The Board of Trustees
Glasgow Print Studio is a charitable trust and has a Board of Trustees who are responsible for its good governance. We invite people with experience in finance, marketing, journalism, and law as well as from the arts to assist in the support and development of GPS.
The maximum number on the Board is twelve. Board members retire by rotation after three years and may offer themselves for re-election once.
We are always interested to hear from people who may wish to join the Board, and there are opportunities also to be part of the sub-committees that consist of Board members, staff and members of the Print Studio: Exhibitions, Marketing & Fundraising, Education, Finance.
The Board of Trustees
Isabel McNeil-Watson (Chair)
"After joining the Glasgow Print Studio board in 2015, I have enjoyed being part of such a vital and innovative Scottish cultural institution. My background is in charity fundraising and I have worked with organisations including the Children's Hospice Association (CHAS), Christian Aid and Scottish Sports Futures.
A keen amateur painter, I have been fascinated to learn the inner workings of the Studio and Gallery."
Ade Adesina
"I am currently a full-time printmaker based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Studied printmaking at Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Royal Scottish Academician, member of the Royal Glasgow Institute of The Fine Art, The London Group and Associate Member Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
I had the great opportunity to be an artist in residency with Glasgow Print Studio in 2013. It was a great experience and I got to learn a lot about the printmaking process."
Sandi Anderson
"After a fulfilling career as a Graphic Designer in film and television, at the age of 40 I stepped away from full time employment and into the world of fine art. In the first decade my work was figurative. I was a drawing nerd and an ‘en plein air’ enthusiast.
I came to an etching course at GPS in 2014. Like many artists before me, I was hooked - and so began my printmaking education. Through exposure to master printers and fellow artists at work in this stimulating and supportive environment, I have found a different voice over the last seven years . As a board member I am pleased to be involved in joining my fellow board members in safeguarding the studio for future generations of artists."
Zoe Kean
"I worked for the NHS and as a freelance journalist, before moving to Glasgow, with a young family in1996. In 2002 I went to Glasgow School of Art to study Sculpture and Environmental Art graduating in 2006 with a B.A.Hons Fine Art Sculpture. I joined GPS shortly after and have worked regularly in the studios ever since, producing etchings, monoprints and collagraphs. I have enjoyed taking part in several print-making courses and have exhibited regularly in members’ shows over the years.
I was privileged to work as a volunteer on the ‘Past Impressions’ Archive Project, as GPS made the move into Trongate103. I gained a valuable insight into the vast GPS collection from the early days to the present, as well as learning valuable skills in handling and cataloguing artworks and archive materials."
Richard Koiak
"I am an experienced developer and lawyer with extensive commercial and transactional acumen as well as detailed practical knowledge of the delivery of infrastructure and energy related developments across the UK and Ireland.
I always hope to bring a different perspective to GPS board which it is a privilege to be part of due to quality of work produced and showcased through the Studio."
Sara Alonso
"I am a visual artist with a background in advertising as a creative art director. In 2014, I left Madrid and the corporate world to pursue an MLitt in Fine Art Practice (Print Media) at the Glasgow School of Art, which ultimately led to my membership at Glasgow Print Studio. More than just an outstanding workshop equipped with everything a printmaker needs to thrive, GPS is a dynamic hub of creative energy, bringing together artists of all ages and fostering both artistic and personal growth. It is an honor to serve on the board and contribute to its legacy and continuity."
Rowan Wishart
"I am an experienced major gift fundraiser with a background in arts charities and higher education. I am extremely passionate about the transformative power of philanthropy, and am thrilled to bring this passion to my board position here at GPS.
As a hobby artist and art lover and having been keenly involved with the Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre when I was based in Tayside and Angus, Glasgow Print Studio is, to me and many others, a vital space for the community."
Diane Dawson
Before studying full time at Glasgow School of Art, I had a long career in Arts Administration in the public sector, working specifically on major festivals and events. After graduating with a BA Hons in Painting & Printmaking in 2010, I became a member of Glasgow Print Studio.
Being a member not only allows me access to excellent facilities and knowledge, but to a wider printmaking community, which is integral to my artistic practice.
After 15 years, this felt like a natural stage to become a board member at GPS, where I can combine my knowledge of the organisation with my previous career experience. I am very much looking forward to working with the team and the board on their next phase of development.
Sara MacDonald
Richard Rae
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