Meet the Team

Paul Newman joined DVA as the Creative Director in autumn 2022.

He has worked with artists and arts organisations in the south west for over 10 years, as a curator as well as in event management.

As an artist, he is a member of  The Arborealists and The Society of Graphic Fine Art. 

Izzie Jobbins joined DVA in February 2022. She assists DVA members, communications and project management. 

Her own artistic practice explores memories, humour, and archiving. She has an interest in community art and supporting the work of emerging artists.

Polly Hobbs joined DVA in October 2023 and produces Dorset Art Weeks, along side the DVAtions programme.  

Polly is an artist, framer and arts professional who has worked in events management and marketing for over 10 years.

Mandy joined DVA in August 2017 as bookkeeper and secretary.

She has extensive experience of arts organisations administration having worked in this area for many years.

As an antidote to hunching over a computer Mandy is also a keen sound recordist, never happier than when stomping over the Dorset hills with microphone and zoom.