K Kennedy
credentials
EDUCATION
2006 LOCN Digital Animation, Tower Hamlets College, Poplar
1995 Institute of Sales Promotion Legal Diploma (B)
1991 – 1994 B.A Hons. Art, Design & Marketing Lancaster University(2:1)
1989-1991 A Levels in Art, Business Studiies & French (B.B.C)
1987-1989 10 GCSE’s (4 As, 5Bs, 1C)
In 2014, I embarked onan MA Art, Design & Craft Education course at Roehampton University. I had to stop when taking on my sister’s second baby whom I became guardian to.
I’ve also attended a wide range of creative training courses in a number of London colleges including short courses at St Martins, City Lit and Morley College
AWARDS/COMMISSIONS/OTHER
| 2011 | Lead artist, Art In The Park, Wimbledon, Lottery Funded |
| 2010 | Curator for Ladak Gallery, SW14 Involved selection of artist’s work. Planning and changing window and gallery displays/style direction. I was also involved in business consultancy and design of the gallery interior. |
| 2009 | Art Director for ‘The Chocolate Show’ Involved design and art direction/styling of themed zones, an Aztec mural commission, creation of a chocolate gallery plus running of themed art activities for children. |
| 2005 | £10,000 private investment support in own project work |
| 1994-2000 | Work for a number of London’s top through-the-line advertising agencies across a variety of media including web, radio, event, press & print. Involved budget and time management, proposal writing, client handling, artwork trafficing and later creative direction. Enquire for details |
Exhibitions
| 2011 | The Cave Gallery |
| 2011 | Ladak Gallery |
| 2010 | Visage 56 Gallery, Surrey |
| 2009 | Eastside Gallery |
| 2008 | The Corner Gallery |
| 2006 | Mick Jagger Centre |
| 2003 | Wakehurst Place |
| 2002 | Art-on-the-hill |
| May ’07, ’08 & ’09, ’10 & ’11. November ’02, ’06, ’09, ’10, ’11 | Open Studio events at Wimbledon Art Studios |
Educational experience
SCHOOLS
Go Create Art Club (2013-2015) Involved creative mentoring with tremendous successes
Waverley Secondary School, London (2004)
Pinchbech Primary School, Lincolnshire (2004)
Nature Study Centre, Wandsworth (2003)
FURTHER EDUCATION
Go Create taster workshop and art club running plus team management
Edenbridge Upper School (2004)
TALKS
Tower Hamletts College, Poplar (2004 -2007)