Two images edited together. Trish Thomas is on the left. She is a Black woman and has curly hair, tied up in a bun. She is taking an image of herself. She is wearing an orange top and necklace. She stands in a field outside. She is squinting as the sun is in her eyes. Monique Baptiste-Brown is on the right. She is a Black woman. She has brown-blonde hair, is wearing red lipstick and a striped top. She is smiling at the camera against a brick wall.

(L to R) Monique Baptiste-Brown and Trish Thomas

Changing Faces

New board members at Arts Marketing Association

Arts Professional
2 min read

MONIQUE BAPTISTE-BROWN and TRISH THOMAS have joined the Arts Marketing Association (AMA) as trustees.

Baptiste-Brown is Head of Marketing and Audience Development at Brixton House, where she oversaw the organisation’s rebrand from Ovalhouse as it moved into a purpose-built theatre in Brixton.

She said she is “thrilled” to have the opportunity to contribute to developing and supporting arts marketers across the cultural sector.

“I’ve had a career-long relationship with the AMA as a member and London Regional Associate, and it’s an honour to now be able to give back and share the knowledge gained.”

Thomas is a former Head of Digital Engagement at Southbank Centre. She is now Head of Digital Innovation at Museum of London, leading its digital transformation towards the opening of its new site in West Smithfield.

Having worked with AMA since 2020 to improve digital skills and knowledge across the sector, Thomas said she is excited to bring “valuable insights” to the board.

“I’m hoping to use my knowledge and hands-on experience to be an advocate on a very practical level for how our sector can invest in digital in sustainable ways in order to help grow engaged audiences, drive revenue and build loyalty as well as to help us all work more efficiently,” she added.