Paula Orrell
- Organisation
- CVAN (Contemporary Visual Arts Network)
- Biography
- Paula Orrell is the National Director of CVAN England (Contemporary Visual Arts Network), a role through which she leads national policy advocacy, sector support, and equity programmes for the visual arts. With a background in curating and arts leadership in both the UK and New Zealand, she has directed institutions including CoCA Toi Moroki in Christchurch and Plymouth Arts Centre, and led major public art initiatives such as the River Tamar Project. Paula is the Chair of the Coventry Biennial. She has played a central role in advancing fair working conditions, investing in artists, and recognising the visual arts within national growth strategies. She is committed to reshaping the visual arts ecosystem to be more equitable, sustainable, and valued as a critical part of the UK’s creative economy.
Speaker on
One Voice, Greater Impact: Why UK Visual Arts Needs a Trade Body Now
Session
09/08/2026
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00:00 - 01:00