Dipak Mistry

Dipak Mistry is an experienced professional in the arts and culture sector, currently serving as a Senior Relationship Manager (Interim) for Visual Arts at Arts Council England since April 2018. Mistry is the Co-Founder of Acuity Arts Limited, which focuses on delivering art commissions and creative interventions for business clients. Additionally, Mistry operates Mistry Ltd, a programme broker that fosters partnerships between arts and industry. Previous roles include Grants & Programme Manager at Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and Trustee Director at Luton Culture Trust. Mistry has also held positions as Business Development Manager for both Vivacity Peterborough Culture and Leisure and Oxford City Council, alongside mentoring entrepreneurial start-ups at Accelerate Cambridge. Educational qualifications include a Fine Art and Film degree from Leeds Beckett University and a Foundation in Arts and Design from the University of Leicester.