I'm responsible for developing and supporting the partnerships that enable us to work in so many places - hospitals, care homes, libraries, community groups and many more. I speak with a wide range of people in all these places and make sure we develop the best possible collaborations in each place. I get things started and troubleshoot when needed.

I oversee 30 volunteers leading 35 shared reading groups across Bristol. All the groups bring older people together to read and listen to great stories and poems and talk about them. In lockdown we quickly re0invented what we do and started up Zoom and phone groups, posting stories and emails and other creative ways to make sure people stayed reading and stayed connected. For many, this has been a lifeline in challenging times.I manage the team, support training and coaching for the… Show more I oversee 30 volunteers leading 35 shared reading groups across Bristol. All the groups bring older people together to read and listen to great stories and poems and talk about them. In lockdown we quickly re0invented what we do and started up Zoom and phone groups, posting stories and emails and other creative ways to make sure people stayed reading and stayed connected. For many, this has been a lifeline in challenging times.I manage the team, support training and coaching for the volunteers as well as help with marketing, partnerships and reporting to funders and stakeholders. Show less

I'm working with the wonderful team at New Brewery Arts to develop new community projects over the next few months. New Brewery Arts focus on craft and makers and are right in the heart of the town, with studios, workshops, a cafe and gallery. They even run a hostel next door. Even in the last year they've adapted and kept busy and I'm looking forward to developing these new projects that will take shape at the same time as we all start to emerge from lockdown. I've long been interested in… Show more I'm working with the wonderful team at New Brewery Arts to develop new community projects over the next few months. New Brewery Arts focus on craft and makers and are right in the heart of the town, with studios, workshops, a cafe and gallery. They even run a hostel next door. Even in the last year they've adapted and kept busy and I'm looking forward to developing these new projects that will take shape at the same time as we all start to emerge from lockdown. I've long been interested in ceramics, textiles and other craft so it's exciting to be now working with and learning from these experts. Show less

I loved this contract with the wonderful group Artists First to help complete a fascinating project about their 25 year history. Artists First are all artists with learning disabilities and the history of their studio also tells stories of the developments, struggles and changes for disabled people in UK society during that time. The project involved 6 new short films, a publication, workshops to share the findings and a new website.

I loved my time at Situations. Hard work, but a great team and lots of great artists and projects to work with and learn frrom. The biggest project I worked on was The Tale (2018), a hugely ambitious new multi-site project for the three towns of Torbay, south Devon. Fascinating and exciting work with lots of local partners as well as UK and international artists. Of particular note is the ways in which we integrated participatory projects right across the programme; uncovering stories, both… Show more I loved my time at Situations. Hard work, but a great team and lots of great artists and projects to work with and learn frrom. The biggest project I worked on was The Tale (2018), a hugely ambitious new multi-site project for the three towns of Torbay, south Devon. Fascinating and exciting work with lots of local partners as well as UK and international artists. Of particular note is the ways in which we integrated participatory projects right across the programme; uncovering stories, both local and international, real and imagined. And, this being a Situations project, we were acutely aware of making the visitor experience as supported, stimulating and as engaging as possible. At Situations I also worked on the incredible Sanctum in Bristol, Theaster Gates's first UK project and a beautiful and powerful permanent sculpture by Hew Locke at Runnymede, to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta.Before that I produced a stunning new work by Anna Barriball for Oasis Academy John Williams, Bristol and earlier that year worked with filmmaker Tom Stubbs to help 20 people make micro-films about 3 recently made public artworks in Bristol. Nowhereisland was another massive project for Situations, running in 2011/12 as part of the Cultural Olympiad. I ran the extensive engagement progamme across the website and the 9 ports it visited in the south west.I also worked with Hew Locke on a previous Situations projecturator for a new public artwork by Hew Locke for a cemetery gardens in Bristol.www.situations.org.uk Show less

Research, selection and management of a line up of 20+ contributors for the annual, international conference for engage, the national association of gallery education.

Developing strategy and policy and managing a wide range of projects, event and on-going programmes across all art forms, all focused on learning, engagement and participation.Responsibilities included:Curating and managing participatory projects with international artists including Jonathan Monk (2002), Kathleen Herbert (2004), Zoe Irvine (2004), Pedro Reyes (2005), Dan Shipsides (2005-6), nobleandsilver (2005-6), Kahve Society (2005-6), Mark Titchner (2007), Kate Rich (2007)… Show more Developing strategy and policy and managing a wide range of projects, event and on-going programmes across all art forms, all focused on learning, engagement and participation.Responsibilities included:Curating and managing participatory projects with international artists including Jonathan Monk (2002), Kathleen Herbert (2004), Zoe Irvine (2004), Pedro Reyes (2005), Dan Shipsides (2005-6), nobleandsilver (2005-6), Kahve Society (2005-6), Mark Titchner (2007), Kate Rich (2007), Natalie Jeremijenko (2008); Curating and managing audience development projects for specific audiences including Tongue Tied (2001-2), Pot Doodle (2003), Virtual Stages (2001-2), Fresh Today (2002), Mash Up (2005-9), Port City poster project (2007), A Guide to Arnolfini (2007), A Guide to Good Design in Bristol (2008);Initiating a wide range of discussion programmes including international conferences, seminars and public exhibition tours;Managing the Access and Education team line managing 4 people, maintaining budgets, fundraising from a wide range of arts, non-arts and education sources; Show less

Key member of the programming team with a focus on developing education programmes and curating Ikon Touring exhibitions and off site projects.Responsibilities included:Initiating participatory projects on and off site with Adam Chodzko (1999-2000), Tim Brennan (1999-2000);Curating Ikon Touring exhibitions including Over The Top (1998), Kiss The Sky (1999), Past, Present, Future (2000);Developing a wide range of events and schools and community projects in… Show more Key member of the programming team with a focus on developing education programmes and curating Ikon Touring exhibitions and off site projects.Responsibilities included:Initiating participatory projects on and off site with Adam Chodzko (1999-2000), Tim Brennan (1999-2000);Curating Ikon Touring exhibitions including Over The Top (1998), Kiss The Sky (1999), Past, Present, Future (2000);Developing a wide range of events and schools and community projects in conjunction with exhibitions including Georgina Starr (1998), Keith Piper (1999), Sorted (1999), Secret Victorians (1999), Adam Chodzko (2000), As It Is (2000). Show less