ORIEL DAVIES - Key Persons
Carol studied History of Art & English and latterly ran a deli for years - with many decades in between of making and creating. Her interest in the arts and retail experience now come together in her role as Visitor Experience Manager (retail) here at Oriel Davies.
Deborah never believed she would ever attend university or study art. As a child, drawing was the one thing she could do, beyond that school didn't really work for her.
Deborah joined Oriel Davies full time in 2019 becoming Visitor Experience Manager (gallery).
She began volunteering back in 2015 whilst studying a BA in Fine Art at Glyndwr University, later becoming a member the relief staff team, as a gallery guide and front of house assistant.
Her MA involved focused drawing research into neuro-diverse sensory overload, following her own diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Drawing became a tool to record, question and communicate the environmental impacts of sensory overload.
Kate thought university wasn't for her and set up a fashion business instead. After founding a further business in marketing and working in the third sector as a community fundraiser she did eventually go to art college. A Fine Art Degree at Hereford College of Arts has led to Kate working for arts organisations Meadow Arts, The Drawing Gallery, Hereford College of Arts and the Sidney Nolan Trust. Kate is a practicing artist. She has run arts projects with communities across the Welsh Marches, London and Birmingham.
Kate joined Oriel Davies as Creative Producer in 2019
"I like to spend time with family and friends, hill walking and drawing."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Social Media
Job Titles:
- Building and Technical Manager
Neil is Building and Technical Manager at Oriel Davies
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Artist
- Social Media
- Staff
Steffan Jones-Hughes is an Artist. After studying in Farnham and Manchester in the 1980s and 90s, he produced t-shirt designs and worked for galleries including Tate, Whitworth, Walker Art Gallery. He has exhibited internationally. After establishing The Regional Print Centre, he worked for Arts Council England before developing the concept for Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham. After a brief spell as Curator at Aberystwyth Arts Centre he became Director of Oriel Davies in 2017.
"I like walking, talking, laughing, wild swimming, leisurely cycling, vegetarian food, crisps and eclectic music."
Job Titles:
- Illustrator
- Member of the Board
Toby Hay is a guitar player and composer who is fascinated by the connection between landscape and music. His own music is inspired by the landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains, where he has lived all of his life. He is the founder of Cambrian Records. In 2021 he completed an MA in Music & The Environment from the University of the Highlands and Islands. Before starting work at the gallery, Toby worked for the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust.
Toby joined Oriel Davies as Marketing and Communications Officer in 2023.
"I am passionate about creativity and the natural world. I have seen the power of the arts to help people connect to the landscape around them. I believe strongly that creativity should run through our daily lives as much as possible, and for people to be given the opportunities to explore that side of themselves in a safe and open space"
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Artist, Researcher