Bristol arts organisation awarded £127,000 for major international arts programme
A significant funding award from Arts Council England will help Bristol-based Spectroscope expand its collective of exceptional artists and producers and deliver a ground-breaking, two-year programme of immersive artworks and installations around the world. Conceived and founded by acclaimed deaf curator Cathy Mager in 2022, Spectroscope has announced the appointment of Cat Roberts as its new head of programme & production to support its expansion. Cat is known as ‘a powerhouse of the music events sector’; her 15-years experience includes managing Bristol’s largest and critically acclaimed event spaces and venues, management and production roles for Glastonbury Festival, Boomtoom Fair, Forwards Festival and Love Saves the Day, and production manager for the award-winning film led by Cathy Mager, BBC Sign Night. Joining Cathy and Cat as part of the wider associate team are some of the most exciting artists emerging from Bristol, including Ngaio Anyia, whose colourful portfolio career includes artist, singer, DJ, writer, broadcaster, and inclusion & diversity consultant. Ngaio has worked with the likes of Boomtown Festival, Shambala and Artspace Lifespace, and previously collaborated with …