Managing Director, Catherine Thomas shapes the firm’s visionary ethos—where art is not ornament, but catalyst. Bringing 25 years  experience, she’s crafted enduring art programmes that thread creativity through the built environment, brand cultures, and public life. Her curatorial instinct is fearless yet grounded, pairing imagination with deep inquiry to shape collections and commissions that stir thought and spark emotion. For Catherine, considered curation is a force for connection—and she’s spent her career building bridges between artists, clients, communities, and place.

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Curator, Sarah Daniels brings a clarity of vision and a lyrical approach to storytelling—her work weaves together artworks, audiences, and context into visual narratives that animate space. Her academic foundation in Fine Art and Art History informs a practice honed across galleries and institutions and now flourishes within Art Acumen’s multifaceted curatorial programmes. From permanent collections to public engagement, Sarah creates experiences that invite dialogue and spark belonging—whether through a conversation in a gallery, a workshop in the community, or a feature in print..

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Curator, Jo Howe brings precision and integrity to the long game of collection care. With more than fifteen years’ experience managing corporate collections, she navigates the dual imperatives of aesthetic resonance and asset strategy. Her expertise spans auditing, valuations, and programme design—ensuring every artwork is not only seen but understood, safeguarded, and aligned to purpose. At Art Acumen, Jo leads with sharp intelligence and deep respect for art’s enduring role in organisational legacy. 

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Creative Producer, Bev Milward’s practice moves between the grassroots and the monumental, guided always by a profound belief in art as a communal language. Equally at home curating a ceramic exhibition or designing a public engagement programme, she cultivates creative experiences that are inclusive, responsive, and resonant. Bev’s dual lens as artist and producer allows her to hold space for multiple perspectives—amplifying voices, nurturing ideas, and igniting conversation that ripples beyond the artwork itself.

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Senior Art Technician, David Franco is the calm at the centre of complexity. With a background in high-stakes installation environments—corporate, cultural, luxury—he choreographs each stage of the process with rigor and grace. From bespoke RAMS to final polish, David ensures that nothing detracts from the art. His technical fluency, discretion, and unwavering standards make him indispensable on-site, where detail matters and delivery is everything. Under his guidance, vision becomes reality—quietly, confidently, brilliantly.           

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Associate, Becky King brings clarity and emotional intelligence to the craft of brand storytelling. With over two decades at the heart of purpose-driven communication her approach is both intuitive and strategic, grounded in the belief that when a message is built on meaning, it becomes unforgettable. Becky leads brand consultation during the discovery phase, guiding clients to uncover their narrative and align their visual identity with the heart of who they are. Her work doesn’t just shape stories—it sets the tone for lasting, values-based connection.

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Associate, Devon Nocera lives where innovation meets expression. With a career forged in luxury communications and global brand partnerships she brings an instinctive understanding of cultural currency and audience engagement. Her academic insight, sharpened by a Master’s in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute, places her at the frontier of art’s digital evolution, with particular focus on AI’s role in creative practice.  Devon leads on technology-based art commissions and crafts communication frameworks that bridge concept and audience. Her work makes complex feel compelling, and the abstract unforgettable.