Andrew Hunt appointed director at Spacex Gallery

Spacex is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hunt as the organisation’s new director.

Hunt joins from Focal Point Gallery in Southend-on-Sea, where he has been director since 2008. He will lead Spacex into its fifth decade of producing exhibitions and commissioning public programmes in Exeter from December 2013, and will succeed Nicola Hood, who has been appointed curator at amino, a contemporary arts production company based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Spacex chair Mark Waugh commented: "Since its inception in 1974, Spacex has earned a reputation as a leading venue for the presentation and discussion of contemporary art.

"Andrew Hunt has a track record of inspirational programming and has worked with a dynamic range of international artists, writers and curators. In addition to his curatorial vision, he brings considerable expertise in writing, publishing and organisational development.

"I am delighted that Andrew will be joining us and am certain that he will build on the success of our outgoing director Nicola Hood on bringing exceptional artists to the gallery and city of Exeter."