Towner Eastbourne Director Joe Hill Announces Departure After Eight Years of Growth
Eastbourne, UK – Joe Hill, Director of Towner Eastbourne, has announced his resignation from the prominent art gallery after eight years of dedicated service. His departure marks the end of a period of significant growth and achievement for the gallery, which notably hosted the prestigious 2023 Turner Prize.
Hill expressed his satisfaction wiht the progress made during his tenure, stating that it had been “hugely rewarding watching the art venue grow locally, regionally and nationally.” He leaves the organization confident in its strong position and optimistic about its future prospects.
Under Hill’s leadership, Towner Eastbourne experienced a substantial increase in visitor numbers, exceeding 200,000 annually. This growth reflects the gallery’s increasing prominence as a cultural hub for Eastbourne and the wider South East region. Furthermore, the gallery successfully secured a grant too develop a new habitat and heritage center at Black Robin Farm, located in the South Downs National Park. This ambitious project promises to expand Towner Eastbourne’s reach and impact, connecting art with the natural landscape and local heritage.
The gallery has initiated the search for a successor to lead the organization into its next chapter. Details regarding the recruitment process and timeline will be announced shortly. hill’s contributions have been instrumental in establishing Towner Eastbourne as a leading contemporary art museum and a vital contributor to the cultural landscape of East Sussex.