Sterts names new CEO

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre has welcomed SARA RHODES as its new CEO and Creative Director.

She joins the Cornwall-based company as it undergoes a venue relaunch following an upgrade project funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Community Ownership Fund. 

Since 2012, Rhodes has worked at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, developing large-scale, co-created programmes with communities. In recent years, Sara has worked internationally with the Wampanoag Nation and supported the launch of a National Addiction Recovery Arts Network.

Rhodes said: “I am thrilled to be the new CEO/Creative Director. I have great enthusiasm for the future of Sterts, and I believe it can be a thriving cultural organisation where creativity and community are at the centre.

"I am committed to creating an inclusive environment full of regular arts activity for all ages. A place where a diverse programme of great art is both presented and produced, the beginnings of ideas are supported, the love of theatre is nurtured, and the platforming of local talent is celebrated.”

Chair of Trustees, RICHARD NEWTON CHANCE, added: “We are extremely lucky to have recruited such an excellent candidate and are confident that with Sara’s leadership, we can look forward to creating something really special, particularly as she will be joining us as we open a new theatre.”