Experience

Mediale

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Creative Director

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Mediale is an international media arts agency. We develop, produce, exhibit and tour work from artists working around the blurred edges of digital art. Dynamic and ambitious, Mediale represents a significant roster of artists and artworks. We work year-round to develop and deliver new commissions, live events and artistic development. We deliver careful, long-term interventions & holistic artist development, whilst producing high profile arts events that stimulate new thinking. Mediale maintains the highest possible standards of curation, delivery and production; commissioning and producing globally significant work that is accessible to all while championing diverse talent. Through incorporating technologies into their works, the artists we work with bridge the gap between the new and the traditional, to challenge and inspire. We work alongside artists, building trust through our actions, not just our words, to create lasting relationships, collaborations and partnerships with those who share and champion our values. Mediale is fundamentally focused on national and international impact. We take bold artistic risks, programming diverse, powerful and provocative work from across the globe. Mediale is an independent arts charity, originally founded in 2016 to celebrate the designation of York as the UK’s first and only UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. Show less



THE MOTHERHOOD PLAN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment

• Trustee

  • Jan 2016 - Present



Alexander Whitley Dance Company

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • Jan 2019 - Present



tomhigham.net

• Freelance

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Working as a producer, project manager, curator, and consultant in the arts and creative digital sectors. Working as a producer, project manager, curator, and consultant in the arts and creative digital sectors.



Factory International

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Producer

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Lead Producer on two major world premiere commissioned projects for Manchester International Festival 2017. Working closely with world leading artists, a wide range of co-commissioners and partner organisations to create unique and world class multi-disciplinary art projects. Lead Producer on two major world premiere commissioned projects for Manchester International Festival 2017. Working closely with world leading artists, a wide range of co-commissioners and partner organisations to create unique and world class multi-disciplinary art projects.



FutureEverything

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  Operational, financial and developmental lead, taking responsibility for all aspects of operational and curatorial management of the organisation. Solidifying a globally respected and connected organisation, building a growing and sustainable base, team and programme. Duties include curating, commissioning, programming, managing, negotiating and strategically leading the organisation.

• • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

  The company lead in terms of programming, financial management, sustainability and management excellence. Operational and creative lead, in close consultation with CEO.



Press Play Festival CIC

• Director

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2013

  Film festival based in Newcastle which created unique cinematic experiences in an array of playful spaces and places, in and around Newcastle upon Tyne. Film festival based in Newcastle which created unique cinematic experiences in an array of playful spaces and places, in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.



Modular Projects Ltd

• Director

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2013

  A creative production and programming organisation which specialised in devising and producing large scale, interdisciplinary digital art projects. A creative production and programming organisation which specialised in devising and producing large scale, interdisciplinary digital art projects.



Salzburg Global Seminar

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Forum for Young Cultural Leaders

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  50 young cultural leaders selected for a week long leadership seminar. 50 young cultural leaders selected for a week long leadership seminar.



~Flow

• Creative Programmer

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

  Developed, delivered, and promoted a high-profile creative programme, bringing together a range of artforms to respond to the themes behind ~Flow, the Artists Taking the Lead project for NE England. Developed, delivered, and promoted a high-profile creative programme, bringing together a range of artforms to respond to the themes behind ~Flow, the Artists Taking the Lead project for NE England.



TriggerShift

• Director / Project Lead

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

  Project lead for the young people's Cultural Olympiad project Triggershift, making interactive technology with young people, using the Xbox Kinect. Project lead for the young people's Cultural Olympiad project Triggershift, making interactive technology with young people, using the Xbox Kinect.



Wunderbar Festival

• Administrative Director

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2012

  A critical position tasked with the development of the organisation, working alongside the creative director. Role oversaw production, business planning, communications, fundraising, financial planning, staff management. A critical position tasked with the development of the organisation, working alongside the creative director. Role oversaw production, business planning, communications, fundraising, financial planning, staff management.



Clore

• Emerging Leaders Programme

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2011

  Selected for week long residential course for emerging leaders in the cultural and creative sectors. Selected for week long residential course for emerging leaders in the cultural and creative sectors.



Blue Sail Consulting (http://www.bluesailconsulting.com)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• North East Festivals and Events Action Learning Group

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Selected to be part of the North East Action Learning Group for best practice in festivals and events. Delivered by Blue Sail. Selected to be part of the North East Action Learning Group for best practice in festivals and events. Delivered by Blue Sail.



AV Festival

• Manager

  • 2009 - Apr 2010

  Overall responsibility for administrative, financial, and production management. Overall responsibility for administrative, financial, and production management.



Northern Lights Film Festival

• Acting Executive Director

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

  Provided strategic leadership and direction to NLFF 2008. Provided strategic leadership and direction to NLFF 2008.



NAFS - delivered by Management Centre

• fundraising and management in the arts sector

  • 2008 - 2008

  Widely recognised as the country’s leading arts fundraising course. Widely recognised as the country’s leading arts fundraising course.



Tyneside Cinema

• Volunteer & Projects Manager

  • 2006 - 2008

  Strategic planning and delivery of the £108,000 youth volunteer scheme, Evolve. Strategic planning and delivery of the £108,000 youth volunteer scheme, Evolve.