Experience

UK New Artists

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator, Robert Walters UK New Artist of the Year £10k Award

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Curator annually (2019-2023) A national open call process culminating in 10 finalists and a curated awards exhibition in partnership with Saatchi Gallery. Award value £10k Runner Up £5k Finalists receive exhibition fees, separate to shipping l, travel and accommodation expenses. Previous Winners 2019: Conor Rodgers (Winner) Camilla Hanney (Runner up) 2021: Anne Von Freyburg (Winner) Catriona Robertson (Runner up) 2022: Habib Hajallie (Winner) Tyreis Holder (Runner Up) Show less



The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

• Rawtenstall, Lancashire, UK

• Artist and Curator

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Clore Leadership

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clore Visual Art Fellow 2022

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Fellowship supported by The Artist Information Company (a-n) A collection of cohort residential, skills workshops, self-directed learning, facilitated coaching sessions, and secondment at Towner Eastbourne Fellowship supported by The Artist Information Company (a-n) A collection of cohort residential, skills workshops, self-directed learning, facilitated coaching sessions, and secondment at Towner Eastbourne



ABINGDON STUDIOS

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Founding Artistic Director

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Founding director of Abingdon Studios Ltd- The first contemporary art studios and project space in Blackpool. Over the last 5 years the studios has provided much-needed support and facilities for contemporary art practitioners living on the coast as well as stimulated a number of artists transitioning to live and work in Blackpool as a decision to move to a more affordable and sustainable destination to take risks and experiment with their practice. There are 10 studios, fully occupied by an intergenerational group of artists bringing a wealth of experience to the table. Abingdon Studios Project Space (ASPS) has exhibited a wide programme of exhibitions, screenings, talks, and live art performances. Including the creation of Blackpools first-ever international residency programme, WORK/LEISURE, which supported artists from Germany, Finland, Canada and the UK with a month long residency inclusive of stipend, accommodation and exhibition space. We have supported over 150 artists over the last 5 years to develop new work, reach and engage new audiences and enhance peer networks locally, nationally and internationally. Now co-directed with artists and curator, Thomas Ireland since 2017. Show less



Towner Eastbourne

• United Kingdom
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secondee- Artist in Residence

  • Mar 2023 - Apr 2023



ART B&B CIC

• North West, England

• Art Commissioner

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2022

  Development, production and installation of key artists commissions as part of ART B&B CIC- a Small Capital Works project on Blackpool North Promenade. partners include: Blackpool Council, ACE, Tudor Trust, Power to Change, Coastal Communities Fund and Clore Prize Fund. Artworks range from large scale immersive sculptural installations in functioning bedrooms, to gallery and archival experiences, to library and reading room spaces. Also included acquisitions of existing works for site-specific public realm programming. Additional elements of the role included: Fundraising research and support, operational planning and development, community engagement and consultation, governance research and implementation of structures. Show less



UK New Artists

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Development and implementation of The Beginning, an international artists exchange, and exhibition between South Korea and UK. Developed with UK Young Artists and supported by British Council, Arts Council England, Seojung Art Centre. The beginning showcased 13 ambitious works from young artists aged 18-30 from the UK at the National Assembly, Seoul alongside South Korean artists who later exhibited in Nottingham as part of Nottingham citywide Takeover 2019. Artworks ranged from Woon Art Prize winning sculpture, national touring dance performance and live art, applied arts and ceramic works and painting, drawing and artist moving image. role included: Managing the budget, administration, and planning of all logistics including travel and accommodation, hospitality and program, presentations and exhibition installation, layout and launch event. Liaison with international partners Seojung Art Centre, shipping and condition checking of artworks. Show less



LeftCoast

• Blackpool, United Kingdom

• Places Project Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2017

  Collaborating with LeftCoast and partnership bodies to establish Abingdon Studios- Blackpool's first dedicated Visual Arts studio and project space. The Studios ambition is a result of research assessing the need for visual arts space in Blackpool. Also: Assisting further developments of artistic activity and premises such as Art B&B, as part of Creative People & Places programming, funded by Arts Council England. Collaborating with LeftCoast and partnership bodies to establish Abingdon Studios- Blackpool's first dedicated Visual Arts studio and project space. The Studios ambition is a result of research assessing the need for visual arts space in Blackpool. Also: Assisting further developments of artistic activity and premises such as Art B&B, as part of Creative People & Places programming, funded by Arts Council England.



Urban Dance Project CIC

• Fylde Coast

• Director

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  offering street, urban, contemporary and alternative dance and art opportunities to the community. Ages range from 3-70. Opportunities include classes, international masterclasses, workshops, collaborative commissions, FlashMobs, promotional work and large scale corporate events and artistic performances. The notable activity includes: performances at Blackpool FC, Manchester United FC, Blackpool Illuminations switch-on events and music videos for Sony Europe. Recently funding via Blackpool' Creative People & Places for a series of intervention works, culminating in a showcase at Blackpool Grand Theatre as part of Breakin Convention. Show less



FYCreatives

• Blackpool, United Kingdom

• Enterprise Advisor

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2015

  Assiting the development of new creative start up businesses. Supporting events, course and networking opportunties for creative's and businesses alike. Marketing and strategic development of FYCreatives. Enhancing Blackpool business and culture sector. Assiting the development of new creative start up businesses. Supporting events, course and networking opportunties for creative's and businesses alike. Marketing and strategic development of FYCreatives. Enhancing Blackpool business and culture sector.



Venn Projects

• FYC Gallery, FYCreatives, 154-158 Church Street, Blackpool

• Curator

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

  A partnership between myself, FYCreatives, The Lucky Jotter and Supercollider | Contemporary Art Projects. A bridge gallery and programme opportunity between Grundy NPO, Creative School of Arts and independent arts facilities in Blackpool. Platforming graduate and emerging artists alongside inter/nationally challenging contemporary artists. Exhibits include: Ian Tilton, Stones Roses, Wayne Daniel, Pseudo, Emma Benyon, Alice Bradshaw's Museum of Contemporary Rubbish, Sam Shendi Souls and Roadside Museum by John O'Hare and Gordon Culshaw Show less



LeftCoast / Blackpool Pride

• Blackpool, England

• Curator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Freelance Curator for the first ever LGBT Contemporary Art Exhibition featured at Blackpool Pride 2014 Liaising with inter/national artists and local heritage collections to form the "we're here..." exhibition with inter/national artists Paul Harfleet and The Pansy Project, Jez Dolan and Polari, and Harry Clayton Wright's Canned Heat Film. Also installed was the first ever screening of Channel 4's 'Big Gay Wedding, The Musical' Working across Arts and Heritage departments in Local authority to re-imagine archive material and deliver community engagement strands to the exhibition by way of community collections of objects, memorabilia and storytelling. Show less



Hope St and Blackpool Council

• Blackpool, United Kingdom

• "Myriorama"

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Art commission for Winter Gardens, Blackpool. In conjunction with Hope Street Ltd, Blackpool Council and Arts Council England. Community Engagement through to Contemporary Art Installation as part of Blackpool Culture Shops Project utilising an empty shop unit. Evaluated by the creation of blog: www.poolmyriorama.wordpress.com Art commission for Winter Gardens, Blackpool. In conjunction with Hope Street Ltd, Blackpool Council and Arts Council England. Community Engagement through to Contemporary Art Installation as part of Blackpool Culture Shops Project utilising an empty shop unit. Evaluated by the creation of blog: www.poolmyriorama.wordpress.com



Teraphim Consulting Ltd

• Public Art Consultation Officer, Freelance

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2011

  Tesco. Liaising with large populations of public people nationally and informing public members of planning proposals, in store layouts and public art installation plans.UK August 2006 Tesco. Liaising with large populations of public people nationally and informing public members of planning proposals, in store layouts and public art installation plans.UK August 2006



Teraphim Consulting

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Art Consultation Officer

  • 2006 - 2010

  Nationwide art and planning consultation for large retailers and communities. Nationwide art and planning consultation for large retailers and communities.



Harris Museum & Art Gallery

• Information Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2006

  As part of a team and solely monitoring and informing the public of the artist's intentions concerning 'KUBA', a large scale art installation by nominated Turner Prize artist Kutlug Attaman. Working closely with Harris Museum Representatives and projecting the artist's history to visitors.UK As part of a team and solely monitoring and informing the public of the artist's intentions concerning 'KUBA', a large scale art installation by nominated Turner Prize artist Kutlug Attaman. Working closely with Harris Museum Representatives and projecting the artist's history to visitors.UK