Harriet Cooper pictured outside The Burton

As a curator, Cooper has worked for the British Council, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Tate Liverpool

Photo: The Burton

Changing Faces

The Burton names new Director

Arts Professional
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The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery & Museum has appointed HARRIET COOPER as Director. She will join the North Devon National Portfolio Organisation from later this month.

Cooper’s recent roles include Project Director at Southwark Park Galleries and curator of the UAL Art Collection. She is also a member of the Arts Council Collection Acquisitions Committee 2022-25.

She has previously worked as Head of Visual Arts for Jerwood Arts and as a curator at Firstsite in Colchester, the British Council, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Tate Liverpool. She has served as an independent member of the Cymru yn Fenis Wales in Venice Advisory Committee.

Cooper said: “As a passionate advocate for the importance of art and artists in society, I am thrilled to join The Burton at this pivotal moment in the organisation’s journey. Since it was founded in 1951 The Burton has been committed to celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing artists, and I am looking forward to working with the incredible team of trustees, staff and volunteers to continue this essential legacy. 

Chair of The Burton ROBERT MILLWARD added, “I am certain that the appointment of Harriet as our new Director will help all of us at The Burton, staff and trustees alike, expand our horizons and consider novel and innovative ways to further improve and grow our wonderful gallery."