Lucy Ward Arts exists to make life easier for artists + arts organisations. Born from an understanding of the creative process, I want to help people achieve their artistic ambitions.
Working in partnership we will devise a plan of action specific to your needs + requirements.
Artist Sarah Ball asked me to build her a simple website ahead of a major solo exhibition in the USA. She wanted something simple, beautiful and easy to update independently - within a budget and tight deadline.
The result : www.sarah-ball.co.uk
As a successful painter, Nina wanted more time to focus on making art without the distraction of admin, emails, copy writing and business development. I work regularly with Nina on a range of tasks, including planning for exhibitions and international art residencies, client liaison, e-news updates and the content / commerce aspects of her website www.ninabrooke.co.uk
Jethro is a successful Cornish artist with a devoted following of international collectors. I support his work as an artist and help smooth the online side of his business - Jethro Jackson Studio. I write copy and update content for the website and I run the @porthilly_gallery Instagram. I also curate the monthly ‘studio notes’ newsletter and help with planning and delivery of his exhibitions + events.
Artist Maxine Clements (aka Bare Root Roses) needed a platform for her beautiful drawings and paintings so we worked together to create a simple website and e-commerce site. Max has since been signed to a commercial gallery in Cornwall with plans for a joint exhibition in autumn 2020 see more
I have worked with Janet on a number of projects - predominantly the promotion and planning of her annual exhibition in Rock, Cornwall. I help with all aspects of the promotion + prep - sometimes stepping in to help with hanging the work! I have also built a simple website to promote her and sell her paintings and prints to a wider audience www.janetshearer.co.uk
Victoria got in touch having seen a feature about my life + work in the Sunday Times.
An accomplished artist with ambitious plans, I offered suggestions for the next steps in her career development and I regularly assist with copy editing PR and artist statements ahead of her exhibitions. www.victoriayj.co.uk
The Development Team at Newlyn Exchange contacted me to discuss ideas around a project that needed some extra funding. We have worked together to devise a plan, and I have been commissioned to write an application to support the learning program www.newlynartgallery.co.uk
I joined the team at Anima Mundi as a freelance Gallery Assistant, focusing predominantly on copy writing for exhibitions, press & marketing and artist liaison. Given the nature of the gallery and the regular turn around of shows, it was a case of ‘all hands on deck’ so I helped to plan, install and launch over 20 projects, curated by the gallery Director Joseph Clarke.
Henry Garfit, Director of Newlyn School of Art contacted me to discuss ways I could help with wider national press coverage of their ambitious programme of world-class art courses. Working together we built a compelling press package, and I was able to secure coverage in The Times + The Guardian.
When this exciting online art gallery announced they were moving to Newquay, I was delighted to be able to work with them on their initial plans for PR, marketing & artist liaison. Since our first meeting in 2018, they have lovingly restored an old church in the heart of the town and they are preparing to open the doors with a group exhibition in Autumn 2020. More news to follow www.northcoastasylum.com
Antony Waller from Dance Republic asked for some assistance with an Arts Council England bid for Shoreline - a county-wide dance project choreographed by Simon Birch, which took a troop of dancers & musicians to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. I worked with Antony and Simon to write a successful ACE bid and we have worked together on a number of projects since.
Rosanna Elliot, the Founder + Director of Canvas Theatre contacted me to give advice on funding for her touring play The Coastguards Daughter. We worked together on a successful ACE bid and the play sold out for the duration of its tour around Devon, Cornwall & the Scillies. See more
The inimitable Susan Hay asked me to help with a new season of curated shows at Hay Studio. Having always worked independently, Susan wanted someone to support her with the admin side of her ambitious programme of exhibitions, dance, music, theatre, supper clubs, live jazz + film. Susan and I worked together for over 2 years, until she relocated to Bath, and Hay Studio closed its doors for the final time in 2018.
Let me take some of the pressure off so you can get back to being creative.
An initial studio visit / Zoom portfolio review can be a great way to start thinking about how you can begin to work more productively and creatively. Get in touch