Hey everyone!
I’m a passionate and driven art curator, artist mentor and guest speaker, and I am currently a programme and gallery manager. I am a previous gallery owner and I have worked across a wide range of roles in the arts industry, that have shaped my approach and perspective. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people and supporting others in their creative journeys.
Quick Fire About Me:
- Originally from Manchester
- Studied Fine Art at University of Lincoln
- Worked in the corporate events industry for 2 years
- Went travelling in 2017- favourite places were New Zealand, Japan and the Philippines
- Started an arts blog named Cotton ON MCR on my return in 2017
- Cotton On MCR grew into an arts events business and I held my first Art Fair in September 2018
- Held art exhibitions, fairs and workshops in spaces all across Manchester between 2018 – 2023
- The business grew, and I opened my own gallery – Neighbourhood Gallery
- Moved to Yorkshire in 2024 and now the Programme and Gallery Manager at South Square.
More About Me:
After university, I worked in the events industry for two years, gaining experience in event management, client relations, budgeting, and delivering projects to a brief.
I later spent six months travelling, which reignited my passion for the arts. On returning, I launched an arts blog, Cotton On MCR, championing Manchester-based artists through exhibition reviews, interviews with artists and curators, and coverage of workshops and talks. This soon led to organising my own art events.
After several years running pop-up exhibitions, workshops, and fairs across Manchester, I moved into the corporate art world, delivering creative workshops for businesses and high-end residential spaces across the UK. Building on this experience, I later opened my own contemporary art gallery, Neighbourhood Gallery, where I curated open-call exhibitions, talks, and workshops that created opportunities for artists to share their work and connect with new audiences. During this time I was also involved with the arts charity Venture Arts, supporting artists with learning differences.
In 2024, I relocated to Yorkshire. After working at Leeds Arts University, I am now Programme and Gallery Manager at South Square Centre in Bradford, where I also project-managed exhibitions and events for Bradford City of Culture throughout 2025.
Supporting emerging creatives is central to my work. I have managed internships and placements, been invited as a guest speaker at universities and industry events, and currently offer mentoring for students at the University of Lincoln and Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as through Arts Emergency.
I pride myself on being relatable, down-to-earth, and offering industry insight without the jargon.
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