Kes Bradley

Co-Chair

Kes works as a Senior Autism Community Link Worker for the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service. The service aims to provide practical help and holistic support for socially isolated autistic adults, whilst addressing health inequalities in the region. He is experienced at helping services to make adjustments, and consider ways to be more accessible.

He has a longstanding interest in widening participation into the arts, which has
informed his work with various marginalised communities in different roles. This has included helping autistic writers get their work published, and creating short films with ex-offenders. Presently he is exploring developing autism specific access to
cultural spaces within Bristol. 

Adrian Kitchen

Treasurer

Adrian initially studied Maths and Music at London University.  After gaining a PGCE he moved into teaching and taught maths in secondary education for a number of years before working in Further Education. Since 1999 he has worked at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College where his job involves working with students to improve their literacy, numeracy and study skills. Many of the students he supports are dyslexic or dyspraxic or have missed out on educational opportunities.

Recently he has qualified as a bookkeeper with IAB membership and now works
part-time offering a self-employed bookkeeper service, as well as continuing to study book-keeping and accountancy. He is keen to support local micro-businesses and self-employed individuals.

Creativity has always been very important to Adrian and he continues to study and play piano.

Charlotte Meacher-Jones

Board Member

Charlotte joined Arnolfini as Visitor Services Manager in March 2024, bringing five years of experience from the Visitor Experience Team at Tate. With a strong background in delivering inclusive and impactful community projects, she is passionate about creating spaces where diverse voices can be heard and celebrated.

Prior to her role at Arnolfini, Charlotte graduated with Distinction in Creative Practice
(Masters) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. As a practice-based artist and researcher, she has been making work since 2015, exploring performance cultures through experimental live art, installation, moving image, and writing. Her
work has been presented at venues such as Duckie, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, DINA
Venue, and Harts Lane Gallery.

Beyond her artistic practice, Charlotte is a founding member of Big Dyke Energy, a South London queer rave created for queer women, trans+, intersex and non-binary individuals. Born from a desire for safe and inclusive spaces within dance music, Big
Dyke Energy aims to provide a platform for authentic self-expression and collective
joy.

Charlotte is dedicated to ongoing community engagement, striving to foster inclusivity and create spaces for underrepresented groups within the community.

Lucia Mitterova

Board member

Lucia brings a wealth of experience in the arts sector, education, and social care, alongside a strong passion for promoting inclusivity and creativity. She is committed to supporting AIM’s mission of expanding access to the arts and fostering a sense of belonging within the creative community.

As a Support Worker and Art Activity Coordinator, she has developed and delivered small projects that support mental well-being and community participation through creative expression. At Able, she specialised in mental health support, providing meaningful art activities tailored to individual needs in supported living and community settings.She also has experience as a manager in the mental health and learning disability sector, overseeing staff, coordinating services, and ensuring quality standards were met.

Lucia has contributed to exhibitions, tours, and accessible resources with organisations including the RWA, Arnolfini, Victoria Art Gallery, and Studio Upstairs. She has worked behind the scenes with technician teams and currently volunteers as Assistant to the Head of Development at RWA, supporting fundraising and partnership work. She is currently completing a BA (Hons) Open Degree focusing on marketing, leadership, and the art and its critical histories. Her previous studies include qualifications in arts and humanities, art and visual culture, and business-related subjects.

“AIM’s strong commitment to making the arts accessible and inclusive for everyone truly resonates with me. I believe in the innate power of art to foster connection, understanding, and meaningful change. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute through my experience in programme development, partnership building, and collaborative projects,” – Lucia