Natalie Pace

Fundraising and Development Manager

Natalie Joined Gecko in 2023 and has a background in arts programming, fundraising and artist development in roles for a gallery, a festival and in an independent capacity. Over the last ten years she has also gained experience within start-up businesses and roles for charities. 

In 2017 she co-founded Pier Projects Art Agency which is based in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Responsible for fundraising and partnership development, Natalie became increasingly passionate about scoping and delivering innovative and effective ways of developing organisational resilience, drawn to the entrepreneurial spirit it requires. 

A long-term advocate for performance that makes you think and feel in equal measure, she is excited to be supporting Gecko’s core business activities, capital development, artistic creation and touring, and creative engagement work. 

Outside of Gecko she is likely to be found running, researching and cooking Indian food or spending time by / on / in the sea.