ProArts+ offers specialist legal advice, business consultancy and governance services to creative and cultural organisations
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About ProArtsPlus
Keith Arrowsmith and his colleagues provide creative and cultural organisations, charities and other third sector bodies with specialist legal advice, expert guidance and strategic solutions.
We have lots of experience sorting out governance and administration headaches, and the paperwork that underpins artistic and charitable activity. We deliver our services expertly, following stringent Codes of Practice, without pomp or ceremony.
If you work for a public body, charity, social enterprise or a creative company, we’d be delighted to help.
Industry Leading
Over 30 years, Keith Arrowsmith has been recognised by many independent publications and industry bodies as a leading supplier of legal and governance advice. He knows how to explain complex rules and regulations in a friendly, sensible, cost-efficient manner.
Online or in Person
We want to make sure our services are as accessible as possible. By default, all of our work with you will remain confidential, and we know that some conversations are easier in person. We work from our offices in Sheffield, and use public transport to travel elsewhere.
Easy to Use
We can provide as much (or as little) support as you want. We love teamwork, and we can deliver stand-alone projects if the need arises. We will make sure that each project is carefully and thoughtfully designed, and the budget agreed with you before we start work.
Book a Slot
To book a slot with ProArtsPlus, simply click on the ‘Book a Slot’ button. This will take you to our online diaries to find a convenient time for an initial online consultation with Keith, Pamela, or Jerry for expert guidance on the legal, governance, or business aspects of your creative project or charitable organisation.
Our Commitment to the Arts
Dedicated Support for Creative and Cultural Organisations
At ProArtsPlus, we are deeply committed to empowering creative and cultural organisations by providing tailored legal advice that meets the sector’s unique needs. Our team understands the challenges faced by charities and not-for-profit organisations, and we try to offer practical solutions that support sustainability and best practices. By focusing on the specific requirements of the arts sector, we ensure that our clients receive the guidance necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
Meet Our Team
Keith Arrowsmith
Managing Director
Founder and managing partner, Keith is the driving force behind the company, and a long time passionate advocate for the arts. Keith qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has, since then, helped charities and other organisations in the cultural, creative, heritage, and educational sectors.
Jerry Knight-Smith
Senior Legal Advisor
Jerry qualified as a solicitor in June 2024. Before retraining in law, he enjoyed many years at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre where he was Head of Casting and an Associate Director. With a background in stage management and theatre production across the UK, he brings this broad experience and his long appreciation of the arts world to his work at ProArts+.
Pamela Johnson
Practice Manager
Pamela brings a wealth of expertise in arts management and the wider creative industries to ProArts+. She has a degree in Performing Arts, and a PGCE and Diploma in Fundraising. With a track record in 1:1 support, helping small to medium-sized organisations navigate growth, diversify their funding and shape business plans, she has a particular interest in charity governance and supporting boards to achieve best practice.
Michael Birks
Paralegal
Michael is currently in his final year of his law degree at Sheffield Hallam University. Michael is developing his skills in dispute resolution, contract negotiation and redlining, intellectual property law, trademarks, and corporate processes. Now embarking on his professional journey as a paralegal at ProArts+, Michael is keen to apply his growing expertise to support organisations in the creative and cultural sectors.