Dave Charlesworth is an artist, curator and producer based in South East London. He is also a co-founder of South Kiosk. Through his production work he has worked nationally and internationally on major creative projects at Somerset House Studios, Royal College of Art, V&A and Whitechapel Gallery. He is the regular producer for Jones Bulley, working on ACE Strategic Touring Fund funded project Living Symphonies. In 2022 Dave worked with Artquest to produce a paper on The Future of Making, outlining potential ways in which artists could structure the way they work in the next 10 years. He has curated critically successful shows outside South Kiosk at Rokeby (London), Kestle Barton (Cornwall), Yan Tan Tether (Huddersfield).

Emma has been with KitMapper since 2022, joining us after completing a Masters degree in Contemporary Art Practice at the Royal College of Art. Initially working as part of the production team across a variety of projects and installations, Emma now manages the equipment hires, rentals and client outreach. Having previously worked at an international gallery guide and post-production houses for television and advertising, Emma brings her wealth of knowledge and connections across the creative industries into her role as business development manager.

Edd joined KitMapper as a full-time team member in 2023, after having worked with us closely for the past two years, assisting with Anicka Yi’s Turbine Hall Commission, operations, and specialist consultations to artists and institutions. Edd’s experience as a technician on everything from analogue tape loop installations to multi-screen projection mapping means he has an excellent technical understanding and in-depth knowledge of the latest software and hardware. As an independent music producer Edd brings specialist audio knowledge to the team and is currently overseeing several bespoke projects.

Matt recently joined KitMapper after having worked as a freelance technician for us and other London-based galleries and arts institutions for several years. He is also Technical Director at LUX where he has had nearly a decade of experience in the handling, presentation, distribution, production and preservation of artists film and video work. He brings to the team inexhaustible specialism in multifaceted AV production and presentation, which is further informed by previous experience as technical co-director of Sierra Metro project space in Edinburgh and his own video, sound and installation-based artistic practice.

Phil has been working in arts production for fifteen years as a curator, technician, exhibition and event producer, studio and gallery manager, and as director of Black Tower Projects, a project space and artist studio provider in South London. The breadth of this experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the various stages in the development of creative projects, from concept to delivery. His work with cultural and educational institutions, brands and experimental art spaces means he can easily adapt to a range of contexts within the creative sector and respond with sensitivity to the particular requirements of clients and their audiences.

Ryszard joined KitMapper in early 2022. Between 2018 and 2022 he was Gallery Technical Manager at the Whitechapel Gallery, London, and prior to that he was Senior Technician at Tate Modern. He brings a wealth of familiarity with museum standard installation and process, with experience in realising new commissions ranging from Nalini Malani (Can You Hear Me? 2020) to Elmgreen and Dragset (The Whitechapel Pool, 2018).

Sarah / Sez is an artist & producer specialising in relationship management. She is the founder of studio Valentine & her work in the creative industries has been defined by a passion for building meaningful connections, fostering innovation and contributing to the cultural landscape. Her extensive experience includes collaborating with diverse clients and employers such as Somerset House, Thames Festival, RCA and many others to conceive, develop, and deliver innovative projects across various creative disciplines. As a practicing artist, Sez brings a unique perspective and creative vision to her work, infusing each project with a sense of authenticity, originality, and depth.

Mark, a former MD at Deezer and Senior Vice President at Warner Music, has over thirty years of experience in the creative sector. A NED/Chair on a number of high-profile boards, he is now focussing part of his time on identifying and nurturing successful startups. His role on the board of KitMapper is in conjunction with current board roles with 7digital, a global leader in end-to-end digital music solutions, Imagesound who curate in-store music for global retailers and, MIDiA Research, a highly-respected insight and analytics business, covering trends in the music, TV/video and Games industries. Mark’s expertise on KitMappers’s board cements our position as the top choice for creative media professionals.

After seven years in the company, Ben recently stepped down from his directorial duties to pursue other projects as an independent creative director. He still works with KitMapper and our selected clients on consultancy basis. He has a huge amount of experience in Production Management, overseeing the design, research and development, fabrication, and on-site installation of a wide array of projects. These range from ‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’ by Manal AlDowayan, to Anicka Yi’s Turbine Hall Commission ‘In Love With the World’. His in-depth knowledge of creative and technical processes ensures work is completed to the highest of standards.

Al has been working with KitMapper since 2019 in project and operational roles, and now as Head of Projects. He has vast project, process and operational experience across the arts, charity and not for profit sectors. Al is focussed on his and KitMapper’s sustained success of taking projects from the initial idea phase, through feasibility and development and onto realisation. In 2020 he set up non-profit art organisation South Birmingham Works, providing affordable artist studios and arts opportunities in Birmingham.

Gabriele joined KitMapper in Autumn 2022 as our Studio Manager, after recently completing her MFA at Goldsmiths, University of London. Prior to joining KitMapper she ran daily operations for a group of performing arts venues for six years in London and Brighton. She is devoted to cultural production and accustomed to managing teams and is currently leading on a number of internal KitMapper projects. Gabriele ensures the organisation operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, managing client relations in order to best meet their needs.