We're looking for a new chair
*Deadline extended until 6 July 2026 (midnight)*
D6 is looking for a new Chair to join our small, welcoming team of committed Board and staff members.
Based in Newcastle, we are a visual arts producer rooted in North East England with an international reach. Our major programmes are built on collaboration and shared values, bringing people together to advance social justice and environmental awareness.
Over a thirty year history, D6 has worked with exceptional artists and partners locally and internationally to commission and present powerful art, often in public spaces. With a belief in the power of art to build fairer, more open and generous societies, we focus programmes of work on the climate emergency, cultural rights and colonial legacies.
We are looking for someone who shares our vision.
The role will influence future funding, partnerships and advocacy, strengthening our position as a leader in cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration. It requires someone who demonstrates a strong appreciation of local and international collaboration and the value it brings.
It's an exciting time for D6, with a full programme of activity with our sister organisation, D6:EU, and expanding opportunities to contribute to influential advocacy platforms. We face the current global political climate head on and with a clear mission, knowing that our work is more significant than ever.
We are now looking for a Chair to lead, support and advocate for our work as we enter this next phase.
D6 is looking for a new Chair to join our small, welcoming team of committed Board and staff members.
Based in Newcastle, we are a visual arts producer rooted in North East England with an international reach. Our major programmes are built on collaboration and shared values, bringing people together to advance social justice and environmental awareness.
Over a thirty year history, D6 has worked with exceptional artists and partners locally and internationally to commission and present powerful art, often in public spaces. With a belief in the power of art to build fairer, more open and generous societies, we focus programmes of work on the climate emergency, cultural rights and colonial legacies.
We are looking for someone who shares our vision.
The role will influence future funding, partnerships and advocacy, strengthening our position as a leader in cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration. It requires someone who demonstrates a strong appreciation of local and international collaboration and the value it brings.
It's an exciting time for D6, with a full programme of activity with our sister organisation, D6:EU, and expanding opportunities to contribute to influential advocacy platforms. We face the current global political climate head on and with a clear mission, knowing that our work is more significant than ever.
We are now looking for a Chair to lead, support and advocate for our work as we enter this next phase.
equal opportunity
We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, in particular those who are currently under-represented within the arts and our staff team. This includes, but is not limited to people who identify as Disabled, d/Deaf, Global Majority, and people with lived experience of migration.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process.
key information
- This is an unpaid voluntary position (reasonable expenses covered)
- The initial term will be for three years
- The start date is September 2026 with flexibility if needed
The closing date for applications is Monday 6 July 2026 (midnight).
Interviews will be held the week beginning 13 July 2026.
For full details and how to apply, please the visit the Chair Pack.
Thank you for your interest in D6, we look forward to hearing from you.
Image: Patrick Ziza,'Gaggle' from Free to Roam, at D6's Open Studio for the Late Shows 2026. Photo: Von Fox Promotions
Image: Patrick Ziza,'Gaggle' from Free to Roam, at D6's Open Studio for the Late Shows 2026. Photo: Von Fox Promotions
