Philippa Barr Email & Phone Number

London

Produce and present contemporary performance, theatre, visual art, live art and interdisciplinary projects across UK and internationally. Work involves creative project development including securing commissioning and presentation partners, developing community partnerships for audience development and outreach, fundraising and delivering both performances and touring. An Artsadmin Associate Producer.Current producing projects:* The Language of Kindness, touring new midscale dance theatre work produced by Wayward Productions (February 2021 - present).* Lucy McCormick Ltd: Leading on the creative development and presentation of new work ‘Life: LIVE!’, developing touring opportunities for ‘Post Popular’ and ‘Triple Threat’ (2019- present).* Joshua Sofaer Projects: Projects include 'Bedtime Stories' - a digital 1:1 storytelling project where a child will tell you a bedtime tale before you go to sleep; ‘Mouse Palace’ – a participatory outdoor public installation for children commissioned by Manchester International Festival and Absolutely Cultured project. Curator and producer of citywide ‘Street Hunt’ public arts programme (photography exhibition, performance tours and film events) in Colchester in partnership with Colchester Arts Centre and homeless charity Beacon House (2016- present).* Bryony Kimmings Ltd: Developing new contemporary opera work alongside new Creative Associate mentoring programme. Created and toured new mid-scale solo show ‘I’m a Phoenix, Bitch’ commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne, Attenborough Centre of the Creative Arts, Latitude Festival (2017- present).

London, England, United Kingdom

My role as producer involves programming and overseeing the production of a range of UK and international contemporary performance artists companies (theatre, live art, dance, circus) for Brighton Dome & Festival.

London

Artsadmin, Toynbee Studios

I work with Artsadmin Marketing and Development team and Directors on strategic fundraising including corporate and business partnership development, researching and writing funding bids and Ethical Fundraising work. I lead on all trust work and have a strong track record in delivering successful bids to private trusts and statutory funding bodies generating grants ranging from £5,000 to £1.5 million.

London, United Kingdom

* Producer for Disobedient's 'Climate Symphony' creative lab and performances as part of 2 Degrees Festival (London) and Culture Lab (Newcastle)* Development Producer for UK tour for So Percussion's interdisciplinary performance work 'From Out A Darker Sea' * Producer on Forma’s ‘Echo’ large-scale immersive installation by Mark Boulos and UK tour along with an education programme and symposia. Currently producing new monograph of Mark Boulos in partnership with Hatje Cantze and Julia design.* UK Producer on Lynette Wallworth’s ‘Darkness and Light’ film and performance installation at the Royal Festival Hall, plus European tour development (2013-15).* Delivered 10th Anniversary event including reception, film and social media campaign.* Research and Development work for Richard Skelton, Broomberg and Chanarin art projects.

London, United Kingdom

* Forged new relationships, negotiated commissioning and touring contracts and partnership arrangements with key venues, festivals and arts companies including: South Bank Centre and Brighton Festival.* Managed UK and international staff and freelancers based in the UK and implemented COL’s DCMS/Jerwood internship scheme. * Developed and implemented a fundraising strategy including producing proposals for grants for charitable trusts and public funders. * Led on COL’s marketing strategy, including working on digital and print campaigns for large-scale tours. * Responsible for all legal matters, legislation compliance and UKBA Sponsorship for touring projects. * Developed and reported to the board, coordinating all board meetings and AGM. * Ensured the smooth day-to-day running of the office, developing effective new HR systems, policies and procedures

London, United Kingdom

Strategically developed a new business plan including creating innovative models for diversification of income, reducing ACE income from 98% to 75% over 12 months. Researched and implemented a new fundraising strategy and led all funding applications.Developed new strategic partnerships and projects with key regional and national organisations and individuals working with exploratory arts practices. Created the ‘Activator’ programme, which nurtured artist-producers working in the NW, SE and East England regions in partnership with local venues and HEIs. Project managed over 20 networking regional events (artist platforms, critique sessions, dialogue and debate events, artists’ commissioning scheme). Managed and developed a membership scheme nationally and internationally, providing a signposting and advisory service for all members, increasing membership 300%. Managed two full/part time staff, seven freelancers and created a new internship scheme. Controlled and monitored all spending and financial systems, including, implementation of annual and projects budgets.Oversaw NWN’s corporate marketing campaigns and public relations including new re- branding project and website for NWN’s technologically advanced social networking site. Developed a new Board of Trustees and coordinated all board and AGM meetings.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for a portfolio of arts organisations and partnerships: Chisenhale Dance Space, Greenwich Dance Agency, East London Dance, Dance UK, Akademi and Capture. Assessed and evaluated performance against funding agreements and targets. Developed and maintained partnerships with external agencies, networks and individuals. Brokered opportunities to advance dance development and grow resources for sector.Provided specialist information, advice and guidance (interdisciplinary practice, new media and moving image). Liaised and advised local government, and arts organisations and media on dance initiatives and policy. Devised and implemented work programmes, projects and initiatives including: Dance Managers study, Continuous Professional Development support, Dance and Moving Image and the Thames Gateway. Contributed to the development, implementation and monitoring of Dance provision and policy, taking the regional lead in dance and moving image/new media practice. Assessed, monitored and evaluated £1.2million worth of GFA dance funding applications.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for a portfolio of arts organisations, including: Artsadmin, Live Art Development Agency, Blast Theory, Bobby Baker Ltd, NWN and Station House Opera. Monitored these clients and assessed performance against funding agreements and provided specialist advice, guidance and information. Successfully devised and ran Live and Interdisciplinary initiatives and implemented work programmes, projects and initiatives in line with ACE corporate objectives. Including Live and Media Art Bursary schemes and Collecting Live Art. Assessed and evaluated the delivery and impact of £1.6 million of investment in GFA applications and strategic managed funding programmes within London. Developed and maintained partnerships and close working relationships with external agencies, networks and individuals to broker opportunities for the Visual Arts sector. Provided specialist information, advice and guidance on to artists, local and regional government policy and to media and umbrella bodies.

Master'S Degree, Cultural Policy And Management, Ma Degree With Merit

Dissertation: The role and contribution of the Live Art Producer

Post Graduate Diploma, Pr And Communications, Pass With Merit

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) And Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Art History And Anthropology (Ba) Psychology And Geography (Bsc)

Bachelor of Arts (Art History and Anthropology) and Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Environmental Science)