The Team
Kate Lynch
Artistic Director
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Kate has worked in arts administration for more than 25 years and joined Highlights as Co-Director in 2018. Kate is passionate about playing her part in bringing the arts to rural communities and has been a promoter in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria since 2015.
Jo Cottrell
General Manager
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Jo joined the team in January 2025, having been a business manager in a primary school for 20 years. Jo is an artist, selling her work in local galleries and craft fairs across the north.
Dawn Foster
Creative Administrator
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Dawn joined the team in April 2023 after taking a year out to complete a Masters in Environment, Health and Wellbeing. She is also a musician and performs regularly in Cumbria.
Sarah Gent
Community Programmer
Sarah joined the Highlights team in July 2026. She brings a wealth of experience in community work, project management and arts marketing having worked at TCR Hub and The Witham in Barnard Castle. She is keen to enable people to access inclusive arts experiences and support artists to flourish in rural communities.
