Maria Balshaw, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Maria Balshaw

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1970

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Profession: art exhibition curator, museum director

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Maria Jane Balshaw CBE (born 24 January 1970) is director of the Tate art museums and galleries.
The appointment was confirmed by the UK Prime Minister on 16 January 2017, making her the first female director of the Tate.[7][8]Previously Balshaw was the director of the Whitworth, University of Manchester and Manchester City Galleries, which includes Manchester Art Gallery and Gallery of Costume.
Balshaw was Director of Culture for Manchester City Council.
until May 2017. Balshaw is also on the National Council of the Arts Council England On 12 June 2015, Balshaw was appointed a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list for Services to the Arts.