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I'm an arts freelancer and professional manager with a career and experience which spans arts and business. In January 2022 I became Creative Producer and organisation lead of Hebden Bridge Arts. I also work on a freelance basis across the arts as a consultant and project manager. I have nine years experience as a manager in independent cinema, covering all bases of cinema exhibition operations, and am on the board of directors a community cinema and arts centre. Additionally I have a creative practice, working in various media including ceramics and print-making. I studied Law at Cambridge University (St John's College) and completed my Legal Practice Course in Oxford. In 2003 I completed my 2 year solicitor training contract at Walker Morris in Leeds, and from 2003 to 2010 I practised as a Solicitor specialising in Commercial Property Law in West and North Yorkshire. Between 2009 and 2011 I studied part-time at University of Leeds for a Masters degree in 'Culture, Creativity & Entrepreneurship', graduating in 2011. In 2010, I gave up Law, working first at Square Chapel Centre for the Arts in Halifax, and then as Manager of Hebden Bridge Picture House until 2021. In that time I grew audiences, developed the cinema's programme, project managed refurbishment of the entire front of house areas, and ensured the cinema kept trading after a devastating flood which affected almost all areas of the building in 2015, and more recently recovered the business and the building from further flooding in February 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic I was successful in obtaining five grants, procured and customised a new box office system, run a staff training programme and curated / co-ordinated a year-long centenary programme of events and projects. From 2022 my main work has been as Creative Producer of (and since 2023 Project Manager for) Hebden Bridge Arts, fundraising for and delivering large-scale projects which bring communities and inspiring artists together to create exciting art on the theme of the environment and climate emergency, offering an accessible artistic programme that spans the visual arts, written and spoken word, theatre, dance and music. I'm highly motivated, goal focused, business minded and pride myself on being organised and dependable. I thrive on detail and enjoy managing complex projects, something my legal career provided lots of opportunity for. I'm creative, enthusiastic, personable and above all believe in giving each role I take on my absolute best effort. I am always learning.
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Arts And Business Consultant, Creative Producer And Programmer, Project ManagerSelf-EmployedUnited Kingdom
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Arts Consultant & Project ManagerSelf-Employed May 2019 - PresentEnglandI am available on a freelance basis for arts consultancy and project management work. As a project manager I can look after all the details of a project's delivery from start to finish: liaison, contracts, insurance and risk management, ticketing, press and marketing, event delivery, feedback and evaluation. I have experience of market research, implementing box office systems, drafting suits of policy documents, running a business, managing people, customer service delivery and programme development and delivery. I also have extensive fundraising experience in the arts and film sector.I can advise on the main areas of cinema operations, including film and event cinema programming and scheduling, secondary sales offer and ancillary revenue streams, pricing and membership schemes, operational systems and organisational issues. I can host your events and Q&A sessions, help you recruit and train your volunteers and staff members, mentor one of your team as part of their professional development, cover your venue / event management needs during periods of sickness / holidays, produce a creative programme with you, and support you in many other ways.
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Creative ProducerHebden Bridge Arts Jan 2022 - PresentHebden BridgeAs Creative Producer I am responsible for developing and implementing the new strategy and vision for Hebden Bridge Arts, including planning and delivering major projects in addition to an emerging year round programme of events.The role includes fundraising, gaining sponsorship, managing budgets and company administration, marketing, PR and communications and working with other professionals to ensure delivery of contracts. In 2022 in addition to the Land Marks and Crossings project, Hebden Bridge Arts embarked on Open Space 70, an ambitious outdoor arts project, 4 day festival and arts trail around the theme of climate emergency, with work made with and by local communities. Open Space 70 delivered in July 2023. I have just produced my largest project yet: The Man Who Planted Trees which included a professional-led community performance of a new play, three art exhibitions, over 75 workshops and events, and since October 2023 I have also been Project Managing the ongoing Engaging Neighbourhoods communities project with nine local organisations and community groups across Calderdale.
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DirectorWellington Orbit Oct 2021 - Aug 2022Wellington, England, United KingdomDirector of Clifton Community Arts Centre Limited (a community benefit society), trading as Wellington Orbit - a cinema and cafe in Wellington, Shropshire, working towards Phase 2 development as a full arts centre. Advising / supporting / drafting documents on legal matters, Governance, HR, volunteers and elements of cinema operations. Unpaid role. -
Cinema ManagerHebden Bridge Picture House Nov 2012 - Nov 2021Hebden Bridge Picture HouseResponsible for the management of the independent Picture House cinema in Hebden Bridge, which transferred to Hebden Royd Town Council ownership in April 2012, and gained digital projection facilities on July 2012. The cinema is run on a not for profit basis but has no grant or regular council funding and so must operate as a successful business. Following the December 2015 flooding of the Calder Valley which saw the cinema under more than 5 feet of dirty water I project managed the complete front of house refurbishment, including the foyer and kiosk, stalls and circle, all toilet facilities. All 527 seats are either new (Stalls) or recently fully refurbished (Balcony). Similar work had to be done after Storm Ciara in February 2020 flooded the Stalls and understage areas. The Picture House is a 527 seat cinema, showing the best in mainstream, foreign language and independent film and broadcasting live theatre, opera, ballet and live music by satellite from around the world, enhancing our varied programme. The Picture House is available for hire (commercially & by the community), with hirers bringing live events such as comedy nights & music acts to the mix.My role is the management of the cinema in terms of the experience of the audience at films, live broadcasts and live events, maintaining a fantastic team of 26 front of house and behind the scenes employees, looking after the wonderful 1920s listed building and, of course, ensuring the Picture House continues to be a profitable business and remains at the heart of the local community. I am also responsible for the maintenance of the grade II listed building, facilities, health and safety and meeting licensing conditions. In November 2018 the Picture House was Highly Commended in the Screen Awards in the category of Cinema of the Year (24 screens or under). In July 2021 the cinema's centenary year of celebrations commenced with a programme of 26 events and projects I curated. I also host events and Q&As.
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Vice Chair (Voluntary)Friends Of The Hebden Bridge Picture House Dec 2011 - Oct 2012Hebden BridgeI was elected on to the committee of the Friends of the Picture House in December 2011, and act as Vice Chair. I also sat as a non-voting member of the Hebden Royd Town Council Picture House committee, as representative of the Friends group. I oversaw the drafting of the group's constitution and created the new membership leaflet. The aim of the Friends is to channel the views of the users of the cinema to its operators, safeguard its future, and raise its profile in the local area.I stepped down from the committee in October 2012 to take up the paid position of Manager of Hebden Bridge Picture House.
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Development Assistant & Volunteer Co-OrdinatorSquare Chapel Arts Centre Jul 2010 - May 2012I enjoyed a pleasantly varied and interesting role, which contributed to the internal running of Square Chapel and also its external presence in Halifax and Calderdale. As Development Assistant I constantly sought out opportunities to (a) raise awareness of all the wonderful things Square Chapel does amongst members of the local community and businesses based in the region, and (b) to raise money through sponsorship, charitable giving, and the Friends and Corporate Friends schemes in order to support the great range of activities and events organised by Square Chapel. As Volunteer Co-ordinator, I was responsible for the recruitment, training, retention and well-being of the 130-140 strong team of volunteers whose roles included helping at events and providing garden maintenance and administrative and technical support. I also organised shifts and rotas amongst the 120 or so volunteers that helped out at events and performances by ushering / stewarding, running the bar, and serving teas and coffees. I met fantastic people from all walks of life who all had their own reasons for giving up their time and energy to support an institution that they love. -
Solicitor (Associate)Davidson Large Jun 2006 - Jun 2010I acted for a wide range of business clients, with a focus on the hotel industry. I dealt with development agreements, leases, the property aspects of business acquisitions and disposals, and general commercial property work. I was one half of the team shortlisted for the Insider Business Awards Yorkshire Property Law Firm of the Year award in 2008.I am still a solicitor (non practising) maintaining myself on the current Roll of Solicitors held by the SRA.
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SolicitorCobbetts Llp Jul 2004 - Jun 2006I worked in the Commercial Property department within the Leeds office, working part for large retail, commercial banking and development clients. I also worked with regeneration developers Partnership Projects and S Harrison Developments. -
Trainee Solicitor And SolicitorWalker Morris Sep 2001 - Jul 2004I trained with Walker Morris, spending 4 months working in each of the PFI and Public Sector, Commercial Property (Development), Corporate, Intellectual Property, Employment and Commercial Property (Finance) departments. I qualified into the Commercial Property department in September 2003 and worked for national commercial banks, investment landlords and renowned housebuilders.
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Rebekah Fozard Education Details
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Culture, Creativity And Entrepreneurship -
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Oxford Institute Of Legal PracticeLegal Practice -
St. Aidan'S C Of E High School, Harrogate4 As At A Level & 12 A*/As At Gcse, Merit For S Level English Literature
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