Elouise Blackburn
Arts Worker
Glasgow,GLG
Summary
Graduating Masters student at the Glasgow School of Art, enrolled on the Curatorial Practice course. Experience in a variety of workplaces, from hospitality and customer service to childcare and arts engagement. I am an independent worker with great teamwork skills and problem-solving abilities, and am able to communicate and work well with local communities to ensure their voice is heard and valued on projects designed for them.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Community Arts Worker
Rumpus Room
03.2024 - Current
- Helped to run art programmes aimed at children and the local community, from the weekly garden club, to the seasonal 'Yard Play' sessions that involve both food and art workshops.
- Running a gardening project and producing a zine alongside the garden club as part of the Grow Wild youth grant, acting as a beginner's guide to gardening and community work, with input and understanding given from the local community.
- Developed skills on the risograph printer, utilising these skills to print posters for Rumpus Room as well as for my own projects.
Café Assistant, Childcare Worker, Cover Receptionist
Nuffield Health Fitness Centre - Glasgow West End
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered strong customer service skills, working in the café and on reception.
- Provided childcare services and developed skills teaching and working with children aged 3 months to 12 years.
Soft play assistant / Barista
Captain Ted's soft play
11.2015 - 1 2017
- Received barista training and gained experience in hospitality, customer service, and childcare.
Tour Guide and Art Club Volunteer
Gallery of Modern Art
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided guided tours, discussed art with visitors, and organized activities for children.
Engagement Volunteer
Pollok House
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted in setting up exhibitions, engaged with the local community, and ran workshops for children.
Desk manager
Northside Tattooz
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed office tasks, handled social media, and collaborated with others to provide a friendly atmosphere and service.
Education
Gosforth Academy
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 04.2001 -
Master of Letters - Curatorial Practice
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow 04.2001 -
Skills
PVG certified
Other Projects
'Weeding Out Wisdoms' - a project produced in collaboration with the 'Grow Wild' youth grant from Kew Gardens, and Glasgow-based community collective Rumpus Room. Focusing on how we define and discard 'weeds', the project educates us on how these plants still have important uses and purpose, and how communities can work together to cultivate a little connection and greenery in their lives.
Timeline
Freelance Community Arts Worker
Rumpus Room
03.2024 - Current
Engagement Volunteer
Pollok House
01.2023 - 09.2023
Tour Guide and Art Club Volunteer
Gallery of Modern Art
12.2022 - 12.2023
Café Assistant, Childcare Worker, Cover Receptionist
Nuffield Health Fitness Centre - Glasgow West End
08.2021 - Current
Desk manager
Northside Tattooz
08.2017 - 12.2020
Soft play assistant / Barista
Captain Ted's soft play
11.2015 - 1 2017
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
University of Glasgow
04.2001 -
Master of Letters - Curatorial Practice
Glasgow School of Art
04.2001 -
Gosforth Academy
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