James is an artist and educator born and raised in Croydon, now based in Vienna, Austria. His artistic practice explores the tension between empirical data and embodied knowledge, examining how statistical language and sensory memory shape our experience of the world. He has taught at universities across Europe, with a pedagogy rooted in the belief that […]
Munachiso is a curator, producer and researcher whose work spans arts, activism and community building. A doctor and PhD-trained academic with over 15 years’ experience across the NHS and interdisciplinary research, she brings an intersectional approach to cultural programming. Founder of The Udo Collection, an arts, culture and organising platform, and Udo Health, a burnout-prevention […]
Turf trustee Diana is a project manager for the NHS who has a background in architecture and urban design. She is a Croydon resident and has lived in the area for over 10 years. She previously worked at Croydon Council as a planner and regeneration manager. Diana is also an illustrator and surface pattern designer […]
Grace is a designer and researcher with a background in architecture. She is co-founder of design studio Syrup and as Senior Planning Engagement Officer at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, supports both authorities with delivering inclusive planning engagement. This includes commissioning creative digital and public realm projects for Wandsworth’s Local Plan and forthcoming Night Time Strategy.
Emily is an independent development consultant, providing fundraising, strategy and business planning support to arts and cultural organisations across the UK. Emily brings to the Board over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and a commitment to advocating for the arts for all.