DATE |
CURATING/ CONSULTANCY |
| 2014 - | Editor, engage Journal - the international of visual art and gallery education |
| 2014 - | ARMA 2014, 2015, 2016: evaluator for the annual Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award artist's residency and commission. |
| 2013 | ArtWorks: commissioned to write working papers for programme of research into and support for artists working in participatory settings, intitiated and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. |
| 2013 | ARMA 2013: evaluator for the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award artist's residency and commission at mima, Middlesbrough (artist Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva) |
| 2012 | Seamless: commissioned by Fermynwoods Contemporary Art to develop proposal for exhibition / series of public commissions and participatory projects |
| 2012 | engage: research into potential partnerships and collaboration |
| 2010-11 | turbinegeneration: research and scoping, Tate Modern, engage, Arts Council England |
| 2008 - | Research project re studio practice and non-formal artist professional development with artists Rod Bugg and Polly Binns |
| 2004-11 | enquire Programme Director. National programme of projects with children and young people, researching the learning benefits of engaging with contemporary art, artists and galleries. Managed by engage, funded by DCMS, DfE and Arts Council England |
| 2004 - | Visiting lecturer Norwich University College of the Arts, Anglia Ruskin University, University of Hertfordshire, Goldsmiths College |
| 1985 - 93 | Freelance curator and consultant: clients included Cornerhouse, Manchester; Artic Producers Publishing Company; Usher Gallery, Lincoln; Crafts Council |
EMPLOYMENT |
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| 1993 - 05 | Director, Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery |
| 1979 - 85 | Craft Officer and Cumbria Officer, Northern Arts (regional funding and arts development agency for the North of England). |
| 1976 - 78 | Artist in Residence and Exhibitions Assistant, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell |
HONORARY POSITIONS |
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| 2000 - 3 | Member, Steering Committee, visual arts professional development scheme (VAMBS) |
| 2000 - 2 | Board member, Jazz East |
| 2001 - 4 | Member, Cathedral Council, representing culture and leisure, St Edmundsbury Cathedral |
| 2000 - 3 | Member, National Touring Programme Advisory Committee, Visual Arts, Arts Council England |
| 1991 - 93 | Member, Lewisham 2000 Art Commissioning Group |
| 1986 - 88 | Member, Exhibitions Committee, Crafts Council |
| 1981 - 85 | Secretary to the national crafts officers group, Council for Regional Arts Associations |
| EDUCATION | |
| 2011 | M.A. Fine Art, Norwich University College for the Arts |
| 1978 | Postgraduate diploma in Arts Management, City University, London |
| 1975 | B.A. Hons, Textile Design/Art History, Leeds University |
| Susan Leask installing textiles on site commission, 2000, Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds |