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 SAH Profile Helen Southwell - Chair
Helen joined the committee midway through 2022 to support with preparations for
the 'Art Trail' and somehow managed to land the role of Chair six months later.
Helen is keen to support the long-established activities that have been a part of
Plain Arts for a number of years, resurrecting some old favourites that have fallen
by the wayside and looking for new and exciting opportunities to showcase the
work of our talented group of artists. 
Helen is a working glass artist. She studied Ceramics and Textiles at university, and
since retiring from a high-profile job in education in 2021 is looking forward to having
more time to dedicate to her art. She is now combining her experience as a teacher
with her creative passion and offering 1 to 1 tuition, workshops, school and
community projects. Her work can be seen on her website: www.theglassroom.uk
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David Walker - Coordinator
I have been the Plain Arts Co-ordinator for the past 8 years, overseeing the running of the
Committee and ensuring that the local community is made aware of the wealth of artistic
talent that lies on their very doorstep. I have been constantly looking for new opportunities
and projects that will promote the work of Plain Arts members and developing working
relationships with local organisations such as the Salisbury Library, Fisherton Mill,
Salisbury Cathedral and Waterstones. In addition I have been the editor of the popular
Plain Arts newsletter.
I have been a professional photographer for the past 40 years following my two main interests
of travelling and photography. I am currently drawn to the extraordinary development of
street art and how people live with this as part of their daily lives.
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Simon Howden - Website & Design
A member on the committee for the past 7 years, Simon's role involves the design,
maintenance and general upkeep of the PA website - along with Ian's IT expert experience.
He is also responsible for the Design/Artwork & Print Fullfillment for all Marketing Materials
for Plain Arts yearly Calendar of Events:- Exhibition Posters / Banners / Flyers etc.
He also designs & manages the 'Art Trail' catalogue and associated peripherals.
Simon has been in the Design Industry for the past 40+ years, specialising in
'Design For Print', and currently runs his own design business here in Salisbury -
'Allthings Creative': www.naffarts.co.uk
Simon is also a professional artist. Works can be viewed at: www.simonhowdenartist.co.uk
SAH Profile Sian Rolston - Social Media
Sian joined the Plain Arts Committee in 2021 after moving from Devon.
Her role involves helping with Social Media with Jenny.
Away from Plain Arts Sian is an artist and does many things such as Acrylic painting
and Watercolours. Her work can been seen on her website: www.sianrolston.com
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Felicity Jowitt - Events Facilitator
Felicity joined the Plain Arts Committee in January of 2023.
Felicity's role is a 'Fluid' one - and a much needed extra pair of hands to help out
during our annual and seasonal calandar of events.
SAH Profile Jenny Monds - Marketing & Social Media
Jenny joined the committee in early 2022, in time to help with the preparations for that
year's 'Art Trail' - the first since the pandemic. She worked on securing advertising for the
Art Trail brochure, as well as joining in with general ideas/ promotion/ distribution of
printed brochures to as many venues as possible once they were ready.
Jenny's role now is principally social media, which she looks after on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. She also helps with exhibitions, events, and anything else where 'all hands
on deck' are needed.
Jenny was a librarian and bookseller in a former life. She now paints and draws.
Her work can be seen on her website: www.jennymonds.com

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 Ian Southwell - Treasurer & IT
Ian Joined the committee 3 years ago as Treasurer as well as supporting Simon in the
development and maintenance of the website and all things IT.
Ian has been a photographer for more than 40 years and has exhibited in the UK, Paris
and Istanbul. He teaches wedding and portrait photography and is a member of the Society
of  Wedding and Portrait Photographers.
More recently, Ian has begun painting, enthused by the talent he sees amongst local artists.
Ian’s commercial website is: www.ijsphotography.co.uk
Ian's personal art can be found at www.isoart.co.uk
You can also find him on Instagram @iansouthwellartist


Rebecca Berry - Membership
Becky has recently joined the committee and will be helping with membership and
in any other helpful way. Becky trained in Theatre design and is now a full time
artist creating whimsical and playful illustrations, artwork and sculpted pieces.
Her work can be seen on her website: www.bybeckyberry.co.uk