Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Jean-Jules (JJ) Wachter - Managing Director
Founder of Wach’Art CIC, JJ leads partnerships, programme direction and the development of the Altruistic Art model. His focus is on building long-term infrastructure for artists across Brighton.

Rachel Benjamin-Haque - Curator & Programme Lead
Rachel leads curatorial projects and artist development, including exhibitions such as Still Making. Her work bridges education and practice, supporting artists over time.

Rod Mahony - Relict Art & Design (Spatial & Build Lead)
Rod oversees the physical environment of our spaces, from exhibition builds to spatial planning, ensuring both The Lab and The Vault remain functional, welcoming and adaptable.

Pierre-Yves Monnerville - Unapologetic (Digital Narrative & Documentation)
Pierre-Yves leads visual documentation and digital storytelling, capturing the life of the programme and supporting artists through image, film and narrative.

Programme & Community

Dr Rosie Sharville - Artist Liaison
Rosie supports artist members across Flow Mode, helping connect practice, opportunity and public engagement.

Dr Jane Savage - Guest Curator
Jane contributes to the curatorial programme through writing, research and exhibition development, bringing critical perspective and care to artist presentation.

Operations & Front of House

Chris - Front of House Lead
Chris ensures visitors are welcomed into the space and helps facilitate a positive, open and safe experience for all.

Sara Tarbuck - Gallery & Operations Support
Sara supports day-to-day running, documentation and coordination across exhibitions and events.

Takiywa Danso - Volunteer Coordination & Support
Takiywa plays a key role in supporting volunteer engagement and helping maintain the rhythm of the programme.

A Growing Ecosystem

While this structure helps us stay organised, the energy comes from the 68 artists we’ve worked with, and the growing network of supporters, volunteers, local businesses and partners who continue to show up.

They are not just participants, they are part of the fabric.

Together, we are building something that goes beyond a gallery:
a living, evolving cultural ecosystem rooted in Brighton.

Two Spaces. One Community.

Mid Street Lab
80 St George’s Road, Kemptown, BN2 1EF

The Vault
42–43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Seafront, BN1 2LN

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