Networking: UAL Grad Get Together

A festive Q&A panel networking event with industry professionals and brands.

If you're a new graduate stepping into the world of work, this is a chance to:

- learn industry insights and tips in a variety of sectors

- hear career stories and ask questions to industry professionals

- meet other UAL graduates

- meet the Graduate Employability Team in-person to learn more about the graduate careers support offer and how we can help you

When: Thurs 1 Dec 2022, 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: In-person at UAL High Holborn
Format: Panel talk, refreshments available to celebrate the festive season, and networking

If you require any additional support in relation to your booking, or careers support, please email gradsupport@arts.ac.uk

Image credit: Arianna Poverini

Industry Speakers:

Ellen Stone: Public Offerings

With over ten years in contemporary art and photography, Ellen Stone is a curator, creative and the founder and CEO of arts consultancy Public Offerings Ltd. Best known to the public as a series mentor for the BBC’s "Great British Photography Challenge"; her curatorial work and writing aims to promote and showcase artists that are traditionally under-represented by the blue-chip gallery system - with a particular focus on women and LGBTQIA+ creatives. She has curated exhibitions around the world and collaborated with the likes of Disney and Sky Arts on exhibition and publication projects in London and New York.

Website: Public Offerings

Josephine Clark: Maidstone Studios

Experienced Producer, Production Manager and Commercial Director with a demonstrated history of working across many genres in the TV & Film Industry. 20 years experience working in TV Production, across live sports, Documentaries, Children's TV, Music, Light Entertainment and Drama. Passionate about working closely with clients, to ensure projects come to life and that everyone receives a first-class service.

Website: Maidstone Studio

Jodi Waterfield: V.O Curations

Pursued a career in heritage, art, and history by doing MA Museum Studies, which provided valuable learning and created influential connections for this industry. Explored office administrative and hospitality roles for reliable income, but engaged in more relevant work experience by volunteering at a local museum and starting with an internship at a gallery. Since finishing the internship, has worked their way up from Project Manager to Operations Manager. Works across all departments, striving for opportunities for the gallery, and ways to promote and support the artists based in the studios. Involved in exhibitions, studios, accounting, residencies, facilities management, online representation, events, press, publishing and print etc.

Website: V.O Curations - arts organisation dedicated to supporting emerging and underrepresented artists through an innovative and critically-engaged programme.

LinkedIn: Jodi Waterfield

Laurence Headlam and Becky Ferris: Charlotte Tilbury

Website: Charlotte Tilbury

Russell Holmes: Nalla

Starting out as a graphic designer, his career saw him become an award winning lead creative before turning his expertise to brand strategy as joint owner of the country’s most successful boutique agencies. Currently Creative Strategy Director at Nalla.

Website: NallaHelping businesses create deeper, more human connections. Working toward reposition global organisations and create brands that ensure scale-ups became successful businesses. Underpinning his approach is a deep understanding of the power of creativity within a commercial context.

Russell Holmes on LinkedIn

Networking: Industry and Grad Get Together