JHG Announce Future Curator

John Hansard Gallery is delighted to announce Jess Starns as their new Future Curator, as part of the DASH Future Curators Programme.

Jess’ creative process is participatory, collaborative, and follows inclusive practice with a focus on disability, neurodiversity or history. Their practice is multidisciplinary, with materials and approach informed by the theme of the project, usually through archive research. As someone who is neurodivergent, Jess is always looking for new and innovative ways to create art that is accessible.

Alongside six partner organisations – Disability Arts Online, Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange, MIMA, Wysing Arts Centre, Arts Catalyst and MAC – John Hansard Gallery is elated to be part of this programme, as they strive towards their core mission of making positive contributions to inclusion within the arts sector.

The team at John Hansard Gallery look forward to working with Jess on a wide range of projects connected to the gallery’s programme from March 2026.

Learn more about Jess here on John Hansard Gallery's website.