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ArtVictoria Baths announces Anthony Baker as new CEO

Victoria Baths announces Anthony Baker as new CEO

Manchester’s Victoria Baths has announced that Anthony Baker has been appointed as its new CEO.

A highly respected figure in the cultural and arts sector, Anthony is a passionate advocate for the arts and its powerful role in transforming people and communities through inspiring and aspirational activities.

Anthony brings with him a wealth of experience from across the cultural sector. In his most recent role at the Grade II listed The Civic, Barnsley, he oversaw a transformational £3.5m funding project that created spaces for artists and community groups and delivered a renewed visitor experience.

Prior to this his 20 years working in the arts included roles as executive director and CEO at Freedom Festival in Hull and as artistic director and joint CEO at Dance City in Newcastle. This won’t be the first time that Anthony has been Manchester based, having studied architecture at Manchester Metropolitan University and lived here for six years into the early 2000s.

Anthony Baker, CEO of Victoria Baths, said: “I am super excited to be here at Victoria Baths.  The building is incredible, and the team is so passionate.  There’s a phenomenal opportunity to transform the Baths into the cultural, creative, community hub that this part of Manchester needs, and also serving the whole of the city region.  It’s going to be an exciting journey ahead and I’m proud to be a part of that.”

Anthony takes on the role of CEO at Victoria Baths at an important time for the much-loved heritage attraction, community resource and events venue.  Despite the amazing filming – including Peaky BlindersIt’s a Sin and Life on Mars – and events of international magnitude that take place at Victoria Baths the building remains on Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register, and so part of Anthony’s role will be overseeing its next stage of improvement works so that it can continue to play an important role in Manchester’s cultural and community life.

He will also be focussing on utilising the building spaces and heritage of the Baths, to develop and increase events and activities for both visitors and the local community to enrich the lives of all.

Anthony follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth Sibbering who retired from the role of managing director this summer having spent 10 years at Victoria Baths. During this time she has overseen significant milestones in the journey towards securing the future of Victoria Baths and in establishing its position as one of Manchester’s most treasured cultural and heritage attractions.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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