John Coburn

John Coburn is a seasoned cultural leader with 14 years of experience spearheading innovative and impactful public programs in museums across North East England.

He excels in assisting museums in understanding and catering to the needs of marginalized communities, both in-person and online, driving organizational change and fostering experimental participatory initiatives.

John's leadership has been instrumental in guiding museums to adapt to the evolving demands of audiences in a dynamic world.

His expertise lies in digital programs, audience development strategy, participatory practices, arts heritage research collaborations, and cultivating cultures of organizational innovation.

John pursued his Linguistics BA (Hons) degree at The University of Manchester and has held key roles such as Creative Director at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books, Digital Programmes Manager, Project Coordinator, and Digital Coordinator at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.