Our Trustees
The Federation of British Artists is governed by a Board of Trustees, who oversee the activities of the FBA to ensure it fulfils its charitable mission. Up to a maximum of 15 board members, nine trustees are representatives from the nine member art societies, the Chair is independent, and up to 5 members are independent.
Meet our Trustees:
Jane Ellison | Chair of Trustees
Jane Ellison is Chair of the Trustees. A former BBC Executive, she is now an advisor to arts, heritage and higher education organisations.
Alastair Adams PPRP
Alastair Adams PPRP is an artist whose love of painting evolved into a 30-year career in commissioned portraiture.
Max Angus SWLA
Max Angus SWLA has a background in painting and graphic drawing. Her work captures wildlife in their natural surroundings.
Mick Davies PPRBA
Mick Davies PPRBA served as RBA president for five years. During this time, he was a key advocate for young artists.
Eela Devani
Independent Trustee
David Glazebrook
Independent trustee
Robin Hazlewood RI
When Robin Hazlewood RI looks at the world, it is colour and movement that excites him the most. His work is both representational and abstract.
Martin Howarth HH
Martin Howarth HH creates figurative works from life. However, in these he is not recreating reality, but presenting a way of looking at things.
Luis Morris ROI
Luis Morris ROI uses painting as a way to celebrate light and the sensual joy derived from seeing.
Richard Rees PPS
Richard Rees PPS has a history in architecture and urban design. He uses oil pastel expressively to bring out the vibrancy of different built environments.
Carolyn Simpson RSMA
Carolyn Simpson RSMA creates sculptures that prioritise the fluidity and movement of the subjects rather than accurate and realistic depictions.
Toby Ward NEAC
Toby Ward NEAC paints and draws people, the things they do and the places they inhabit using memory and imagination.