Celeste MacLeod-Brown
Summary
Exhibitions and events professional with experience coordinating large-scale festivals, gallery programmes, and international arts projects. Skilled in managing exhibition logistics, artist and client liaison, installation, and public engagement. Brings strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach, with additional expertise in curatorial research and inclusive programming.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Independent Curator & Founder
Naive Set Arts / Freelance
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Led curatorial research, funding applications, logistics, and delivery of exhibitions
- Projects include the alternative Scottish “Pavilion” at Venice Biennale (2024) and FFTN Exhibition Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (Glasgow, 2024)
- Partnered with grassroots and institutional contexts to deliver impactful, socially engaged exhibitions
International Industry Coordinator
Festivals Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated international delegations and complex itineraries for cultural leaders
- Produced bespoke programmes in partnership with British Council & Creative Scotland
- Built and sustained relationships to strengthen Edinburgh’s position as a global cultural hub
Curator & Programme Support
Never Go Out at SWG3
Glasgow, Scotland
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated large-scale fundraising exhibition celebrating Sculpture & Environmental Art at GSA
- Supported curatorial development and partnerships for delivery
Production & Events Coordinator
Edinburgh Art Festival
Edinburgh, Scotland
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated exhibition installations and event logistics for the UK’s largest annual visual arts festival
- Supported finalisation of curatorial programme, delivering artist performances, openings, and cultivation events
- Oversaw donor engagement and managed VIP/stakeholder relationships
Venice Biennale Fellow & Exhibition Ambassador (Britain)
British Council
Venice, Italy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated exhibition engagement and supported delivery of John Akomfrah’s Listening All Night to the Rain
- Conducted curatorial research and hosted international stakeholders
Creative Associate
Hidden Door Festival
Edinburgh, Scotland
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw installation and delivery of HD’s largest visual arts commission
- Coordinated teams of artists, technicians, and producers across multiple venues
Exhibition Sales Coordinator
Leith School of Art
Edinburgh, Scotland
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated exhibition sales, managing relationships between artists, buyers, and gallery staff
- Oversaw handling of artworks, ensuring accurate records, smooth transactions, and excellent visitor experience
- Supported gallery staff during install and exhibition delivery, providing front-of-house presence
Education
Master of Research - Advanced Practices (Curatorial/Knowledge)
Goldsmiths, University of London
/2025 -
BA (Hons) - Fine Art, Sculpture & Environmental Art,
Glasgow School of Art
09.2022 - 06.2025
Developing Curatorial Concepts
Node Centre for Curatorial Studies
10.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Exhibition & Event Coordination – scheduling, installation, logistics, and delivery
- Artist & Client Liaison – providing clear communication and support throughout exhibition processes
- Sales & Stakeholder Engagement – handling exhibition sales, donor relations, and visitor experience
- Organisation & Administration – managing budgets, records, and multi-partner communications
- Public Engagement & Interpretation – facilitating meaningful audience interaction with artworks
- Inclusive Practice – embedding accessibility and equity in project planning and delivery
Affiliations
- Judging Panelist – PACE Projects (Public Art Commissions & Exhibitions) (2025–present)
- Member – Curatorial Ethics Network (2025–present)
- Member – British Art Network (2024–present)
- Academic Council Member – Glasgow School of Art (2023–24)
- Board Member – GSA Students’ Association (2022–24)
Accomplishments
- Fine Art Critical Studies Dissertation Prize – GSA (2025)
- Emerging Writer Award – Edinburgh Art Festival x The Skinny (2024)
- Venice Biennale Research Fellowship – British Council (2024)
- Curatorial Project Grant – Glasgow School of Art (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Additional Roles
- Co-Researcher – Tialt (2024-25)
- Consultant (Assessment and Feedback) – Glasgow School of Art (2024)
- Programme Assistant – Edinburgh Art Festival (2023)
- Archivist – EMBASSY Gallery (2023)
- Festival Officer – Hidden Door Festival (2022)
- FOH Festival Assistant – Summerhall (2022)
Timeline
International Industry Coordinator
Festivals Edinburgh
07.2025 - 09.2025
Curator & Programme Support
Never Go Out at SWG3
10.2024 - 05.2025
Production & Events Coordinator
Edinburgh Art Festival
07.2024 - 09.2024
Venice Biennale Fellow & Exhibition Ambassador (Britain)
British Council
01.2024 - 12.2024
Independent Curator & Founder
Naive Set Arts / Freelance
10.2023 - 09.2025
Developing Curatorial Concepts
Node Centre for Curatorial Studies
10.2023 - 12.2023
BA (Hons) - Fine Art, Sculpture & Environmental Art,
Glasgow School of Art
09.2022 - 06.2025
Exhibition Sales Coordinator
Leith School of Art
05.2022 - 06.2022
Creative Associate
Hidden Door Festival
01.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Research - Advanced Practices (Curatorial/Knowledge)
Goldsmiths, University of London
/2025 -
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