performers, writers, visual artists, gardeners, circus artists, theatre makers, digital artists, photographers, zine makers, poets, dancers, filmmakers, illustrators and those in between
residencies, creative education, artist development, festivals, commissions, stage line-ups, pop-ups, publications, call-outs, exhibitions, performances, screenings and other happenings
After ten years of producing art projects and events, I’m still curious about my role. I tend to be drawn to work which focuses on people and process rather than final outcomes (but these are really important to me too). I have an ongoing interest in residency programmes, where artists can focus on their creativity and connections without day to day distractions.
To help deliver projects and problem-solve in effective and ethical ways, a big part of my role is making sure that everyone involved feels supported. Humour and kettle chats are crucial to my working practice.
I've worked on programmes, festivals and partnerships with great cultural organisations including Estuary Festival, Royal Opera House, English PEN, TOMA (The Other MA), The WOW Foundation, Focal Point Gallery, theCOLAB, Nottingham Playhouse and Essex Book Festival as well as organisations from wider sectors including Network Rail, Vodafone and BLESMA.
I've worked extensively with national arts organisation Metal and continue to collaborate with their brilliant teams. Through Metal, I've benefitted from fantastic training from organisations like Talawa, Julie's Bicycle and Artswork.
I studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University and was part of TOMA (The Other MA)’s 2019-2021 cohort. I live in my hometown of Southend on Sea in Essex. My work is heavily informed by the landscape and creative community of our seaside city.
PHOTO BY ANNA LUKALA
Anna developed this photograph using
plant matter from local apple tree bark.
Creative Break Time: Producer
Focal Point Gallery, Metal and The Other MA (TOMA) are working collaboratively to bring artists and teachers together in transformative ways, made possible by Freelands Foundation.
theblokhousestudios: Chair / Board member
A community interest company in Southend, providing 12 studio spaces and facilities for artists across career stages and art forms.
Mentoring - I want to do more of this!
Grrrl Zine Fair 2025: Producer
WOW Foundation: Event Producer
Celebrating this years International Day Of The Girl with WOW Foundation aboard the London Eye with 300 young people and guest mentors.
BODY and PLACE: Project Manager
The sixth edition of theCOLAB's annual exploratory drawing residency in Gloucestershire.
CLUBBING AND COMMUNE-ING IN ESSEX: Producer
Artist Emma Edmondson and writer Tim Burrows explore memories and stories of Raquels in Basildon.
A programme to support early career artists of all art forms, with over 500 members across the UK.
An online programme of artist-led short courses for members and their families during lockdown.
Estuary Festival's mass participation project hosting 400 creative journallers during lockdown. Resulting in online workshops, a book, films, murals and contact-free exhibitions in Essex, Kent and London venues.
A festival day for 5000 young people and their teachers, with 50+ artist workshops and 2 stages.
