We have a small staff and are supported by Volunteers, Directors and Trustees

Staff & Volunteers

  • Volunteers

    Oxmarket Contemporary is supported by more than 30 volunteers who give their time to support our efforts to promote artists, craftspeople and designers. If you would like to volunteer at Oxmarket Contemporary please click here

Board of Directors and Trustees

  • Martyn Bell

    Martyn was previously Chairman of the Oxmarket Management Board from 2015 to early 2019.

    Born in Brighton, he was educated at a State Grammar School and then Manchester University , where he graduated in Economics. He pursued a career in International Marketing & Retailing, retiring in 2000.

    Since retirement he has lived in the City of Chichester and has served as a local Councillor since 2007. For 2014/15 he was appointed Chairman of Chichester District Council and for 2018/19 he was appointed Mayor of Chichester.

    Martyn is Chairman of Chichester District Scouts, a Trustee of Chichester Marks Holocaust Memorial Day and a Vice- President of The Arts Society Chichester.

    Martyn is the Chair of the Oxmarket Association Trustees .

  • Louise Myles

    Louise started her career with leading advertising agencies before moving into management consultancy. She founded a boutique management consultancy specialising in strategic marketing and customer facing operations for a wide range of private and public sector clients.

    She sold her consultancy after the birth of her daughter and has since worked with a number of small brands and start ups on their marketing strategy. She is a Trustee for a small education charity in Africa and previously, a Carers charity in Sussex.

    She has a lifelong interest in Art having completed an Art Foundation course at Worthing College of Art prior to University, and is now a keen collector.

    Louise joined the board in 2021

  • Stephen Smith (Treasurer)

    Stephen is a graduate of Cambridge University and London Business School and has had a varied career including roles in strategy consulting, IT, change management and finance. He has worked for UK and US headquartered global companies in consumer goods and medical devices respectively and for a tech startup in the education sector.

    Having lived and worked in Ireland, Hungary and Switzerland for 12 years, he and his family returned to the UK and settled in Chichester in 2014. Aside from the Oxmarket, he also has a voluntary role as FD of Tops'l Sailcruise, a membership-owned sailing club based out of Port Solent, and volunteers for the South Downs National Park.

    Stephen has a lifelong passion for the arts, is a frequent visitor to Chichester Festival Theatre and is an active amateur musician playing in several local orchestras and ensembles.

    Stephen joined the Board as Treasurer in 2023.

  • Jonathan Bell

    Jon is originally from Southampton, and currently lives in Southsea. He has worked for many years in corporate leadership roles, predominantly in the public sector. He is currently the Human Resources Director for a large organisation in London. He has an MBA from the University of Kent and is a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

    As well has having a keen interest in the arts, Jon is a keen climber and serves on the committee of the Hampshire Mountaineering Association.

    Jonathan joined the board in 2023.

  • Becky Harris

    Becky is a graduate of Cambridge University and has worked in industry, most recently in media and telecomms. As a qualified accountant her experience has been within the finance and commercial areas and she is experienced in driving growth, assessing commercial opportunities and ensuring financial stability.

    Becky is currently working for a Hampshire based charity and enjoying being able to support and make a difference in a much smaller organisation that helps young people develop and thrive.

    She is thrilled to be part of this organisation and hopes her commercial and finance experience can make a difference to the Oxmarket Gallery. She loves art and the opportunity to understand more and support the industry is really exciting.

    Becky joined the board in November 2023.