David Parker
Artistic Director for Figment Arts
Key Expertise: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Other expertise: Audience Development, Bid-writing/Fundraising
I'm David, an artist, producer and project manager and I support others to make art, develop their practice and their projects.
I’m a maker and a do-er and an artist with over 25 years of experience in developing live arts, installation, audio and screen-based work.
I have created grass-roots artist-led projects from scratch and co-created work across many communities, and in my previous work as a senior arts manager with Carousel, I’ve grown and led an international film festival and a wide variety of personal and professional development projects with a range of talented individuals. As Artistic Director for Figment Arts, I work with artists and communities on moving image, visual art, installation and film projects. I strive to affect a positive change in society with the work I do, representing people with honesty and respect. My audio project Monument is an ongoing exploration of people and place.
I got involved in art as a hopelessly idealistic artist and musician, and know that there’s no clear path to follow in this field. Like many others I’ve had to create my own. A graduate of the Clore Leadership programme, I’m restless and I thrive on the variety of experiences, people and skills that my work brings to me. I’m learning all the time and I don’t intend to stop challenging myself to grow and develop.
An experienced fundraiser, and with a wide knowledge of the UK arts and film sectors, I use my passion for access to art and creative experiences for all as my driving force.
About me
I'm David, an artist, producer and project manager and I support others to make art, develop their practice and their projects.
I’m a maker and a do-er and an artist with over 25 years of experience in developing live arts, installation, audio and screen-based work.
I have created grass-roots artist-led projects from scratch and co-created work across many communities, and in my previous work as a senior arts manager with Carousel, I’ve grown and led an international film festival and a wide variety of personal and professional development projects with a range of talented individuals. As Artistic Director for Figment Arts, I work with artists and communities on moving image, visual art, installation and film projects. I strive to affect a positive change in society with the work I do, representing people with honesty and respect. My audio project Monument is an ongoing exploration of people and place.
I got involved in art as a hopelessly idealistic artist and musician, and know that there’s no clear path to follow in this field. Like many others I’ve had to create my own. A graduate of the Clore Leadership programme, I’m restless and I thrive on the variety of experiences, people and skills that my work brings to me. I’m learning all the time and I don’t intend to stop challenging myself to grow and develop.
An experienced fundraiser, and with a wide knowledge of the UK arts and film sectors, I use my passion for access to art and creative experiences for all as my driving force.
Other expertise: Audience Development, Bid-writing/Fundraising
I'm David, an artist, producer and project manager and I support others to make art, develop their practice and their projects.
I’m a maker and a do-er and an artist with over 25 years of experience in developing live arts, installation, audio and screen-based work.
I have created grass-roots artist-led projects from scratch and co-created work across many communities, and in my previous work as a senior arts manager with Carousel, I’ve grown and led an international film festival and a wide variety of personal and professional development projects with a range of talented individuals. As Artistic Director for Figment Arts, I work with artists and communities on moving image, visual art, installation and film projects. I strive to affect a positive change in society with the work I do, representing people with honesty and respect. My audio project Monument is an ongoing exploration of people and place.
I got involved in art as a hopelessly idealistic artist and musician, and know that there’s no clear path to follow in this field. Like many others I’ve had to create my own. A graduate of the Clore Leadership programme, I’m restless and I thrive on the variety of experiences, people and skills that my work brings to me. I’m learning all the time and I don’t intend to stop challenging myself to grow and develop.
An experienced fundraiser, and with a wide knowledge of the UK arts and film sectors, I use my passion for access to art and creative experiences for all as my driving force.
About me
I'm David, an artist, producer and project manager and I support others to make art, develop their practice and their projects.
I’m a maker and a do-er and an artist with over 25 years of experience in developing live arts, installation, audio and screen-based work.
I have created grass-roots artist-led projects from scratch and co-created work across many communities, and in my previous work as a senior arts manager with Carousel, I’ve grown and led an international film festival and a wide variety of personal and professional development projects with a range of talented individuals. As Artistic Director for Figment Arts, I work with artists and communities on moving image, visual art, installation and film projects. I strive to affect a positive change in society with the work I do, representing people with honesty and respect. My audio project Monument is an ongoing exploration of people and place.
I got involved in art as a hopelessly idealistic artist and musician, and know that there’s no clear path to follow in this field. Like many others I’ve had to create my own. A graduate of the Clore Leadership programme, I’m restless and I thrive on the variety of experiences, people and skills that my work brings to me. I’m learning all the time and I don’t intend to stop challenging myself to grow and develop.
An experienced fundraiser, and with a wide knowledge of the UK arts and film sectors, I use my passion for access to art and creative experiences for all as my driving force.