Sophie Leighton

Sophie Leighton is an experienced arts professional currently serving as the Director of Bethlem Gallery since September 2020. Simultaneously, Sophie is pursuing an ESRC PhD at the University of Leicester starting in October 2019. Prior to these roles, Sophie held the position of Curator at the Freud Museum London from October 2010 to September 2020. Additional experience includes positions as Curator and AHRC Research Fellow at Clore Leadership (September 2018 - March 2019) and as Curator and Clore Fellow (2017/18) at Clore Leadership (September 2017 - July 2018). Early career roles involved curatorial work at the Victoria and Albert Museum (2005 - 2010) and as an Assistant guidebook editor for the National Trust (2004 - 2005).