Isobel Milton
Tunbridge Wells,UK
Summary
A creative professional with expertise in community building with underrepresented audiences. Specialising in collaborative cultural heritage programmes that promote autonomy for participants. Intense educational experience in and out of the classroom, teaching with diverse communities, including SEND. Committed to leveraging technical skills and artistic vision to drive innovative, compassionate and restorative justice for local communities
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Producer
Trinity Theatre
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Development and project management of new and existing Trinity-run community projects as part of creative engagement strategy. Role established freelance practitioners deliver certain components of overall programme, are given appropriate training and opportunities to further their career development support department achieve goals of workshop delivery across engagement strategy.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Organised production schedules for timely project completion.
- Fostered positive working environment, boosting team morale and productivity.
Aid Worker/ Art Teacher
Kent Kindness, Choose
Kent/Athens , Kent
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered workshops in English and art therapy for young asylum seekers and refugees.
- Designed and implemented textile and drawing workshops for NGOs supporting refugees across Europe and the Middle East.
- Established trust with vulnerable adults using experience from educational and healthcare settings.
- Coordinated with health and social care professionals to provide holistic support.
- Planned lessons to address weaknesses while enhancing skill strengths.
- Set clear targets and provided constructive feedback to facilitate achievement.
- Developed customised tutoring programmes tailored to individual competencies.
- Created a safe environment for students to explore creativity and self-expression.
VIP Artist Faciltator / Guide
Art Dubai
Dubai , UAE
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Researched latest art trends to maintain relevance and innovation.
- Conducted art workshops, inspiring creativity among participants.
- Collaborated with fellow artists to successfully execute exhibitions.
- Responded to client feedback to enhance quality of commissioned pieces.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to artistic excellence bringing visions to life.
Lecturer Primary and Secondary Program
National Portrait Gallery
London
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Researched and delivered gallery-based programmes aligned with national curricula.
Developed lesson plans to meet educational objectives based on exhibitions and collections.
Organised online resources, improving accessibility for thousands of primary school students.
Guided school tours, accommodating students with moderate to acute learning challenges. - Led seminars and workshops for enhanced student participation.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
Education Museum Consultant
Hunterian Museum Royal College of Surgeons
London
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Evaluated exhibitions 'Designing Bodies' and 'War, Art, Surgery' at Hunterian Museum.
Conducted 100 personal face-to-face interviews to document and analyse audience feedback.
Collaborated with Hunterian education team to develop postgraduate programme for MSc and MPhil in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology at Oxford University.
Facilitated workshops on interview techniques, curation, and audience experience evaluation.
Reviewed academic systems to create detailed reports for stakeholders. - Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential growth opportunities.
- Researched possible organisational improvements on [Type] procedures.
Lecturer
Bethlem Hospital, Museum of the Mind
London
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Delivered diverse educational tours and workshops, enhancing visitor engagement. For Key Stage 5 students.
Organised activities and events to effectively achieve learning objectives.
Lectured classes employing exceptional communication techniques to maximise audience involvement, for large workshops, collaborating with various schools.
Developed tailored teaching strategies for young adults and mature students, catering to varied learning needs. - Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
Lecturer Art Program
Lewes HMP and Wormwood Scrubs HMP
London, East Sussex
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Devised art history education programme emphasising life skills and key subjects.
Produced community outreach project at Ashford School Nursery to support students with learning difficulties.
Delivered art classes aligned with City and Guilds qualifications in art and design to over 100 students with acute needs in a year.
Planned and executed research projects to enhance understanding of offender education.
Focused on topics including The Holocaust, Memorial Day, Hiroshima, Cranes for Peace Project, Vote for Women, Disability Awareness Month, and Black History. - Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Coordinated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary courses.
Costume Production designer
Glyndebourne Opera
London, East Sussex
01.2002 - 08.2009
- Organised two significant wardrobe departments at Roedean School and Laine Theatre Arts according to performance schedules.
- Archived theatre’s historical images to safeguard cultural heritage.
- Coordinated schedules and budgets for volunteers and colleagues during productions.
- Promoted drama department via theatrical performances and charity events.
- Managed budgets effectively for casts ranging from 200 to 300 individuals.
- Archived wardrobe of 5,000 costumes, meeting external stakeholder requirements for auditions.
- Conceived and constructed stage sets and props for productions such as La Boheme and Die Fledermaus.
- Designed art activities for educational outreach programme, fostering community engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education in Galleries and Museums
Institute of Education
UK 09.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and Art History
Goldsmiths College
London 09.1999 - 07.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Further Education
Brighton University
01.2010 - 09.2012
BTEC - Art and Design
Kent Institute of Art And Design
Kent 09.1995 - 07.1997
Skills
- Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe suites
- Printmaking techniques
- Photography and prop making
- Gold leaf application
References
References available upon request.
Memberships and Residences
GEM Member
Art History Association
British Creative BAN Member Network
Working Class in the Arts
Artist Union England
Horse and Art 2019
Made My Wardrobe 2021
The Jelly Studio Reading 2024
Timeline
Community Producer
Trinity Theatre
07.2024 - 09.2025
Aid Worker/ Art Teacher
Kent Kindness, Choose
01.2021 - 01.2024
VIP Artist Faciltator / Guide
Art Dubai
03.2017 - 03.2020
Lecturer Primary and Secondary Program
National Portrait Gallery
08.2014 - 08.2017
Education Museum Consultant
Hunterian Museum Royal College of Surgeons
01.2014 - 11.2016
Lecturer
Bethlem Hospital, Museum of the Mind
01.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Education in Galleries and Museums
Institute of Education
09.2012 - 09.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Further Education
Brighton University
01.2010 - 09.2012
Lecturer Art Program
Lewes HMP and Wormwood Scrubs HMP
01.2009 - 12.2014
Costume Production designer
Glyndebourne Opera
01.2002 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and Art History
Goldsmiths College
09.1999 - 07.2001
BTEC - Art and Design
Kent Institute of Art And Design
09.1995 - 07.1997
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