Anna Joy Conway Payne

With a foundation in classics, fine art, and business, I provide a distinctive perspective on the valuation and provenance of art and antiques. I am an enthusiastic and driven professional who strives to bridge the gap between classical scholarship and the commercial art trade. Eager to contribute to auction house operations and enhance skills through Christie's graduate training programme. I am dedicated to advancing the standards of art market research, cataloguing, and auction house operations.

Writer for The Courtauldian Newspaper (20225- )

Publicity Officer for the Durham University Classics Society (2024-2025)

• Marketing and Promotion: Developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote the society's events and activities.
• Communication: Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Event Planning: Assisting with the planning and organisation of society's events.
• Networking: building relationships with other societies and organisations.

Head Graphic Designer for Floreat Castellum, University College Magazine, Durham University (2023-2024)

• Visual Communication: Creating engaging layouts and designs that effectively communicate the magazine's content.
• Software Proficiency: Utilising design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) to create professional-quality publications.
• Leadership: managing a team of designers and overseeing the design process from concept to publication.
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Set Designer and Painter (2023-24)

Designed and constructed sets for three theatrical productions: Feet of Clay and SpongeBob the Musical (with Ooook), and Recovering Dido/Dido; Elissa (a live reading of a co-written play)

• Creative Thinking: Developing visually appealing and functional set designs that enhanced the theatrical experience.
• Technical Skills: Utilising construction and painting techniques to bring designs to life.
• Project Management: Managing time and resources effectively to complete set construction within budgets and deadlines.
• Collaboration: Working closely with directors, actors, and other crew members to ensure a cohesive production.

Co-produced Castle Theatre Company's tour of Shakespeare's As You Like It (2022-2023)

• Project Management: Planning and organising all aspects of the tour, including logistics, budgeting, and marketing.
• Leadership: leading and motivating a team of actors and crew members.
• Negotiation: Negotiating with venues and other stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Managing the tour's budget and ensuring economic viability.

Volunteer, Castle Dresses (2022-2024)

• Contributed to this charity by mending and renting ball gowns, promoting inclusivity for students from less privileged backgrounds.

Volunteer, National Trust, Kinver Rock Houses (2022-2024)

• Contributed to this charity by maintaining a heritage property and its contents, working as a volunteer tour guide and as a barista in the cafe.