Lucy Bawden

Art consultant and Cultural Programmer @Pocket Creatives Limited

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Lucy Bawden is a seasoned Art Consultant and Cultural Programmer with 15 years experience helping businesses, local government and charities engage communities and elevate their brand and values through creative projects . She is recognized for her significant contributions to outdoor curating, programming, and creating innovative art programs. With a keen eye for aesthetics and an in-depth understanding of property and site management, Lucy has successfully coordinated grassroots and high-profile art projects and creative events, introducing fresh and innovative perspectives. She is known for her impressive ability to connect artists, organizations, and audiences. Her work is characterized by her ability to blend traditional art forms with contemporary techniques and natural world and placemaking focuses. Prior to joining Pocket, Lucy held roles in notable art galleries and auction houses where she honed her curatorial and producer skills. She holds a degree in French, speaking and working in both English and French to a professional level. Lucy continues to shape the art scene with her unique approach and passion for art and connecting people.

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Work Background

Self-employedFreelance Arts Development Consultant & Programme Manager

Feb. 2009London, United KingdomOver the past 12 months I've been working with The Earls Court Development Company, VSM St Modwen, Danadra Living, TLC Estate Agency, Paragon Design Construction, Kensington & Chelsea Art Week, Richmond-Upon-Thames Art Services, Art4Space CIC, and CreativeThinkingAndDoing.

LendleaseEvents & Programme Manager, Elephant Park

Sep. 2017 - May. 2020Elephant & Castle, LondonAs part of the Estate and Place-making team I devised and managed a year-long calendar of outdoor events and festivals in the newly created public spaces at Elephant Park. Working with local communities and stakeholders to ensure a varied and engaging programme which reflected the needs and style of the changing area, events included seasonal family theatre performances, garden festival, outdoor cinema festivals, a firework displays, and the first ever Elephant's Got Talent.

HERE EASTEvents & Creative Programme Manager

Jun. 2016 - Dec. 2017Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, LondonResponsible for all events and activation programme across the newly opened 1.2 million sqft mixed use commercial and retail tech campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Event spaces included an indoor 1000 person event arena and exhibition area, a 1200 capacity external space called The Yard, Canalside retail strip and multiple receptions and empty ‘pop-up’ office and retail spaces. As well as overseeing the management of commercial event hires, my role’s focus was to create an event programme to promote networking and collaboration between campus tenants and with QEOP neighbouring venues. Programme pillars focused on sport, health and well-being, creativity and design, innovation and tech. Working closely alongside the community and marketing teams, I aimed to imbed Here East within the local and London-wide event calendar through links to London Tech Week, Open House, Ride London, Hackney Wicked, Chelsea Fringe Festival and many seasonal activities. Key Programming Achievements:- A six-figure, high end site launch event with Dynamo magic show, full site activation and tours. Launch event for London Tech Week 2017 in partnership with London and Partners UK Media product launch event for Samsung S8 64 bits: An exhibition of the web’s lost past Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride start event - 1000 motorbikes gathered to start a Movemeber fundraiser ride Pop-up Immersive art/dining experience, the Waldorf Project.

Pocket ArtsDirector

Mar. 2012 - May. 2016West London• Founded Pocket Arts, an arts events production company working to enhance community engagement through the Arts in London boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham, notably creating Open Art Spaces, the new Artist Open studios festival for the area. • Event coordination of Chelsea Fringe at Battersea Power Station managing multiple installations, sculptures, interactive activities, markets and food stalls in the newly opened temporary park at Battersea Power Station.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Arts Service)Arts Events Manager

Oct. 2009 - Sep. 2013Orleans House galleryRichmond Council Event Teams: Programmer and Stage Manager of Richmond’s Royal Jubilee event; annual Twickenham Holi; Summer Carnival; On the Edge World Music; Larks in the Parks; production and site manager for site specific dance festival Locate on Richmond riverside and Hampton Court Palace; coordinator for ARThouse Open Studios.

Mallinsons PhotographersClient & Production Manager

Feb. 2009 - Dec. 2012LondonFebruary 2009 - December 2012 Managed all aspects of photo-shoots and filming sessions on site and in-studio; liaising with media agencies, venues and clients such as Amnesty International, Fearlessly Frank, itunes and the Royal Opera House. Event managed openings and private views; marketing, budget management and administration for staff travel, equipment and space hire.

Sotheby'sImpressionist Department Administrator

Jul. 2007 - Jul. 2008Bond Street, London• Worked alongside expert teams, producing high quality sale catalogues and exhibitions; was business client contact delivering high quality client service, including management of all administration to ensure smooth and flawless shipping, sale and financial transactions.