CURRICULUM VITAE
Jennifer Mary Lane
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Address: Phone: Email: Website: Date of birth: Nationality: Drivers licence:
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c/o 137 Milton Street, Nelson 7010 022 173 1405 www.jennielane.co.uk 23 January 1985 British Current UK Drivers Licence
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Personal STATEMENT |
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I enjoy all aspects of art and am particularly enthused by the work of young and emerging artists. I believe that there is huge satisfaction in creating a piece of art and to have it enjoyed by others.
In promoting my own work as a practising artist I have been invited to show my work at various local galleries. The experience I gained from assisting in setting up the display for the Hereford College of Art at the New Designers Show in Islington helped me understand the logistics and organisation necessary for a large event.
Gallery work experience involved:
• Liaising with my fellow artists, arranging for secure crating and delivery on time of the art items, together with the physical setting up and dismantling of the stand at the finish of the exhibition. • Successfully negotiating with galleries such as Bowie and Hulbert to sell my work on commission • Discussing the methods and ideas that I used to create the pieces with the general public and gallery managers • Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery and organizing promotion, marketing and advertising of exhibitions and shows • Assessment and selection of art work • Organizing equipment hire • Liaising with visiting artists and negotiating sales • Cataloguing acquisitions and keeping records and archives • Keeping up to date with industry developments and market trends • General administration, budgeting, finance and accounts.
Creation and promotion of own artwork:
From that exhibition, which ran at the time of the Hay Literary Festival , I gained some sales and commissions. It was essential that I had my own publicity material and website organised [ www.jennielane.co.uk ] and that I attended the opening functions and mixed with the invited guests.
I recently took the opportunity of showing my work at The creative Arts and Craft Fair in Queenstown along with many other local artists, It was great fun to promote and speak about my work and inspirations. http://www.marketplace.net.nz/
In order to produce my own work, I have had to budget and administer my finances . I have had to commission bespoke framing and deal with specialist suppliers of my wools and threads. I have also had to develop mounting techniques appropriate to my work.
I feel that I am a dedicated and personable employee, In order to fund my travels abroad I have recently been working in the hospitality business, where my experience of catering and waiting skills have been very useful. In this respect I have had to teamwork, to take personal responsibility and operate the business in accordance with management instructions.
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Employment History |
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Own Art Exhibitions
2007 onwards
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The Big Apple Much Marcle, Herefordshire, UK Twice a year the seven parishes of the Marcle Ridge in Herefordshire celebrate their heritage of orchards, apples and pears, cider and perry. www.bigapple.org.uk/autumntime/2007.htm • Setting up and displaying own artwork after invitation to exhibit by Jackie Denman, one of the founders of the organisation • Talking to the public • Assessment and selection of own artwork to be displayed • Promoting and selling my own work and the work of others
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2007 - 2009
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Bowie and Hulbert's Hay on Wye, UK www.hayclay.co.uk/about-the-bowie-gallery.asp • Invited to Sarah Bowie's gallery to show my artwork, a contact I made through college • Discussing exhibition details, pricing and timing • Private showcase of my work along with another local artist • Talking to the public about my artwork • Packaging and transportation of artwork
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2007 - 2009
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The Foal Yard Gallery Worcester, UK • Invited by Louise Little to show and display artwork, a contact I made through college • Discussing prices, which pieces to be displayed and where • Packaging and transporting of art work
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2007 - 2009
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H Art, The Framing Company Ledbury, UK Developing my own artwork I decided to find out about framing, which is when I made a great contact Caroline Plumbridge. Through her I got involved with H-Art and displayed my work in the gallery and shop. • Exhibition of my art work alongside other artists • Continuous art display afterwards
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2008
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Weavers Gallery Ledbury, UK • Approached local gallery to display my work • Voluntary gallery work, promoted and sold both my and other artists work • Maintained accurate records of customer contact details, which piece had been sold and handling of money
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2006 / 2007
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New Designers Centre Islington London, UK • Assessment of group art work to be displayed and working within a small space • Promoting and advertising new designers and own artwork • Setting up exhibition including transporting of artwork
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2006 / 2007
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Hereford College of Arts and Design Summer Show Hereford, UK • Event promotion, exhibition setup and artwork display – all working to a deadline • Design of marketing materials such as brochures including 12 contemporary artists • Writing artist statements and photographing work • Presentation and successful interviewing/ media coverage |
2006
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Art Teacher's Assistant Much Birch Primary School, UK • Assisted artist Adrienne Craddock in teaching art to primary school pupils
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2002 - current
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Various positions in Customer Service, Sales and Hospitality UK, Australia, New Zealand
Sales Assistant Cook and Waitress Assistant Park Ranger Host Shop Assistant
• Opening and closing restaurants, kitchens and shops • Using tills and handling money • Retail and sales experience • Stock take, pricing, quality checks • Dealing with enquiries • Basic accounting • Marketing and promotional activities • Website development • Any customer service duties related to waitressing, catering and event assistance
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Education |
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2007
2006
2004
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Bachelor of Arts – Arts and Design Herefordshire College of Arts and Design UK
On this course, all essential elements were covered, which included Health and Safety, workshop techniques, communications, finance and accounts. Everything I needed to be able to run my own studio.
Contemporary Applied Arts - Foundation Degree Herefordshire College of Arts and Design UK
In this foundation course, I experienced many aspects of practitioner art, from ceramics to silversmithing, and I decided that textiles were my main passion.
Art & Design BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies
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Interests |
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I have thoroughly enjoyed travelling and meeting new people. I enjoy keeping in touch with good friends from all parts of the world and especially my family. Visiting art galleries and museum's, walking around art studios and talking to artists. Making and being involved in Arts and Craft. Photography is very important to me. Being outdoors, walking, swimming, playing badminton and tennis. Cooking and eating healthy. Voluntary and community work- helping others.
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References |
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Available upon request. |