Freya Fletcher

Freya is an emerging researcher and curator with a specialist interest in the importance of wider community access to creativity and culture. Tailoring my skills has ensured wider interests and knowledge have excelled a passion for arts and cultural engagement working in varying sized institutions. Experiences accumulated over the last four years have provided an excellent foundation for managing and coordinating programmes, a passion for project management, curating, and administrative support.

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds - Programme co-ordinator/ PA to the Head of HMI 
February 2023 - PRESENT

Provide PA and administrative support to the Head of HMI, including diary management, correspondence, internal communication, travel arrangements, budget management, research and the preparation of presentations.

Provide administrative support across the wider programme team, including answering and redirecting calls within the Institute as required.

Assist the Head of HMI and the wider programme team to deliver a programme of exhibitions and displays, including liaison with artists, collections and their representatives, museums, galleries and other partners.

Organise exhibition openings, arrange exhibition photography and arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality for VIP guests.

Assist with the production of programme interpretation material, including liaison with authors, monitoring deadlines, sourcing images, negotiating fees and obtaining permissions and copyright. Distribution of new essays to subscribers.

Calendar Management: Scheduling meetings, appointments, and events related to cultural initiatives. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure availability and alignment.

Communication: Managing emails and correspondence on behalf of the Head. Drafting and editing communication materials such as memos, presentations, and reports.

Event Planning and Coordination: Assisting in the planning and execution of cultural events, exhibitions, and performances. Liaising with vendors, venues, and participants to coordinate logistics.

Research and Analysis: Conducting research on cultural trends, best practices, and relevant industry developments. Analysing data and preparing board reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Administrative Support: Organising international travel arrangements, accommodations, and itineraries for the Head of HMI. Managing expenses, budgets, and administrative paperwork.

Relationship Management: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with partners, stakeholders, and cultural organisations. Serving as a point of contact for inquiries and requests related to cultural engagement initiatives.

Project Management: Assisting in the development and implementation of cultural programs, projects, and initiatives. Tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments and teams to integrate cultural initiatives with broader organisational goals. Providing support for cross-functional projects and initiatives as needed.

Danielle Arnaud Gallery, London - Assistant to the Director 

June 2022 - February 2023

Excellent written and verbal communication when greeting and contacting individuals in person, delivering information over the phone, and contacting stakeholders via email.

Prioritise certain tasks in a time sensitive environment, for example before an exhibition opening.

Gallery Operations Management: Coordinating daily operations of the gallery, including opening and closing procedures, and inventory management. Ensuring the gallery space is well-maintained and presents a professional appearance.

Exhibition Coordination: Assisting in the planning and execution of exhibitions, including artwork installation, lighting, and signage. Liaising with artists, curators, and lenders to facilitate the loan or acquisition of artworks. Confidently liaise with artists and curators.Client and Visitor Relations: Welcoming and assisting gallery visitors, providing information about current exhibitions, artists, and gallery programs. Managing client inquiries, sales transactions, and artwork deliveries. Collaborate with visiting artists and curators on press releases and exhibition interpretation. Minute meeting between stakeholders and being a first point of contact for artists and curators.

Event Planning and Promotion: Organising gallery events such as openings, artist talks, and receptions. Creating promotional materials, including press releases, social media posts, and newsletters.

Administrative Support: Managing the director's schedule, coordinating appointments, and handling correspondence. Handling administrative tasks such as filing, record-keeping, and expense tracking.

Sales and Marketing Support: Assisting with sales inquiries, client follow-up, and artwork pricing. Develop and implement promotional strategies.

Artwork Documentation and Cataloging: Maintaining accurate records of artwork inventory, including descriptions, provenance, and pricing. Assisting with the cataloging and documentation of artworks for archival purposes.

Special Projects and Initiatives: Supporting the director in the development and implementation of special projects, such as public art installations or artist residencies. Researching potential partnerships, grants, and funding opportunities to support gallery initiatives.

Empathy & Risk, London - Project Manager/Curator 
July 2022 - February 2023

• Draft and review contracts for, briefs and loans agreements to commissioned artists and curators.

Draft funding applications and compile funding reports for key stakeholders.

Construct detailed work plans, manage artists and communicate key action points across a

stakeholder audience.

Coordinate public events such as exhibition openings and panel discussions.

Effective use of Microsoft office suite, google workspace and adobe creative suite.

Lead cross-organisation partnerships with international artists, creators, educational institutions, organisation representatives charities and local authorities.

Analyse and execute a budget plan and adapt scope and timelines to ensure the project adhere to requirements of funding stakeholders and budget.

Zaha Hadid Foundation, London - Exhibition Project Manager 

January 2022 - June 2022

First point of contact between the Zaha Hadid Foundation and Courtauld Institute of Art during the exhibition period.

Balance multiple priorities of students and staff across the exhibition period

Positive liaison between various teams and 2 external partner institutions to organise schedules and

specifications for meeting.

Lead coordinator, organising cross-institutional collaborations between LFA events and research season programming at Courtauld.

Administrative lead, organising meetings and preparing courier arrangements for the movement of objects between storage facilities and exhibition.

Working in a fast paced environment during the first exhibition of a newly established foundation.

Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Curatorial Intern
January 2022 - June 2022

Dedicated to supporting curatorial research for the V&A collection Galleries and wider programmes at V&A East Museum, reporting to Lead Curator

Carrying out targeted research into the V&A collection and delivering object facilities reports.

Administrative support for the wider curatorial team.

Developing and curating the collections gallery that accurately represents East London’s diverse community through interpretation.

Object handling and cataloguing prospective exhibiting objects. 
York Art Gallery, York - Curatorial Intern

September 2019- July 2021

Coordinating new and lucrative exhibitions based on the Bernard Leach Collection.

Plan and co-ordinate the ‘Hands-on-Here’ programme to encourage young people in SENd and NEET status to interact with objects in the gallery space, creating a positive air to learning about collections care.

Provide flexible administrative support for curatorial and programme teams.

Conducting research on the Bernard Leach collection by compiling object and practitioner reports.

Education

Courtauld Institute of Art
MA in Curating the Art Museum, Scholarship, Merit 

University of York
History of Art BA Hons, 2:1