I am an engagement specialist, meaning I am experienced, passionate and skilled at developing programmes or projects that include marginalised, vulnerable or under-represented groups. I have been a youth worker both in London and Cornwall and spent 5 years at Tate St Ives working with funders including Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Headstart Kernow to deliver arts and cultural content for 12-25 year olds.
I employ co-production methods when developing work with groups and I can effectively design and deliver engagement programmes for museums, galleries and theatres.
EXPERIENCE (selected)
-Co- Artistic Director, Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra, Moogie Wonderland 2022- August 2023. Read more here
-Developed a programme for young people @ Penlee House Gallery 2023-2024. Youth-led resources created using co-production methods
- Research and Develop a NEW learning space for under 5's. For Hayle Heritage Centre 2024 Product sourcing, resource creation and interior design.
-Programme manager for Emerging Artist Platform 2021, Falmouth University and Tate St Ives 3 year Partnership
Read press release here
-Culture Camp Programme Producer, St Ives School of Painting -Researched and organised activity content for cultural programme of events for vulnerable young people. -Maintained outstanding working relations with varied community partners, schools and Artists. Developed no ways of working with referring partners.
-Creator and mentor for ‘Arts Lab’ a programme for local 11 and 12 year olds struggling with mental wellbeing. 2018
-Developed & delivered over 25 Co-designed events, exhibitions & performances with Tate Collective Producers. Read more here 2017-2021
-Developed, programmed and was a participating mentor for YAY! Partnership. working with LGBTQ+ young people 2019
Afterschool programme for Penlee House Gallery.
New Museum resources co-produced with local young people. 10 week programme written delivered, edited by Liz Howell.