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New Director Of Collection and Research at National Galleries Of Scotland

Image: Venda Louise Pollock

The organisation appoints Venda Louise Pollock to the role, who will join in November from Newcastle University.

Venda Louise Pollock has been announced as the new Director of Collection and Research at National Galleries of Scotland.

Pollock will join the organisation in November, after serving as Dean of Culture and Creative Arts and Professor of Art and Place at Newcastle University, where she was also the lead for Engagement and Place in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The role of Director of Collection and Research leads on all aspects of the National Galleries of Scotland’s curatorial and research activity. Pollock will replace Dr Line Clausen Pedersen, who stepped down from the role in June.

Pollock’s experience includes having served on the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Peer Review Council for over 14 years, and also sits on the panel for the Philip Leverhulme Prize for Visual and Performing Arts.

Anne Lyden, Director-General at the National Galleries of Scotland, commented: “We have embarked on a detailed process in our search for our next Director of Collection and Research and we are thrilled to appoint Venda Louise Pollock. With such a strong leadership background and varied experience, we look forward to her contribution to our purpose, ‘we make art work for everyone.’

On her appointment Pollock commented: “I’m really looking forward to joining the National Galleries of Scotland and building on the fantastic work colleagues are already doing to showcase and celebrate our national collection.”