The Team

After moving to Southampton in 1995 to study Fine Art at Solent University, Dan made the city his home and has spent the last 20 years running ‘a space’ arts, supporting artists, and turning empty spaces into studios and galleries.

He enjoys painting and walking his dog Peggy in the New Forest.

Mia is a creative programme manager at ‘a space’ arts. She works alongside Alys to develop and deliver our exhibitions, events and artist development activities. She leads on the contemporary art programme at GHT and the RIPE graduate programme at Old Northam Road.  A graduate of Winchester School of Art, Mia is interested in generating opportunities and providing support for emerging artists in the region.

Mia is also a committee member and curator at K6 Gallery, as well as a filmmaker and visual artist. She is mostly Cornish, but grew up in Plymouth and enjoys cooking, reading and being by the sea.

James is the Creative Programme Officer & Artist Studios Coordinator at ‘a space’ arts. His support is across the whole organisation: from exhibitions at GHT, developing emerging artists with RIPE, working with the Arches artists or helping grow our artist development programme. His career experience includes working in radio, theatre, music and tech; and he currently works at the John Hansard Gallery alongside ‘a space’.

When not working furiously at ‘a space’, he makes art, produces music, DJs and rides his bike very long distances.

Hannah runs ‘a space’ arts’ flagship venue, God’s House Tower. She is passionate about making GHT a welcoming space for all, about Southampton history and heritage, and about creating interesting and accessible events and programmes.

In her spare time she enjoys playing the recorder, Bingo and spending quality time with her dog, Ralph.

Kalleesha supports the financial operations of the ‘a space’ team in the capacity of Finance Manager.  She is primarily responsible for processing and maintaining accurate financial records in Xero, processing payroll, submitting grant requests, and producing management reports.  Additionally, she provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees.

With over a decade of experience in public and private sector accounting, she is passionate about her work and enjoys all aspects of accountancy.