museums & art galleries
I can help with all kinds of museum and gallery projects – from curatorial and exhibition curation, to bespoke learning resources, family trails, collection research, gallery interpretation, and tailored workshops to support staff wellbeing. I make art collections accessible and available for different groups,
With over a decade’s experience working in museums – including as Senior Curator of Art at National Museum Wales, and in Learning, Community Engagement and Front-of-House roles – I have a rich and varied experience base to draw from.
I am particularly interested in museum projects that centre accessibility, disrupt systems of exclusion, or create space for alternative ways of thinking. I have experience of delivering co-curated, decolonial, and disability-focused programmes.
artist 1:1 support
Navigating the art world can sometimes feel like you’ve entered a secret game where nobody’s taught you the rules – especially if you’re early career, or face barriers due to disability. It can be overwhelming!
As a working-class, chronically ill person I’ve learnt how things work the hard way, and want to share what I’ve learnt with you.
I offer 1:1 Early Career Support sessions – an open-ended space to chat about your future plans, opportunities, and how to navigate the sector – this is particularly suitable for anyone looking to engage with museums and art galleries in their work.
I also offer Access Support for disabled or neurodivergent artists. These happen 1:1 via Zoom. I can help with time planning and accountability, support with funding applications and reports, or body doubling and gentle guiding to help you get that thing you’ve been putting off finally done!
Prices from £25-£40 an hour depending on circumstances, and I’m open to skill swaps if you’re unfunded and would struggle to pay. Let’s chat!
audio description
I have many years’ experience creating Audio Description experiences – gallery tours, talks or recordings that help make artworks accessible for blind and partially-blind people.
I can write and record Audio Descriptions (AD) for you, in English or Welsh – or offer bespoke training and advice on how to incorporate AD into your art gallery, exhibition or artworks.
But my main interest is in Collaborative AD, where I work in collaboration with blind contributors to co-create descriptions that feel more inclusive, creative and alive than traditional forms of AD. The Blind Harpists is an example, or check out Projects for more.
If you’re an artist, gallerist or museum worker interested in exploring AD with me, get in touch!
writing & editorial
Navigating the art world can sometimes feel like you’ve entered a secret game where nobody’s taught you the rules – especially if you’re early career, or face barriers due to disability. It can be overwhelming!
As a working-class, chronically ill person I’ve learnt how things work the hard way, and want to share what I’ve learnt with you.
I offer 1:1 Early Career Support sessions – an open-ended space to chat about your future plans, opportunities, and how to navigate the sector – this is particularly suitable for anyone looking to engage with museums and art galleries in their work.
I also offer Access Support for disabled or neurodivergent artists. These happen 1:1 via Zoom. I can help with time planning and accountability, support with funding applications and reports, or body doubling to help you get that thing you’ve been putting off finally done!
Prices from £25-£40 an hour depending on circumstances, and I’m open to skill swaps if you’re unfunded and would struggle to pay. Let’s chat!
talks & other stuff
I have many years’ experience creating Audio Description experiences – gallery tours, talks or recordings that help make artworks accessible for blind and partially-blind people.
I can write and record Audio Descriptions (AD) for you, in English or Welsh – or offer bespoke training and advice on how to incorporate AD into your art gallery, exhibition or artworks.
But my main interest is in Collaborative AD, where I work in collaboration with blind contributors to co-create descriptions that feel more inclusive, creative and alive than traditional forms of AD. The Blind Harpists is an example, or check out Projects for more.
If you’re an artist, gallerist or museum worker interested in exploring AD with me, get in touch!
clients and collaborators <3
Here’s are some of the organisations and people I am grateful to have worked with recently, through commissions, funding, or freelance work:
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales / Arcade Campfa / Artes Mundi / Art UK / Cardiff University / CELF: National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales / Cultural Freelancers Wales / Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery / Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru – Arts Council of Wales / Designability / Disability Arts Cymru / Newport Museum & Art Gallery / Paintings in Hospitals / SHAPE Arts / Swansea University / Understanding British Portraits Network / Unlimited
PLUS lots of brilliant artists who have collaborated with me, or chosen to work with me 1:1. I appreciate you all!