Experienced artist and curator with a demonstrated history of working in artist-led, institutional and 'non-art' settings. I'm particularly interested in collaborative and post-internet practices and am increasingly working in a strategic capacity with a range of partners.
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Deputy ChairMeadow ArtsEngland, United Kingdom -
Deputy ChairMeadow Arts Jun 2021 - PresentHay-On-Wye, England, United KingdomI support the team and other trustees in the delivery of the charity's mission to "deliver ambitious and accessible projects with communities in unexpected, often rural places." -
Founder, Artistic Director & CeoCoventry Biennial Ltd Jan 2017 - PresentCoventry, United KingdomI conceived Coventry Biennial of Contemporary Art in response to Coventry City Council's new Cultural Strategy and the city's bid to become UK City of Culture 2021.I lead on programming, fundraising and manage a team of specialists to deliver an ambitious festival, taking place every 2 years, which works with artists from the city, the wider region and leading international practitioners to produce significant exhibitions, events and experiences in Coventry and the surrounding areas for diverse and widespread audiences and participants. -
Advisory Board MemberNew Art West Midlands Jan 2016 - PresentBirmingham, United KingdomI sit on the advisory board of New Art West Midlands, the contemporary visual arts network for the region. Creating defining opportunities for West Midlands’ artists and curators. Working collectively to safeguard the future of artists and our sector as a whole.The board is made up of both institutional and independent arts professionals and artists, this board provides the New Art West Midlands team with support in ensuring that the organisation achieves it's aims.
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Freelance CuratorSelf-Employed Aug 2011 - PresentWest MidlandsI have curated exhibitions and events programmes in various locations including MK Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, mac birmingham and non-art spaces including botanical gardens, mountain sides, places of worship as well as online and in print.I have often conducted this work, in close collaboration with artists, using self-initiated pseudo-corporate identities including '[RHP] CDRs' and 'Office for Art, Design and Technology'.
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Freelance Art TechnicianSelf-Employed May 2010 - Apr 2019West MidlandsI have installed exhibitions in various locations for festivals, galleries, museums and theatres including Fierce Festival, Ikon Gallery, Symphony Hall, Coventry Artspace Partnerships, Spon Spun, The Pod//Collective and many others.
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TrusteeCoventry Artspace Limited May 2018 - Dec 2023Coventry, United KingdomI am a Trustee of Coventry Artspace Limited, a charity since 2009, which runs projects and events as well as providing services to visual artists in the city and from across the region. Alongside the company coordinator and other trustees I work to ensure that charity achieves its aims. -
Project AssociateVivid Projects Oct 2016 - Feb 2018Birmingham, United KingdomI developed and curated a survey show of art made for and on the internet since the early 1990's. Called 'Dot.Art' the exhibition included key, early works by Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Heath Bunting and MTAA alongside more recent works by artists working with web 2.0 including Lorna Mills, Ryder Ripps and Rafael Rozendaal. -
Exhibitions And Collections Assistant And Duty ManagerWarwick District Council Jun 2011 - Jun 2017Leamington Spa, WarwickshireDuring my time at Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum I worked closely with the curatorial team on installing exhibitions and displays and frequently worked directly with artists, external curators and collections. This frequently involved working in and caring for the galleries own collections which include works by Damien Hirst, Mark Quinn and Noemie Goudal. For around 2 years I was responsible for programming and delivering a series of weekly talks which aimed to contextualise the galleries wider exhibition programme.I also worked as a Duty Manager which included leading the front of house team, caring for the historic building and negotiating with contractors and other service providers. -
Information Assistant (Casual)Ikon Gallery Sep 2012 - Sep 2015Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Ryan Hughes works for Meadow Arts
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Ryan Hughes attended Birmingham City University, Warwickshire College Group.
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Ryan Hughes has skills like Curatorial Projects, Contemporary Art, Art, Art Exhibitions, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Critical Thinking, Creative Professional Development, Research, Event Management, Carpentry, Av Installation.
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