Delighted to welcome Scott McGinn to our judging panel for Celebrating Our Strength in Our Diversity 2026. Thank you, Scott, for helping us celebrate creativity and the strength found in our differences. Biography: Scott McGinn has an academic background in literature and theatre, and a long senior career in the charity sector across Lincolnshire. As an occasional dancer and a frequent writer of poetry with over 1,000 pieces, Scott enjoys his own expression and the expression

Delighted to welcome Chukky Enyi Ibe to our judging panel for Celebrating Our Strength in Our Diversity Exhibition 2026. An accomplished folklorist, author and poet with extensive experience in Canada and Nigeria, Chukky brings a way with words that makes tradition breathe and the ordinary shine with wonder. Meet Chukky: @myfriendscallmebigenyi #ChukkyEnyiIbe #MeetTheJudges #CelebratingOurStrengthInOurDiversity #ArtExhibition2026

Welcome Sarah Brack to our judging panel for Celebrating Our Strength in Our Diversity 2026! Sarah previously worked alongside Chinwe Russell as Assistant Curator for the D31 Art Gallery, overseeing entries and orchestrating solo exhibitions for local artists. She now focuses her career on her love of antiques and is also a Director at x-church in Gainsborough, providing opportunities for local artists and musicians, primarily focussing on the youth of the area. Sarah shares:

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The countdown has begun. In just 4 days, the Chinwe Russell Auction of Contemporary Artworks by Living Artists will go live online on LiveAuctioneers, taking place on 15 February at 6pm (UK time)