Last week, we bid a fond farewell to Alison Somerville as she stepped down as Chair of the Board following years of valuable service. Alison has provided leadership through many key moments in our organisation’s journey – from the transition from GCAN to Creative Glasgow to guiding us through the challenges of the pandemic. The Board and team would like to express their immense gratitude for her dedication, vision and lasting contribution.
We are pleased to share that Jane Gordon will be stepping into the role of Chair having served the organisation as Vice-Chair. We look forward to her continued leadership.
We also warmly welcome two new Board members: Malini Chakrabarty and Tarka Heath.
Tarka Heath (she/her) makes her home in Glasgow, and works as the Creative Communities Lead at Art in Healthcare, a charity that uses visual art to help people feel better across Scotland. Working at the intersection of art and health, she holds care, collaboration, and creative exploration at the heart of her practice. Tarka works closely with communities, partners, and artists to advocate for fairer access to wellbeing and to support people to lead happier and healthier lives.
Malini Chakrabarty (she/they) is a multidisciplinary storyteller weaving narratives through design, film, and visual art. Rooted in her Indian-Bengali heritage and shaped by her global travels, her practice explores belonging, memory, and the intersections of culture, consciousness, and nature. A UNESCO RIELA Affiliate Artist and founder of Art of Birdie, her work spans illustration, exhibition design, and socially engaged projects that challenge systemic discrimination and celebrate shared human experiences.
We look forward to the energy and fresh perspectives Tarka and Malini will bring to the board!
