Emma Pritchard
Summary
Experienced Events Coordinator based in London specialising in the planning and running of Heritage, Art, and Music events and exhibitions. Active member of the London contemporary arts and culture landscape through freelance curation and art writing with a focus on diverse representation in the arts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Heritage Events Coordinator
St Marylebone Parish Church
London
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Planned and delivered cross-disciplinary cultural events and community outreach initiatives across music, visual art, and heritage.
- Curated rotating exhibitions and lectures, including the 2025 Lecture series and feminist-focused exhibit Emma Hamilton: In Pose and Legacy, managing logistics, marketing strategy, and publicising.
- Built and maintained partnerships with creative and corporate organisations such as the Dickens Museum and Harley Street BID, attending meetings and identifying mutual goals.
- Executed marketing and communications campaigns, significantly increasing visibility through digital, print, and in-person channels.
- Co-managed budgeting and fundraising activities, including developing budget spreadsheets, writing grant applications, and maintaining donor relationships.
Curatorial Project Lead
Independent
Marylebone, City of Westminster
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Curated and organised contemporary group exhibition Slow to Surface, overseeing all aspects from concept development to installation.
- Coordinated with 10 artists, managing communications, artwork selection, and logistics, ensuring clear creative direction.
- Led press release writing and promotion.
Event Staff
FPR Group
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional front-of-house service as part of a corporate event banqueting team during high-profile functions.
Retail Sales Assistant
House of Fraser
Epsom, Surrey
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Sales assistant specialising in the designer handbag section of a leading department store, with expert product knowledge and personalised sales techniques.
Arts Campus Assistant
University For the Creative Arts
Epsom, Surrey
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with the preparation, promotion, and on-the-day execution of events and exhibitions.
- Confidently led technical facility campus tours.
- Assisted with student outreach events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2020 - 05.2024
Study Abroad Year - Arts and Culture
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands 09.2022 - 06.2023
Foundation Diploma - Art and Design
University for the Creative Arts
Epsom, Surrey 09.2019 - 03.2020
A-Levels -
St Philomena's High School
Carshalton, Sutton 09.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Budgeting / Fundraising
- Art curation
- Event marketing strategies
- Proposal / press release writing
- Self-taught basic understanding of Artlogic
Timeline
Heritage Events Coordinator
St Marylebone Parish Church
01.2025 - 01.2026
Curatorial Project Lead
Independent
01.2025 - 06.2025
Study Abroad Year - Arts and Culture
University of Amsterdam
09.2022 - 06.2023
Event Staff
FPR Group
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Sussex
09.2020 - 05.2024
Retail Sales Assistant
House of Fraser
06.2020 - 09.2020
Arts Campus Assistant
University For the Creative Arts
09.2019 - 03.2020
Foundation Diploma - Art and Design
University for the Creative Arts
09.2019 - 03.2020
A-Levels -
St Philomena's High School
09.2017 - 06.2019
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