THE TEAM… and here we are!
James Carlin BEM
Chief Executive
James has two decades of experience in the third sector, working for organisations including UNICEF UK, Localgiving, 3SG, and the Bath City FC Foundation. In 2021, he was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to social enterprise, interfaith relations, and the voluntary sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Brought up in Bath, James also has a long-standing interest in the arts, influenced by his father's work as a gallery manager. He also makes his own music under the alias Tumbian.
Louise Rushford
Creative Director
Louise, who is originally from Glasgow, moved to Bath in 2007 after 15 years in London where she studied for a degree in Sculpture followed by a post-grad in Contemporary Dance at the internationally renowned Laban Centre.
She has had a career as a professional dancer, artist, designer and teacher and still keeps her creative juices flowing with her love for life drawing, putting her pointe shoes on in ballet classes and is currently writing a novel…nearly four years in!
Louise is excited to bring her skills and all this experience to RRS.
Benedict Green
Facilities & Events Manager
Benedict has 18 years of experience in the events industry, both as a manager and a trained musician.
With a lifelong, deep love of music and live performance, Benedict has played over 1,500 gigs across the UK and Europe - giving him a rare understanding of venues from both sides of the stage.
He oversees everything from logistics and health & safety to contractor coordination and on-the-day delivery, ensuring RRS runs like clockwork for artists and audiences alike.
Originally from Bath, Benedict is thrilled to bring his experience home to a space that shares his passion for music, creativity and community.
Ruth Moser
Founder
Ruth was born and grew up in Basel, Switzerland and has a Fine Arts degree from Farnham and later completed an MA in Textile Design at Bath Spa University.
She moved to Bath in 1991 where she continues to live and pursue her career as an artist and textile designer.
Roseberry Road Studios was set up by Ruth in May 2023 along with Calum Mackenzie and Caspar Curtis-Mackenzie with a shared vision to create a vibrant arts centre as an important contribution to Bath‘s cultural life and local community.
‘’I have been involved in this wonderful building at Roseberry Road for many years. Before the studios, The Woodworks Project was based here, a charity set up by my husband to give the disadvantaged the opportunity to learn new skills in upholstery and carpentry. Helping the community through the arts and crafts, together with my own creative work, are my two passions in life.’’
