Nik Slade
Artist Educator
Learning & Participation
Multidisciplinary arts education in formal and informal settings
SEE BELOW
2018-Present
Studio & CIC Director
The Old Stores Studio
Director of operations, coordination, development and marketing including commissioning, curating and delivering the artistic programme.
https://theoldstoresstudio.wixsite.com/theoldstoresstudio
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2015-Present
Participatory Artist & Facilitator
Freelance
Gallery education, multidisciplinary arts practice and printmaker. Learning and participation workshops, projects and events alongside teaching positions in formal education
2014/15
Associate Lecturer Visual Culture
University of the West of England
Teaching on the Art and Design final year undergraduate dissertation programme.
https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/cahe/artanddesign.aspx
2013
Project Workshop Coordinator
Field Art Projects with Artist in Residence, Melanie Jackson
University of Bristol
Working closely with the artist to deliver workshops and oversee, facilitate and support management of a public event involving university students and local primary school children.
http://www.fieldartprojects.com/index.php/artist/jackson
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2012/13
Artist Facilitator
Anna Barriball, Snowflakes (permanent)
Coordinated and oversaw the production of Oasis Academy John Williams pupil’s contribution to a new artwork by Anna Barriball for Situations at the newly built school campus in Hengrove.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58WpRHpQLh0
2012
Project Manager
W.A.M.A: Work as Movement Archive
Project managed the production of Work As Movement Archive, by Serena Korda, commissioned by Sovereign Housing and produced by Field Art Projects. Managed and oversaw coordination of the development of a public performance, supporting the artist, musician Daniel O’Sullivan and choreographer Rosie Heafford with local community members and three local primary schools.
http://www.fieldartprojects.com/index.php/project/work_as_a_movement_archive
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2011/12
Participation and Outreach Coordinator
Arnolfini
Coordination and delivery of key aspects of the Learning and Participation Programme. Involved working closely with partnership organisations and practitioners, curators, artists and gallery staff to develop and deliver interpretation, engagement, participation and outreach through the design, delivery and facilitation of group visits, projects, gallery tours, talks and workshops. Devising quality frameworks and evaluation.
https://arnolfini.org.uk/about/
2010/11
Artist Educator
Artist Team Arnolfini
One of four Freelance Arts Practitioners employed by Arnolfini to facilitate learning with a wide range of visitors including: Early Years, Reception, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education, Older People, Excluded Young People, Families, Young People at risk of offending and those with Special Needs, in a range of participatory settings. Involved detailed engagement with contemporary arts practices, planning, collaboration, delivery and evaluation.
https://www.arnolfini.org.uk/learning/family
2010
Learning & Participation Coordinator
Wonders of Weston Situations
Oversaw and managed participatory elements of the Silly Scope project. Supported engagement with and realization of collaborative works by Raumlaborberlin and a group of young people aged 12–18 years. Responsible for recruitment, co-ordination, retainment, facilitation, promotion, evaluation, managing interns and liaising between partnership organisations, artists and participants.
http://www.situations.org.uk/projects/wonders-weston/
2009
Participatory Artist
Enrichment Activity Oasis Academy and Arnolfini
Devised and led a series of experimental art and design workshops based at the school and in the gallery, designed to enrich and enhance the national curriculum and encourage creativity.
2007
Art Events Co-ordinator
In-Bristol Studios, Barton Hill, Bristol
Project managed In-Bristol Open Studios. Supported successful fundraising bid, budgets, administration, purchasing, overall event management, assisted marketing, processed applications, assisted curator, installation, and evaluation. Assisted the development of a permanent studio exhibition space.
https://inbristol.org/
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2006/07
Lead Artist
Mash Up, Arnolfini
Planned, co-ordinated and delivered art workshops for regular family friendly gallery event in conjunction with programme of exhibitions. Designed 2D/3D event maps and resources. Recruited and managed volunteers. Responsible for organisation and management of resources and workspaces.
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2006
Learning & Participation Coordinator
Thought is a Signal Mark Titchner, EUL and Arnolfini
Provided facilitation, support, action research and evaluation for large-scale project, during Titchner’s nomination for Turner Prize, with 14-19 year olds resulting in a number of significant artworks for British Art Show 6.
2005/06
Learning & Participation Coordinator
Elastic Frontiers Dan Shipsides, Oldbury Court Primary School and Arnolfini
Supported all aspects throughout duration of project including workshops and activities, fabrication and installation of large-scale sculpture. http://www.danshipsides.com/DshipsidesWeb/home.html