Artist Curriculum Vitae

megan mclaughlin

· 7 Elmfield street , Belfast , Antrime bt147fg

· M: 07751063892

· meganmclaughlin89@gmail.com

Skills

Good organisational skills. A careful approach and a high level of attention to detail. Basic IT skills. Creative flair for devising displays and exhibitions. Punctual, reliable. Work well in a team. Enthusiastic to learn new things. Good self-management. Experienced working with the general public. Manage time, having work finished before deadline. Eager to organise events, produced digital oral presentations.

A basic knowledge of stretcher making. Determination to get things done. Make things happen & constantly looking for better ways of doing things. Adapt successfully to changing situations & environments. Recognises & respects different perspectives. Open to the ideas & views of others. Pays care & attention to quality in my work. Supports & encourage others.

Personal interest

My personal interest includes reading, drawing and painting. I regularly visit galleries and artists social gatherings to have more involvement within the art community. I volunteer in cross community activities, in these events I do dance, drama, design, face painting and creative workshops.

Work History

Gallery assistant, Placement, 05/12/11 to 09/12/11

Emer Gallery-467 Antrim Rd, Belfast BT15 3BJ

The position of my job required, helping open the gallery, keep the area clear and clean. Storing and hanging art work, organising and working in events: such as social gatherings and shows.

Volunteer, Steering group, 11/10/17 to 21/03/18

Beat Carnival-11-47 Boyd Street, Belfast BT13 2GU.

The position of my job required, attending meetings, workshops and event planning. Through this I did, costume making, dance and cross community work. I volunteered in two parades, The Belfast lantern Parade and St Patrick’s Day Parade. Both events encouraged the involvement of youth within communities. Both events had workshop of craft making and dance. Doing this allowed experience how the artist can help within communities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Fine art ,pending Ulster University - 25-51 York street, BT15 1ED