LSA Trustees

Sue Bent

Sue has lived in Leamington Spa since 2001.

She was the Chief Executive of a medium sized charity in Coventry for 18 years. Therefore she has a deep knowledge and experience of governance issues relating to charities, team working and advocacy skills. She is now retired from work.

Sue enjoys painting with coloured inks, acrylic, pastels and charcoal. She has been expanding her printmaking to also include collagraphs and mono prints. She is inspired by still life and abstract landscapes.

Sue has been a Leamington Studio Artists (LSA) member for over 10 years and she has been regularly volunteering in the ArtRoom since last year. She joined the LSA Board of Trustees in May 2023.

Governance
Email: governance@lsa-artists.org

Mike Patrick

Mike is one of the new trustees at LSA. An engineer by training, he ventured into various fields, gaining expertise in Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Now retired, Mike has embraced a creative pursuit, channelling his energy into art and of course his love of the countryside. This transition reflects his lifelong passion for learning and exploring new avenues of expression.

Chairman
Email: chair@lsa-artists.org

Linda John

Linda is one of the new trustees at LSA. She comes from a corporate background rather than an artistic one, however brings useful leadership skills and experiences to LSA to help us go forward.

Her corporate experience was very people focussed and whilst she still keeps her hand in in that world, she has retrained and qualified as a celebrant for weddings, baby namings and funerals, specialising in creating and delivering bespoke and deeply personal ceremonies in Warwickshire and the Cotswolds.

Membership Secretary
Email: membership@lsa-artists.org

Beth Bolton

Beth Bolton joined LSA in March 2023. A mixed media artist with a background in textiles and printing, she’s currently working with (environmentally friendly) earth pigments and soy milk.

Beth has been the treasurer of two charities in the past. She has worked in accounts for many years.

Treasurer
Email: treasurer@lsa-artists.org

Maristella Barbera

Maristella lives in Coventry and studies Business Management (BA) at Coventry University. She is Italian, from Sicily, and she has a passion for foreign languages and cultures.

She is President of the Coventry University Art Society and an emerging artist, exploring the immensity of techniques and experiences Arts can offer. She used to draw, craft, and paint since she was a child but took a different direction with her studies finding less time for artistic hobbies.

She began painting again and crafting about 2 years ago, utilising mixed media, upcycled, and recycled materials and tools. She is driven by passion and tries to let her feelings, emotions, and human condition guide her to ensure expressive authenticity. As an active member and volunteer, she got inspired by the Leamington Studio Artists (LSA) community and initiatives and has now joined the LSA Board of Trustees.

Sue Southorn

Originally from Swindon, Sue’s background is in education having taught in Bristol before moving to Warwickshire in 1973.

Sue has wide experience of working with young children, adult literacy programmes and community relation organisations. Sue was a Head in Rugby for 11 years and then a Special Needs Officer before retiring in 2010.

Sue has always had a keen interest in art; was Treasurer for Warwickshire Teachers Art Association for 20 years and since retirement has pursued her passion for art enjoying success locally and nationally.

Events
Email: events@lsa-artists.org

East Lodge Gallery

Willes Road, Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, CV32 4ER

Wednesday to Saturday
10.30am – 3.30pm

Sunday
11.00am – 3.30pm

Call East Lodge Manager: 01926 831723

The Art Room

5 Satchwell Court, Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, CV32 4QE

Monday to Saturday
10:00am – 5.00pm

Sunday
11:00am – 4:00pm

Call Art Room Manager: 0789 5721515