Nottingham Contemporary has pushed back against claims that the gallery’s leadership has enabled a “toxic and oppressive work environment,” telling Arts Professional it is “firmly committed” to fostering a “safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace”.
Director Salma Tuqan said that although the allegations came from a single source, claiming to be a whistleblower group, the gallery takes them “seriously”, adding that “open communication and regular feedback are central to how we continue to strengthen our internal culture”.
Tuqan, added that the organisation has established an employee forum as a “safe and open space for dialogue around any staff concerns”.
The claims, shared anonymously with media outlets and funders, included allegations that several trustees had resigned in recent months due to “a loss of confidence in the gallery’s leadership” and “deteriorating financial and institutional stability,” claiming that “private donors had withdrawn their financial support.”
Nottingham Contemporary’s most recent accounts for the year ending March 2024 reported that nine trustees had resigned since December 2023, compared with four in the previous year.
“Over the past year, there have been trustees who have stepped down from our board — some due to capacity and personal commitments, and others as part of a natural cycle of board renewal,” said Tuqan.
“While there have been a range of perspectives among trustees, departures have reflected individual circumstances and opinions...
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