The DOCA team

Patrizia Ribul is a senior arts and museum leader with over 15 years’ experience directing museums, galleries, and cultural organisations. She specialises in leadership, governance, and strategic planning, with a strong record in operational transformation, fundraising, and community engagement.  Patrizia has led award-winning museums, delivered major capital projects, and secured national funding. She holds degrees in arts administration and law, and her strengths include delivering impactful, sustainable cultural initiatives.

Aimée Payton joined DOCA in 2025 as Makers Market Manager. Based in nearby Rowde, she is a creative practitioner specialising in upholstery and handmade lampshades, and regularly exhibits at fairs and exhibitions. Aimée is also co-founder of the Modern Makers Collective, through which she has organised popular makers markets and workshops since 2020. She is passionate about supporting makers and giving communities the chance to discover and enjoy high-quality handmade work. Aimée is excited to bring her experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to DOCA’s Makers Market, helping it grow as a vibrant, welcoming event for both artists and visitors.

Loz is pleased to return to DOCA after a two-year break to complete a Masters in Contemporary Crafts at Hereford College of Arts. She was Artistic Director at DOCA between 2016 and 2022, introducing the Colour Rush, Window Wanderland, the Shambles installations and more to the programme, she is now excited to focus purely on the creative programme in a part-time role that will allow her to continue her creative practice and involvement with other nationwide arts projects. Loz is keen to create opportunities for the community to be involved in the creative side of our work, to support artists,