Kealy Whenray

Kealy is a cultural leader with over 15 years of experience and a passion for delivering impactful cultural experiences. Her career demonstrates creative management and delivery across multiple art forms and heritage settings. Kealy’s most recent role as Creative and Cultural Development Manager at New Forest District Council saw her implement new ways of working across an Arts Council England Priority Place, where she designed and delivered cultural strategy and policy, alongside arts investment and project development.

With a BA (Hons) in Dance Practice & Performance, Kealy’s background includes ten years as a dance artist, facilitator, and creative producer at many cultural, community and education settings, including Pegasus Theatre, Oxford. She also has experience in fundraising and visitor experience roles for the National Trust, and in setting up and running a community charity.