Adrian Colwell

Experience

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  Visual Artists Ireland

  May 2012 - Aug 2015

  - Managing and updating Visual Artists Ireland membership database- Reaching numerical and monetary membership targets- Undertaking membership surveys, obtaining feedback and identifying areas of improvement- Organising and hosting membership networking events; talks, presentations, screenings, etc. - Managing and updating Membership Discount Scheme- Promoting the the VAI membership scheme to students, emerging/established artists, arts offices and other cultural institutions and arts related organisations- Liaising with publishing department and preparing lists for News Sheet postage- Receiving, editing and publishing listings for company website and twice weekly e-bulletin- Managing all social media profiles- Managing helpdesk and dealing with general queries when necessary - Handling all incoming payments into the organisation- Assisting with preparation of financial accounts- Engaging with artists, both members and non-members, and communicating positively about VAI and our services. Show less

  • Membership Services Officer / Listings Editor

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Administrative Assistant

    May 2012 - Aug 2012
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  103.2 Dublin City FM

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Broadcast Assistant

  Conducting in studio and on location interviews, editing and producing recorded pieces for air, scriptwriting, preparing link segments and introducing arts news items.

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  Irish Architecture Foundation

  May 2015 - Apr 2017

  Events Consultant

  - Engaging and liaising with all participants/speakers (communication, follow up, chase deadlines, presentation coordination, requirements etc.)- Compiling and preparing speakers presentations in advance of events- Creating introduction slides- Liaising with and directing technical crew, venue technicians and production/event manager, etc in relation to sound and projection requirements- Liaising with film crew in relation to sound and projection requirements- Briefing all participants incl. the IAF team of format for presentations- Managing and coordinating speakers presentations during the events- Creating a Plan B fail-safe plan should there be an technical glitches Show less

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  Irish Visual Artists Rights Organisation

  Dec 2015 - Nov 2018

  Copyright Licensing Officer

  - Maintaining a thorough understanding of copyright licensing procedures- Processing licence applications efficiently- Liaising and consulting with international network of collecting societies, DACS London, ARS New York, etc. - Maintaining and update the licensing database- Assisting with preparation of financial accounts relating to licensing- Assisting with periodic review and revision of licensing fee schedules- Monitoring for unlicensed uses of members artworks- Promoting the copyright licensing service to cultural institutions and media organisations- Undertaking research into artists estates and beneficiaries- Engaging with artists and communicating positively about licensing and other services.- Providing updates for the licensing section of the website, twitter and Facebook updates- Organising information sessions and events including the inaugural Artists Estates Conference 2017 in collaboration with the Royal Hibernian Academy. Show less

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  Happenings

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Graphic Designer / Volunteer Coordinator

  - Designing online and print artwork- Managing social media profiles- Publishing event listings for company website- Preparing proposal and sponsorship documents- Collaborating with corporate sponsors on event artwork- Sourcing volunteers for various events- Liaising with and briefing volunteers- Dealing with general queries from the public

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  Drag & Draw

  Feb 2018 - now

  Director / Co-Founder

  Run with an ethos of inclusivity and accessibility, Drag & Draw is a life drawing class with drag performers as models. We provide a unique arts space of connection and creativity through informal classes which are very suitable for drawing beginners. They also give experienced artists the opportunity to draw not your typical life drawing model. Drag & Draw is committed to accessibility and regularly work with Irish Sign Language interpreters in an attempt to break down possible barriers to engagement. We have collaborated with arts institutions like the National Gallery of Ireland, Westival and the Garter Lane Arts Centres. We have also hosted events for organisations like Microsoft, Google and Facebook. Show less

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  RTE

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Production Assistant

  - Researching possible features for the show - Preparing questions and briefs for confirmed features - Scriptwriting - Recording interviews on location - Editing and preparing on location interviews for air - Liaising with talent and interviewees.

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  Visual Artists Ireland

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Professional Development Coordinator (Interim)

  - Coordinating professional development workshop programme and networking events.- Designing promotional material.- Editing and publishing event listings for company website.- Liaising with arts offices and other partner organisations.- Liaising with speakers/facilitators/teachers.- Technical set up of workshops/talks. - Obtaining feedback from event attendees.- Dealing with general queries when necessary.

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  Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

  Arts Administrator – Festivals & Arts Centres

  - Providing administrative support for the development and production of the inaugural Change Makers Festival Conference 2020.- Managing online networking and professional development events and clinics for both the Arts Centres and Festivals departments. - Liaising with social media and marketing department in relation to the promotion of events funded by the arts council, with a specific emphasis on events relating to diversity and inclusion. - Initiating a Festivals and Arts Centres Spotlight feature for the Arts Council website which profiled numerous arts festivals and arts centres around Ireland.- Acting as the main point of contact and co-ordinator for Travel & Training awards for both Festivals and Arts Centres departments.- Supporting Team policy initiatives, e.g. set up meetings, take minutes of meetings, liaise with external 3rd parties, research history of funding relationships etc.- Inviting people to focus groups, meetings and events.- Providing assistance to the Arts Officer with regards to liaising with the Adviser/s for funding assessments.- Acting as the first point of contact for Festivals and Venues departments on funding/general enquiries. - Providing assistance to the Head of Festivals and Venues departments in the absence of the Arts Officer. - Coordinating a monthly review of arts events taking place across the country. Show less

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  GAZE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival

  Aug 2022 - now

  Board Member
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  Arts & Disability Ireland

  Aug 2022 - now

  - Co-ordinating the development and delivery of ADI’s in-person and online Disability Equality Training (DET) programme- Managing ADI’s training calendar- Supporting arts venues and organisations to identify their training and development needs and respond to training enquiries- Liaising with arts venues and organisations on the set up of the in-person or online training environment, as well as advice on advance marketing- Booking and coordinating equipment and resources for training as required- Booking and coordinating specialist trainers and expertise when necessary- Designing training and information sessions for specific target groups- Facilitating arts venues and organisations to develop good practice policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to access for artists and audiences with disabilities,- Co-ordinating activities surrounding ADI’s Access Services: audio description, captioning, ISL interpretation and loop systems- Managing ADI’s accessible performances calendar- Booking access equipment as required, liaising with arts venues and contractors on delivery and collection- Supporting arts venues through all practicalities and possibilities involved in programming an accessible performance, including; technical set up, troubleshooting, advice and training on how to organise an accessible performance, customer service and marketing- Liaising with the Programme Manager around the marketing of accessible performances through website listings, social media posts, text alerts and all other suitable channels Show less - Managing the Arts & Disability Connect Scheme, providing support for applicants and providing administrative support for the processing of applications. - Supporting the implementation of ADI’s artistic programme by assisting with a range of projects, events and audience development services, as delegated by the Executive Director.- Assisting with ADI’s annual programme of continuing professional development for artists and arts workers,- Updating and graphic design of ADI’s website as required and agreed with the General Manager/ Executive Director, and in line with ADI’s Access Style Guide.- Monitoring and developing ADI’s online presence through the organisation’s social media channels, promoting ADI’s annual programme, and disseminating partner information.- Liaising with, and supporting, other members of the team in the implementation of projects and services. Show less

  • Programme Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Access & Training Officer

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Program Support Officer

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Disrupt Disability Arts Festival

  Nov 2022 - Apr 2024

  Co Director