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Lyth Arts Centre looks for new board members





Lyth Arts Centre is looking to recruit new board members to help steer the organisation into its next phase of activity.

Going into 2025, the LAC board and team are excited to develop and deliver a refreshed cultural programme within the Caithness community.

Lyth Arts Centre has hosted many popular events in Caithness. Picture: DGS
Lyth Arts Centre has hosted many popular events in Caithness. Picture: DGS
Projections on a building at the arts centre. Pictures: DGS
Projections on a building at the arts centre. Pictures: DGS

An LAC spokesperson says: “Staying true to our core values of cooperation, inclusivity, transparency, pragmatism and innovation, we are keen to welcome new trustees to collaborate with us over the next few years.

“We are particularly interested in hearing from committed individuals with a strong commitment to the cultural sector and rural communities.”

LAC is seeking to appoint people with skills/experience that would include one or more of:

• Practicing artists – professional artists working across Scotland in any art form or medium

• Buildings and capital projects – architect, engineer, builder or someone with experience in planning or developing capital projects

• Climate action – a researcher, consultant, academic, activist or other worker with understanding of adaptation, sustainability and regenerative practices

• Human resources – with a comprehensive understanding of human resource management, preferably in a not-for-profit environment

• Education – Somebody with experience in primary, secondary, further or higher education

• Local folk – a dedicated and active member of the Caithness community

Many arts centre shows have been popular with children as well as adults. Picture: DGS
Many arts centre shows have been popular with children as well as adults. Picture: DGS

LAC is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly applications from individuals who have been historically underserved by boards due to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or belief, or socio-economic background.

Please see the full board recruitment pack at: lytharts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lyth-Board-Recruitment-Pack-2025.pdf

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to info@lytharts.org.uk by 11.59pm on Monday, February 24, 2025. If you have any questions, please email info@lytharts.org.uk

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