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I am a practising artist with a live folio of commissions and projects. In particular I have worked with other arts organisations and clients to devise new programmes, enhance organisational development and on capital projects. I offer an in depth knowledge of the application of new technologies and commissioning, alongside practical experience of implementation. I have facilitated creative technology labs working with over 200 artists nationally and internationally through my work with PVA MediaLab. I have recent experience of working on architectural design teams and studio design.

Recent consultancy work:

Curator, MAC (Birmingham) - working with MAC on the opening programme and exhibition for the refurbished building due to open in May 2010

Lead Artist, Multistory - developing four day lab sessions in Handsworth and Lozells, mentoring artist projects, developing publication and documentation

Organisational Review, Blind Ditch - developed two day planning sessions, business planning, artistic programme advice

Lead Artist, Knowle West Media Centre - organisational development, IT and AV specification, design team on building, web development, fundraising, artistic programme, staff development and workshops, business planning

Artist Advisor, Create Studios - organisational development, IT specification, programme development, business planning

Project Mentor, Vivid Interdisciplinary Support Programme - artist advice, facilitation

Stroud Valley Arts Space - IT and AV specification

Consultant Advisor, Gloucestershire Digital Arts Forum - county wide technology review, report writing, business planning

Technical Advisor, Watershed Media Centre - organisational development

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Above image: Automated Knowledge Machine at FACT, Liverpool