enhancing the network
achieving compelling projects
shaping cross-disciplinary mentorships
As a self-employed curator, I operate independently – without representation – taking on multiple roles including project manager, artist agent, mediator, consultant for organisations, strategic planner, and project administrator. In addition to these, I serve as both an art critic and a catalyst for the artists I work with.
My work is guided by my curatorial vision and sensitivity, while always respecting the producer’s responsibility to meet the artists’ needs. This extends to cultural programmes, exhibitions, and collaboration with both private and institutional partners. My approach to managership mirrors my curatorship – both are forms of cultural practice that remain responsive to the evolving changes within contemporary art, societies, and cultures.
At the heart of my management style is a commitment to diversity, creativity, and participation. While curating exhibitions and collections is an important aspect of my work, I often shift my focus to nurturing individual artists and specific projects. It is from this foundation that I have realised numerous projects with a particular focus on contemporary art’s engagement with ecological and social practices, rethinking and evolving my own fieldwork.
Art managership, to me, extends beyond administrative tasks – it encompasses a broad spectrum of social practices embedded in the everyday lives of people. It offers a fresh perspective on community curatorial practices, one that re-mediates various kinds of knowledge and expertise to create meaningful, lasting impact.
Selected Project Highlights and Accomplishments
Living through paint(ing),
solo exhibition by Richard Gorman in Ireland and Italy
The Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin: Initiating a collaboration with the municipal gallery and the artist – Negotiating agreements with the gallery and exploring the possibility of touring the exhibition in Italy – Acting as a mediator between the Irish and Italian authorities – Coordinating the partnership between the two institutions – Supporting the exhibition and liaising with the gallery curator and staff members.
Musei di Genova: Confirming a collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art and establishing a new partnership with the Museum of Eastern Art – Working with the artist to secure funding – Commissioning new artworks – Supporting the artist’s exhibitions in Italy – Collaborating with directors and museum staff to deliver two exhibitions – Coordinating project timelines, logistical details, communication, and promotional materials – Inviting the Irish Ambassador and the Japanese Consul to the opening events – Liaising with municipal offices and local press offices to ensure an efficient advertising campaign – Hiring a video/photo editor and graphic designer for professional documentation – Installing the exhibition with art handlers – Coordinating the return transport – Preparing a final report to complete all commitments.
How It’s Made
eco festival in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Ireland)
Working with Our Balbriggan and Fingal Co. – Responsible for the strategic development, artistic programme, financial stewardship and operational management of the art community – Reaching out to develop collaborative partnerships with other arts and community groups and agencies for the purposes of enhancing arts in the community within Balbriggan and the wider region – Seeking opportunities including local programming and onsite operations and activities, and any offsite/outreach programmes and activities at other locations.
Residency Programme
with artist David Newton at Casa del Quartiere, Turin (Italy)
Collaborating with the artists to secure funding for their residency and work in Italy – Establishing a partnership with the local municipal authorities in Turin – Formulating an agreement between the artist and the hosting organisation – Managing the logistical aspects – Overseeing the delivery of the project and providing support to the artist during their residency – Acting as a mediator between the organisations’ and the artists’ expectations – Organising an exhibition as the closing event of the residency – Preparing a final report to conclude all commitments.
Paul Mazzitelli at OGR
audio/visual performance, Turin (Italy)
Establishing a collaborations with the arts centres in Turin, Italy – Formalising an agreement between the artist and the hosting organisation – Managing the logistical aspects – Overseeing the delivery of the project and supporting the artists during their performance – Acting as a mediator between the organisations’ and artists’ expectations – Preparing a final report to conclude all commitments.