About me
'A real talent' (Ian Rankin)
Prize-winning writer with diverse range of experience, Claire is one of three winners of the inaugural Women Poets' Prize. Her first novel was a finalist in the Dundee Book Prize. Her short stories and poems have won and been placed in numerous national and international prizes, and are widely published in anthologies and magazines.
Claire designs engagement resources for arts organisations, including Kettle's Yard, Waltham Forest Borough of Culture, and the Government Art Collection.
Can communicate effectively in any style for any medium.
Worked in education for 20 years, from community projects to University.
Background in visual arts: thinks in pictures as well as words.
Sensitive, imaginative and creative.
Brings intelligence and experience to interpretation of brief.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Resourceful - understands how to research brand values, client, target audience and language.
Reliable and self-motivated
Meticulously attentive to detail.
Skills
art, Artist Management, Brain storming, Branding, designing, engagement, facilitating, Teaching / Lecturing, Writing
Sector Experience
Advertising, Arts, Communications, Education, Fine Art, Painting & Sculpture
Awards
Rebecca Swift Foundation, WOMEN POETS PRIZE