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Lucy Bird

Policy and Research Lead at Art Fund
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Lucy Bird is a seasoned professional with 5 years 11 months of experience in arts administration, policy development, and education, holding positions at Art Fund, Royal College of Art, and various universities.
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Lucy Bird is a seasoned cultural policy expert with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaborative relationships. As a Policy and Research Lead at Art Fund, she has developed and implemented Levelling Up cultural policy with DCMS, and led the organization's response to the LGA Commission on Culture and Local Government. Prior to this role, Bird held positions at Arts Council England, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, and the Royal College of Art, where she managed student unions, workshops, and exhibitions. Bird's expertise spans cultural policy, public engagement, and leadership development. She has delivered workshops and presentations at various universities, including Arts University Bournemouth, University of Westminster, and University of Gloucestershire. Her experience includes managing student unions, leading cross-generation workshops, and providing public engagement and feedback at ONCA GALLERY LIMITED. Bird holds a Master of Arts in Fine Art Sculpture from the Royal College of Art and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Sculpture from the University of Brighton. She was recognized as a Rising Leader by the Aspen Institute UK.

Credentials

  • Rising Leader
    Aspen Institute UK

Experience

  • Art Fund
    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Policy and Research Lead
      • Jan 2024 - Present

    • Policy Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Various Universities
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Visiting Lecturer
      • Mar 2018 - Jan 2024
      • London, United Kingdom

      Delivered workshops, presentations, tutorials and assessments at Arts University Bournemouth, University of Westminster, Camberwell College of Arts (UAL), University for the Creative Arts Farnham, Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL), University of Gloucestershire, and University of Brighton.

  • Arts Council England
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Policy Officer
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Developed Levelling Up cultural policy with DCMS, led ACE’s response to the LGA Commission on Culture and Local Government, and assessed funding applications for National Portfolio Funding.

  • Hammersmith & Fulham Council
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Local Government Association NGDP Leadership & Management Scheme
      • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Graduate fast-track programme, run by the Local Government Association to provide local government with the high calibre managers that communities need.

  • Royal College of Art
    • Students' Union Co-president
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

      Managed the Students’ Union writing and implementing yearly strategies, key objectives and action plans which were aligned with my manifesto pledges and the annual budget. Represented over 2,000 Masters and PHD students, chairing rep meetings with students, staff Unions and the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Experienced strategy formation where I used my position as a voting member of the RCA Council, Senate, SMT, SLT, and the Students’ Union Board of Trustees to advise on how policy and strategy would affect the student body.

  • Royal Society of Sculptors
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Workshop Assistant
      • Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Assisted with workshops both at the gallery and during a ‘cross generation’ workshop series between a local care home and primary school.

  • ONCA GALLERY LIMITED
    • Brighton, England, United Kingdom
    • Gallery Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
      • Brighton, England, United Kingdom

      Front of House for exhibitions and performances, responsible for public engagement and feedback.

  • ART IN MIND LIMITED
    • Workshop Assistant
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

      Assisted with the running of mental health art workshops for young people.

  • Cath Kidston
    • Sales Assistant
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

Education

  • 2017 - 2019
    Royal College of Art
    Master of Arts - MA, Fine Art Sculpture
  • 2014 - 2017
    University of Brighton
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine Art Sculpture
  • 2013 - 2014
    Bristol School of Art
    Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
  • 2010 - 2012
    A levels
    English Literature (A), Geography (A*), Theology (A*)

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