Nicola Triscott

Dr. Nicola Triscott is the Chief Executive Officer of FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) in Liverpool, a position she has held since May 2019.12 Here are some key points about her background and career:

Professional Experience

Current Role:: As CEO of FACT Liverpool, Triscott provides artistic and executive leadership for this major UK arts center specializing in art that embraces new technology and explores digital culture.2

Previous Experience::

• Founder and Director/CEO of Arts Catalyst (1994-2019): For 25 years, she built this organization into a leading UK art and research institution focused on critical engagement with science.2
• Principal Research Fellow for Interdisciplinary Art and Science at the University of Westminster (2017-2019).2

Expertise and Contributions

Triscott is known for her expertise in the intersections between art, science, technology, and society.2 Her work includes:

• Curating numerous exhibitions and events
• Commissioning over 170 artists' projects during her time at Arts Catalyst
• Lecturing and publishing internationally on topics related to art, science, and technology
• Authoring books on subjects like art and technology in the Arctic, art and space, and ecological art2

Education

• PhD in Curatorial Studies from the University of Westminster (2016-2017)
• BSc in Geography from University College London2

Approach and Vision

Triscott emphasizes the importance of:

• Organizational flexibility and responsiveness to changing cultural, technological, and economic landscapes
• Placing artists at the center of arts organizations
• Exploring the impact of technology on society through art
• Nurturing emerging talent and providing platforms for the next generation of artists and filmmakers3

Her work at FACT continues to focus on creating exceptional experiences at the intersection of society, art, and technology, while addressing challenges in the post-COVID arts sector.3