Arts Management
Coaching
Accredited Relational Dynamics coach | Member of Association for Coaching
I provide action-based coaching that has a wide application. Common coaching topics include strategy, time management, self-discipline, creative process, inspiration and planning.
Grant Writing
I’m a Peer Panelist for Arts Council Ireland (2018 - 2023) and a Culture Ireland Expert Advisor (2021 - 2026). I’ve sat on panels for iPortunus European Mobility Grant (now Culture Moves), Arts Council Theatre Bursary, Arts Council Project Award (Theatre) and Galway County Council arts bursaries.
In addition I’ve been lead copywriter on over 40 successful funding applications for arts organisations and artists including RFO / SFO / Touring / Project / Bursary / Agility / Capacity Building / Theatre Development / Artist in Residence / Travel and Training / Young Ensembles / Small Festivals / Culture Ireland / Capital Support Scheme / Ireland Funds / Creative Europe / local arts grants.
I also consult with artists across art-forms advising on funding and other applications (call-outs / festivals / residencies).
Theatre57
Co-founder & Member
Co-Chair 2020 - 2021 Chair 2019
In 2018 I organised a meeting of independent professional theatre makers based in Galway, which led to the formation of Theatre57.
Theatre57 is a collective of 90+ Galway theatre artists. It advocates for sustainable practice and investment in infrastructure to enable the creative & professional development of independent artists.
FUEL Artist Residency
Programme Manager 2017 - 2020
Druid’s artist residency works with four theatre artists over nine months.
The programme under my management offered creative development, mentoring, residencies at the Mick Lally Theatre, tailored networking, funding advice, participation fees and a showcase event.
Workshops included Michael Keegan Dolan, Tim Crouch, Raymond Keane, Gina Moxley, Michael West and Louise Lowe.
Image: Druid
JOLT: Volition
Producer 2013 - 2014
A nine-month theatre development programme working with eight theatre makers based along the west coast of Ireland.
Volition provided creative development, mentoring, rehearsal space, a showcase event, producing advice and a participation stipend.
Workshops included Junk Ensemble, WillFredd Theatre and Carl Kennedy.
Image: Martin Maguire
JOLT Theatre Development
Co-founder & Producer 2011 - 2014
An initiative to create platforms and training for theatre artists based in the West of Ireland.
Projects included: a curated month of shows at Town Hall Theatre; an industry speed-dating event between independent artists and established organisations; a producing mentorship; and JOLT:Volition.
Image: Martin Maguire
Galway Theatre Festival
Director 2010, 2011, 2012 Assistant Director 2009
Galway Theatre Festival provides a platform for emerging, local and national theatre makers to present work.
I came on board with the festival in its second year and implemented all of the operational procedures, set-up all online profiles, established the Festival as a legal entity and grew it from a single-venue festival to a professional event running across all of the city’s theatres.