museums & art galleries
I specialise in making Art collections accessible, understandable and enjoyable for different groups, and can help you with all kinds of museum and gallery projects – from bespoke learning resources, family trails, exhibition curation, collection research, writing labels and gallery interpretation – even tailored creative workshops to support staff wellbeing.
With over a decade’s experience working in museums – including as Senior Curator of Art and Learning Officer at National Museum Wales, and in Community Engagement and Front-of-House roles – this is my thing!
Check out Projects for examples of my work. And if you’re looking for an extra pair of hands to deliver your project, let’s talk…
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!
some nice things people have said about my work
Who I've worked with
Here’s the bit where I name-drop some of the organisations I’ve been lucky to have worked with recently – through commissions, funding, or salaried work. They are: CELF: National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales, National Museum Wales, Newport Museum & Art Gallery, Artes Mundi, Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Art UK, Arts Council of Wales, Understanding British Portraits Network, Paintings in Hospitals, SHAPE Arts, Unlimited, Disability Arts Cymru, Cultural Cwtsh, Arcade Campfa, Swansea University, Cardiff University, Cultural Freelancers Wales – plus lots of brilliant artists who have collaborated with me, or worked with me 1:1. I appreciate you all!