Team

Kate joined Artichoke as Associate Producer in 2007.   Her producing work for other companies includes Robert Wilson’s Walking for Norfolk and Norwich Festival as part of the Olympic Cultural Festival and for others including performance artist Mem Morrison and poet and broadcaster Luke Wright. 

In addition to her consultancy work with Artichoke, Kate regularly works with Bonnar Keenlyside, where studies have included business planning for Alexandra Palace Theatre, Theatre Royal Newcastle, Theatre Royal Margate and options appraisals for the Arts Council of Wales and Hornsey Town Hall.

Tilda has worked at Artichoke since 2017, first as our Administrator and then in the Development team before becoming Producer.

Her interest in large-scale arts events comes from a lifelong love of festivals, and alongside Artichoke she has worked at Brainchild, an independent grassroots arts organisation and festival, currently as their Music Programme Manager.

Prior to joining Artichoke in June 2017 Matilda studied History of Art at Leeds University and Culture Studies at the Erasmus University Rotterdam whilst working for a number of arts organisations (including International Film Festival Rotterdam and Shambala Festival) in production and artist liaison roles.

Stephen joined the Production team at Artichoke in 2023 following experience in orchestral management with the Philharmonia Orchestra. He holds a BA in Music from the University of Bristol and has studied at the University of Oxford.

Maeve graduated with a BA in photography from Middlesex University. She then went on to be involved in two programmes by Create Jobs 'Transforming Spaces' and 'Creative Opportunities'. Maeve first joined Artichoke through the STEP programme run by Create Jobs where she had two six month internships in the creative sector. Her first internship being at Fashion Space Gallery as a Gallery intern and Artichoke as her second placement as Production Intern. 

Zafeerah holds a BA in Law from Queen Mary University, and is the founder of Paintbrush&Co; a fine art brand and organisation. Zafeerah is an artist and community organiser with a particular interest in social justice, through Pb&Co she has created spaces that centre and celebrate WOC and creativity. Zafeerah has exhibited her art across billboards and has had her poetry and illustrations published. In 2021, Zafeerah was on the advisory board for Girl Dreamer prior to joining Artichoke and is now an Assistant Producer for the Learning and Participation team. But mostly, Zafeerah loves to sip coffee and eat cake with loved ones.

Anna Vinegrad has worked with Artichoke on every project since Antony Gormley’s One & Other commission for the Fourth Plinth in 2009, responsible for devising and managing Artichoke’s media relations campaigns. Anna joined as a full-time member of staff in 2016 to head up the Communications Team.

Her previous experience includes heading up the marketing department at Thames & Hudson and Head of Visual Arts & Culture at Idea Generation until December 2010, and marketing management roles at Pearson Education and Reaktion Books,.

Anna’s work with other arts organisations and festivals includes 14-18 NOW, the official commemoration programme for WW1 (2014), Enniskillen International Beckett Festival (2012, 2013), the Sonica sound art festival in Glasgow (2012,2013), SNAP Art at the Aldeburgh Festival (2013, 2014) and exhibitions and events for the Wellcome Collection and Wellcome Trust (2009, 2011).

Anna was previously a member of the steering group for FORMAT International Photography Festival and a Fellow of the RSA. She holds a PhD from the University of London.

After graduating with a BA in English Literature from Cardiff University, Nia worked at the Wales Millennium Centre and as a Researcher for the independent television production company, Green Bay Media. She moved to London in 2016 to complete an MA in English: Issues in Modern Culture at UCL while working as a Youth Ambassador and Event Co-ordinator at Southbank Centre. Her most recent experience prior to joining Artichoke in November 2018 includes working as a Marketing and Events Co-ordinator at the multi-arts venue, Hoxton Hall.

Ying-Di joined Artichoke in June 2022 after relocating to the UK from Australia. She has worked in the Arts, Music and Culture sector across communications, writing and programming for over 7 years at institutions and organisations such as the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne International Film Festival, PIAS Australia and Time Out. Ying-Di is also a freelance writer, critic and presenter.

Ying-Di joined Artichoke in June 2022 after relocating to the UK from Australia. She has worked in the Arts, Music and Culture sector across communications, writing and programming for over 7 years at institutions and organisations such as the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne International Film Festival, PIAS Australia and Time Out. Ying-Di is also a freelance writer, critic and presenter.

Arlowe's background in Performing Arts is highlighted by a track record of collaborations with renowned artists such as Baaba Maal, Sophie Ellis Bexter, and the Hot 8 Brass Band. They freelance as a dance teacher for Kinetika Bloco; performing and leading workshops across the UK. They have performed at major events and venues, including the London Olympics, Notting Hill Carnival, Bestival, the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Roundhouse, and even in New Orleans, solidifying their reputation as exceptional musicians and performers.

Arlowe's dedication to promoting inclusivity in the arts led them to joining Artichoke in January 2022, leveraging their experience in public performances and community arts projects to make a positive impact.

After graduating with a BA in Contemporary Textile Practice in Cardiff,  Emily left Wales to work as a freelance textile designer in London. After a year as a designer Emily moved to Lazarides Ltd. beginning her career as an office assistant and moving to become the Gallery Manager, working alongside emerging and international artists, to produce events and large-scale exhibitions. After several years she moved to become the Operations Manager gaining financial management experience, and overseeing the operational running of a print studio and website. 

Emily left Lazarides to join Artichoke in 2016.

James joined the Artichoke team in January 2023, after the completion of an undergraduate degree in Music at City, University of London. Whilst at City, James undertook a research project questioning the importance of memories of sound experiences when creatively reimaging sound environments that no longer exist. He is particularly interested in soundscape studies, and environmental sound recording. James previously worked as a Performing Arts teacher across London and Kent, and believes strongly that arts education should be accessible to all.

Yashasvi did her BA in English Literature from Delhi University, India. She worked on few editing and content writing projects and later realized that her interest lies in finance. Dhe then decided to move to UK and did her Masters in Accounting & Finance from Aston University, Birmingham. She worked with a bank before joining Artichoke in 2023. 

Ma'ayan first joined Artichoke in 2010 following an MA in Postcolonial studies at Goldsmiths, and an undergraduate in Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen. Subsequently she held roles at the Institute of Contemporary Arts and Children & the Arts. Previous experience includes the Woodstock Film Festival, New York; English Weekly, Beijing; and Frieze, London. She returned to Artichoke in January 2017.

Emily completed a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages and an MPhil in Latin American Studies at the University of Cambridge. She joined the fundraising team at Artichoke in 2017.

Shawnique joined the team in September 2023. She is dedicated to fundraising for arts, music, and culture. Her background includes supporting participation and engagement with homeless youth at Centrepoint and fundraising for safe spaces for young people during evenings, weekends and holidays for Future Youth Zone. Shawnique is skilled in securing grants, stewardship, reporting and digital fundraising and she is excited to bring big, bold and vibrant ideas to life with Artichoke.

Phoebe graduated with a BA in Fine Art from UAL. She has previously worked in a range of arts and creative roles including as a creative workshop leader, and as an intern with an Arts Festival. Most recently prior to joining Artichoke, Phoebe worked at the Barbican Art Gallery.

Bakul Patki is a freelance curator, creative producer and cultural consultant specialising in fine art, photography, design and architecture. 

She works independently and for organisations to devise, develop and deliver projects with individual artists, studios, institutions, festivals, and charities, as well as brands who have an interest in working with and supporting creativity. 

She is passionate about bringing art into the public realm - extending its reach and amplifying its impact by removing physical, political and perceived barriers. 

Over her career she has curated and produced exhibitions, installations, performances and panels, at a number of prestigious locations; including Royal Hampton Court Palace; Somerset House; Piccadilly Circus; the Photo Museum of Ireland in Dublin; The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest; and Documenta 15 in Kassel (collateral).