An artist, curator and disability advocate. I have professional experience working with multiple large cultural and heritage institutions as a curator and co-production facilitator. I also create commissioned artworks alongside my own art practice.
It’s me, Amy
“Being out there, painting, drawing, seeing, experiencing - that’s my happy place…”
Navigating the arts and heritage sector as a disabled person, I enjoy the nuanced perspective that I have, both in my own artwork and in the curatorial and advocacy work I do. Since becoming disabled at the age of fourteen, arts and culture has become an increasingly important part of my life. I am excited that I now have opportunities to actively contribute to the sector, helping to make it an even more welcoming and inclusive environment.
Career Highlights
First-class Fine Art BA (International), University of Leeds (2017-2021)
Curator of ‘Go as you Please’ at the National Railway Museum (2024)
Alum of the Curating for Change Fellowship programme (2022-2024)
Artwork published in ‘Liverpool by Urban Sketchers’ 10th anniversary book (2024)
Artwork displayed in digital exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery (2021)
Speaker at the Museums Association All Inclusive symposium (2024)
Artwork exhibited in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust exhibition (2020)
Writing published in the Museums Journal (2024)
Artwork exhibited in Two Queens Annual members show (2017)
Leeds Urban Sketchers (2024)
Lockdown Walks, 2021, Acrylic on calico
I have enjoyed a multi-disciplinary career during and since university. This has included:
curatorial and co-production roles in large museum institutions;
creating my own artwork and being a studio holder at an artist led gallery and studio;
delivering talks and presentations to cultural heritage organisations on accessibility and inclusivity in the sector;
taking an active role in the global Urban Sketchers organisation, planning and delivering group drawing sessions and programmes;
volunteering with a charity to support on-going learning and arts engagement for older people
While not everything I do is disability focused, my disability does inform every aspect of my work and the ways in which I work. In my own artwork, I have focused my attention on the landscape and the world around me as the subject matter, as it is within the wider landscape that I feel a sense of freedom from my body and the restrictions I have because of my disability.
Reviews
“I thought Amy was really good at explaining everything and she had everything well prepared – with posters and images for us to discuss. She explained things well and she gave us a really good idea of what she wanted. At first we weren’t sure about the project and thought what is this all about. She communicated well via emails during and after and provided lots of information. Amy was a joy to work with. I found her really interesting – she had a vision and she pulled it all together. “
— Josie, Community co-production participant at the National Railway Museum
— Diana, commission customer
“My pictures have arrived safely, thank you so much! My one is so lovely in real life, you have captured the shop’s style perfectly. Thank you again for taking on the project.”
— Lucy,
“I have really enjoyed
— Martyn, commission customer
“A bit of class art in the gallery now. Many thanks”