Born in Chelmsford, Essex, Grace Price studied locally including x13 GCSE's and a Diploma in Digital Applications. Then proceeding to Colchester Sixth Form College to study x6 AS levels and x4 A levels, prioritising her deep-rooted love for photography and fine art. She chose to apply straight to BA (Hons) Fine Art at Kingston University London, through competitive portfolio entry, skipping a foundation year.
After several exhibitions in London, Grace graduated in July 2012 with an upper second class degree and first class dissertation. After a bustling degree show and exploratory three years, she now continues her arts practice producing interior collages and photographs. All work is for sale and commissions available on request. In April 2017, Grace has become one of the second cohort for 'The Other MA (TOMA)', a competitive post-graduate course run by Metal Southend and mentioned in Art Monthly Magazine. Whilst June 2017 see's her work included in Aesthetica Magazine, print & online.
Avidly pursuing new entrepreneurial projects. Her popular Instagram 'gracesinteriors' was set up 3 years ago and continues to showcase her love for contemporary interior styling which runs alongside her creative artwork.
Grace has taught many children & young adults the benefits of creative wellbeing and art practice, with a wide breadth of experience in the pastoral care of young people. In 2015 Grace founded 'Maverick'; a freelance art education service with original resource design, exhibition interpretation and workshop delivery, working across cultural organisations such as The British Museum. Grace continues to work freelance, with firstsite gallery Colchester as one of their 'Associate Learning Artists'.
Currently, Grace is sharing her expertise as the Centre Lead (Essex), Regional Mentor & Teacher at Red Balloon of the Air (UK Educational Charity). Looking to the future, Grace plans to use her first-class communication skills in a creative company who promote big ideas and truly innovate as business leaders.
Work history
Centre Lead (Essex); Regional Mentor & Teacher
- Braintree, United KingdomFull Time
Regional Mentor at the expanding new Learner Centre in Essex, as part of the award winning 'Red Balloon of the Air' team. Mentoring students 1:1 and co-ordinating/teaching online ASDAN Short Courses, including Expressive Arts.
Associate Learning Artist
- Colchester, United KingdomFreelance
Associate Learning Artist on a freelance basis. Worked on the 'Art Makers' after-school learning programme for 5-7 years (Art's Council England, Plus Tate & Children's University affiliated) July 2015 + 'School's Sessions' January 2016.
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Skills
- Interior Styling
- Analogue Photography
- Digital Photography
- Painting
- Design
- Organisation
- Planning
- Art Direciton
- Collage
- E-learning
Education
TOMA (The Other MA)
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
An alternative, post-graduate, Masters course with competitive entry now in it's 2nd year. Art Monthly magazine notes "alternative art schools unite" as TOMA is mentioned in an article.
2:1 BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
1st Class Dissertation, Upper 2:1 Degree
Awards
The Stanley Picker Travel Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to selected students, after giving in a written essay proposal, to allow them to travel abroad and widen their artistic experiences. Grace traveled via interail to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Paris during 2011.