About me
I’m Lisa, a freelance producer and creative consultant based in London.
Over the past 10 years I’ve been responsible for the development and production of award-winning creative and cultural projects, including festivals, exhibitions, symposiums, talks, workshops, publications and professional development programmes.
I work with artists, publications, brands, cultural institutions and charities, building meaningful platforms for them to present new ideas and connect with creative audiences.
Projects I love working on include:
- Concept development for creative & cultural projects.
- Creative production & project management.
- Connecting supportive brands, businesses & institutions with creative talent.
- Advising artists on project development, production & promotion.
I’m always on the lookout for new talent, clients and opportunities. If you think I could help you, drop me a line: lisamichellefarrell@gmail.com
Projects
- Portrait of BritainPortrait of Britain is the UK’s largest outdoor photography exhibition. Organised in partnership between British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux, the project celebrates the UK’s diversity by showcasing 100 curated portraits on outdoor screens across the country. While overseeing the first two editions of the exhibition it was seen by over 20 million people and received press coverage in many major media outlets, including BBC, Sky News, The Guardian and The Sunday Times.
- BJP International Photography AwardBJP’s International Photography Award is a leading showcase of emerging photographic talent. Organised in partnership between British Journal of Photography and TJ Boulting Gallery, the award offers a solo exhibition and international exposure to one outstanding photographer each year. During my time producing the award it helped to launch the careers of Juno Calypso, Daniel Castro Garcia and Felicity Hammond. Everything I’m doing now has flown directly from the exposure I got from winning that
- Here LondonHere London is It’s Nice That’s flagship annual symposium, a one-day event inviting ten of the most exciting creative talents from the UK and abroad to deliver inspiring and entertaining talks. As producer of the 2013 edition I worked closely with the editorial team to curate inspirational talks exploring creative processes and ideas. Speakers included Christoph Niemann, Eric Yahnker, Mirko Borsche, Marina Willer, Lernert & Sander, Ewen Spencer, Sam Jacob, Agi & Sam, Marion Deuchars and Penny M
- BJP BreakthroughBJP Breakthrough is an annual season of exhibitions, talks and workshops designed to inspire and support creative graduates. Organised in partnership between British Journal of Photography at the Free Range Graduate Shows, Breakthrough showcases the work of four emerging talents each year and invites leading creatives and industry experts to share their advice and insights through a programme of free events. Since launching the project in 2015 it has become an important highlight of the creativ
- In The Woods FestivalIn The Woods Festival is an annual independent music festival in England which focuses on promoting up and coming talent in the music industry and the arts. The festival is set in a secret woodland location in Kent. As programme producer from 2009 - 2012 I introduced and curated the festival’s second music stage, arts and performance strands and the Barn Sessions video channel. In 2010 I oversaw the festival’s transition from a private event to a ticketed and publicised festival
Work history
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Producer & Creative ConsultantFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
Head of Exhibitions and EventsStudio 1854 – British Journal of Photography
- London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
- Creative Development
- Creative Network
- Freelance Writing
- Artist Development
- Programme Development
- Events Production
- Events Programming
- Project Management
- Partnerships
- Curation
Education
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Certificate in Counselling SkillsBritish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- London, United Kingdom
BA (1st Class Honours) Criticism, Communication and Curation: Arts and DesignCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom