I am a London based German-Turkish producer and curator educated at Central Saint Martins, UAL. I am committed to facilitating creative spaces that prioritise inclusivity and ensure they are open and welcoming. to all As Artist Manager at Hypha Studios I aim to create collaborative environments and help creatives step outside the traditional boundaries of the arts sector.My interests are anchored in gender and queer theory with a particular focus on the performing arts. Building on my professional background in ballet, I am actively involved in volunteering with organisations like the Royal Opera House and the Frederick Ashton Foundation.
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Artist ManagerHypha Studios Feb 2024 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomI serve as the primary point of contact for all artists across our 16 sites across the UK. I facilitate their onboarding process, ensure compliance with documentation, and oversee exhibition planning and studio use. Further, I monitor and update all impact and development documentation.Responsible for Hypha Studios' marketing I manage all Eventbrite activities, website maintenance, social media content creation, and the creation and distribution of our newsletter.Additionally, I assist… Show more I serve as the primary point of contact for all artists across our 16 sites across the UK. I facilitate their onboarding process, ensure compliance with documentation, and oversee exhibition planning and studio use. Further, I monitor and update all impact and development documentation.Responsible for Hypha Studios' marketing I manage all Eventbrite activities, website maintenance, social media content creation, and the creation and distribution of our newsletter.Additionally, I assist the management of our funding databases and prospects, writing and submitting applications for grants from trusts, foundations, and public body grants. Show less -
Team AssistantHypha Studios Nov 2023 - Feb 2024London, England, United Kingdom -
InternHypha Studios Jul 2023 - Nov 2023London, England, United KingdomHypha Studios is a charity matching creatives with empty spaces & regenerating the high street with cultural hubs & events for local communities. By providing free studios & project space we act as an incubator for creatives to test new ideas without financial obstacles. We provide opportunities to those who might not be able to access space, support or visibility. In return for the free space, creatives organise public events, supporting the locality & benefiting the high street. -
Exhibition Co-CuratorCentral Saint Martins, University Of The Arts London Apr 2023 - Jun 2023'Turn It In' was part of Central Saint Martin's graduate showcase. Recognising how the experimental and creative academic practices in the art school reside within institutional echo chambers of knowledge -we created an alternative library. Through the visitors' engagement with the work, we encouraged them to re-connect, re-arrange, re-construct ... re-defining the echo chamber from within. -
Publication Co-CuratorIt'S Freezing In La! Jan 2023 - Apr 2023In collaboration with the non-profit independent magazine It's Freezing in LA!, a group of BA (Hons) Culture, Criticism and Curation students composed a print+ publication. It consists of a series of written pieces, a video essay, and a podcast. The project set out to create a timely conversation about art at the intersection of protest and climate change. The emotive response to and discourse around the recent climate protests, whilst oftentimes misplaced, highlighted the bounds between… Show more In collaboration with the non-profit independent magazine It's Freezing in LA!, a group of BA (Hons) Culture, Criticism and Curation students composed a print+ publication. It consists of a series of written pieces, a video essay, and a podcast. The project set out to create a timely conversation about art at the intersection of protest and climate change. The emotive response to and discourse around the recent climate protests, whilst oftentimes misplaced, highlighted the bounds between spectacle, provocation, and engagement. But are the right conversations being sparked? Are art institutions fruitful sites for climate protest? What is the aim of throwing soup at Van Gogh? And is such an aim being achieved? Show less -
Interview ModeratorNrby Clothing Aug 2022 - Sep 2022London, England, United KingdomNRBY launched their new collection - the 'Nela Line' - in September 2022. The clothing line is a collaboration between the brand and Marianela Nunez, Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet. An event at Anthropologie, King's Road celebrated the launch. The evening consisted of a performance and in-conversation. I was delighted to be part of the talk and interview Marianela Nunez and Jo Hooper on their partnership, the process of creating a collection together, and potential future endeavours. -
Event Co-CuratorThe Foundling Museum Jan 2022 - Jun 2022London, United Kingdom'Holding Home in Our Hands' was a symposium and social event centred around the meaning, construction, and influence of home. In this era of globalisation, many young people have been affected by patterns of immigration and overseas studies, making the question of ‘home’ a complicated one. The event investigated how we can get to grips with what ‘home’ is in a globalising world. Holding Home in Our Hands brought together speakers from a variety of disciplines to dive into the topic of home… Show more 'Holding Home in Our Hands' was a symposium and social event centred around the meaning, construction, and influence of home. In this era of globalisation, many young people have been affected by patterns of immigration and overseas studies, making the question of ‘home’ a complicated one. The event investigated how we can get to grips with what ‘home’ is in a globalising world. Holding Home in Our Hands brought together speakers from a variety of disciplines to dive into the topic of home and how it relates to care, belonging, and artmaking in today’s social context. These short chaired talks were followed with a bar, in which our audience and presenters were able to dissect what home means to them — and to their communities. Show less -
Event InternLes Italiens De L'Opera Jun 2021 - Aug 2021Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainLes Italiens de l´Opera is a group of Italian dancers of the Paris Opera that have come together under the leadership of Alessio Carbone to create unique performances that celebrate both their Italian origins and the Paris Opera repertoire.
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Au PairPrivate Family Sep 2019 - Mar 2020London, England, United Kingdom
Viola Koc Education Details
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First Class Honours -
Hebel Gymnasium SchwetzingenAbitur (High School Diploma) -
University Of Music And Performing Arts MannheimVocational Training In Ballet
Frequently Asked Questions about Viola Koc
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Viola Koc works for Hypha Studios
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Viola Koc's current role is Artist Manager at Hypha Studios.
What schools did Viola Koc attend?
Viola Koc attended Central Saint Martins, University Of The Arts London, Hebel Gymnasium Schwetzingen, University Of Music And Performing Arts Mannheim.
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