Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet our wonderful gallery team! When you drop into the Society, one of these friendly faces should be at the front desk or working away at the computer in the office. 

AMANDA WALSH GALLERY MANAGER

Amanda joined the Society in September 2022 as Gallery Manager. With a law degree from the University of York, Amanda worked in finance in Oxfordshire before moving to St Ives in 2020 to join the School of Painting team working in Marketing, HR and Finance.

MARIE KEELING – GALLERY ASSISTANT

Marie is a local artist and Member of the St Ives Society. Originally from Manchester, she moved to St Ives over 20 years ago and has helped historic organisations all over the town, including the Print Works on Back Road East and the St Ives Arts Club.

CLARE COOPER – GALLERY ASSISTANT & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Clare joined the Society in November 2024. She graduated from The University of Edinburgh with an MA in History of Art and Painting in July 2024, before relocating to Cornwall. Clare is also a autobiographical figurative oil painter whose work focuses on interpersonal relationships, candid body language, and the feminist gaze.