alongside his role, Dan is an artist, maker and jeweller running his own practice from a studio at Sun Pier House.
Hannah Stevenson
OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Hannah’s role is focused on fundraising and making sure the business runs smoothly. Her love of spreadsheets and data perfectly compliment the creative minds of our existing team.
Libbie Watson
GALLERY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Libbie helps to design and deliver a programme of activities in The Riverside Gallery, at Sun Pier House. Graduating from UCA Rochester with an Access to HE Diploma in Art and Design, creativity forms a large part of her daily life.
Wendy Daws
NON EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR
Wendy is the director of MESS ROOM and works across sectors: Arts, Heritage, Public Heath, Local Authority, Education and collaborates with many arts organisations always with the emphasis to empower others
Xtina Lamb
NON EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR
Xtina is the director of Intra Arts Ltd a community arts venue and maker space, she has deep roots in the community, co-creating festivals, hosting exhibitions and helping people find creative pathways to better wellbeing.