Tagged with: Interpretation

First World War Centenary Learning & Events, IWM North

As Learning & Events Manager at IWM North I created an events programme to engage people with the First World War Centenary. I worked with creative partners, artists and academics to generate a season of activity which offered a range of perspectives and ways to take part.

Adult Programmes, National Portrait Gallery

Whilst Adult Learning Officer at the National Portrait Gallery, I created, planned and managed the delivery of an ambitious adult learning programme. Over 12 months, the evening programme alone generated over 18,000 attendances.

Event Programme Development, Scarborough Museums Trust for Museum Development Yorkshire

I worked with Scarborough Museums Trust to review and develop their events programme. I supported and mentored the team, focusing on their strategic and operational approach to the programme.

Party at the End of the World, National Trust: Nostell Priory

I was brought in by the team at the National Trust’s Nostell Priory to help create a large scale, outdoor event as part of their First World War commemorations.

Access to Art, London Transport Museum

As Community Curator at London Transport Museum, my role was to engage local people with the collection of transport posters.

Centenary Connections, IWM North

As Learning & Events Manager (First World War Centenary) at IMW North and as a freelance practitioner, I developed digital interpretation for the Greater Manchester Centenary Partnership.

Graves Gallery, Museums Sheffield

As Gallery Development Co-ordinator at Museums Sheffield, I organised the £300,000 redisplay and refurbishment of the Graves Gallery which included new collection interpretation and physical redevelopment.

Discover Beighton Project, Eventus

Two plasticine models of people sitting on chairs talking to eachother - a still from the animation

I worked as a Cultural Development Worker for social enterprise Eventus, based in Beighton, a former mining village in south east Sheffield. I developed and delivered the Discover Beighton project, a year-long, HLF funded initiative which engaged local people, gave them new skills, and created a record of the local heritage.