After almost 20 years of service, Ruth Gould is leaving DaDaFest to move on to pastures new.
Ruth has contributed so much – not just to the organisation – but to the disability and D/deaf arts landscape locally, nationally and internationally.
Ruth has been a leader and pioneer in creating opportunities to empower disabled and D/deaf artists. As well as using the arts to challenge social attitudes and reposition disabled and D/deaf people in society.
Sally Gannon, Chair of the Board of Trustees at DaDaFest says, "We are incredibly thankful to Ruth for her enormous contribution in shaping DaDaFest to what we know it to be today.
Her passion and commitment as Artistic Director has been invaluable. She leaves behind a fantastic legacy and a strong organisation that we can continue to develop. We wish Ruth a fond farewell and the very best of luck in all future endeavours.”
Ruth Gould, Artistic Director says, “After being involved in and leading the company for over 23 years, I felt it was due time to move on to new challenges. It has been a tough decision, but I know DaDaFest has developed to be one of the world’s leading disability arts companies and I have enjoyed helping it get there. I am grateful for the support of the staff and the board of trustees and how we have worked together to make enormous impact using the arts, and leading on social justice disability issues.
As my new job also takes me away from Liverpool, I will aim to continue to be a supporter and maybe even create new links with DaDaFest in my future role. Thank you for giving me the chance to thrive and grow – it has been one of the best experiences of my life.”