Arts & Heritage Learning

Liza Morgan

Member Type

Individual

Category

Marketing/Events

Discipline

Project Management

Town

Southampton
07990-570356
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I am a Fine Art graduate from Winchester School of Art. Since university I have worked at INTECH Science and Technology Centre, Southampton City Art Gallery, Tudor House & Garden and SeaCity Museum. Currently I am Lead Learning Officer for Southampton Arts and Heritage where I work with the Learning Team to program formal and informal learning opportunities for our visitors, who range from little ones in our early years clubs through to university groups and individual adults.I have experience of delivering in a variety of settings from galleries, museums and schools though to parks, shopping centers and community venues.

So how can I help you? Well, if you are thinking of organising a project, be it large or small, I can offer help and advice or, if needs be, organise it with you or for you. I know lots of inspiring freelance artists and historians who can take your ideas and learning goals and turn them into bespoke activities that will give your group a truly memorable experience. I am Arts Award Advisor trained, have recently completed my PTTLS teaching qualification and have worked on several funding applications to bodies such as Arts Council and Heritage Lottery Fund.

Most importantly though, in my opinion I have tons of practical experience. In the 10 years I have worked for Southampton Arts & Heritage I have organised over 4500 activities and projects in which approximately 117,000 people have taken part. If I had a pound for every printing roller I’ve ever washed up I’d be well on my way to being a millionaire! I do what I do because I enjoy it. I love working with inspiring artists who get me feeling creative and will never get tired of listening to fascinating historical tails that leave me wondering and wanting to find out more. I like to see people leaving with a smile on their face and buzzing about what they have just experienced.

I am down to earth, practically minded, organised, quick thinking and creative, but also realistic, which I think makes a good combination for this kind of work.So if you don’t know where to start with a school project, want someone to visit your organisation, need help with a funding idea or have something in mind that I have not mentioned then drop me a line. Hopefully I will be able to help or put you in touch with someone who can.

A quick glance list of the type of activity I work on.

For Schools: Practical hands-on workshops, Assemblies / Talks, Outreach, INSET training, Projects, Exhibitions, Commissioning artists, Planning schemes of work, including cross-curricular links.

For Families:Children, Young People and Community Groups: Practical hands-on workshops, Art clubs / Summer schools, Special events, Exhibitions, Projects, Talks, Outreach.

For Individual Adults:Adult Learning Groups, HE and FE: Practical hands-on workshops, Study days, Symposiums / Conferences, Lectures / Talks Team building days / Performances

I have 11 years experience organising educational activities and learning programmes in cultural venues. I have worked with many brilliant artists, historians and creative practitioners planning and project managing activities from one-of workshops for little people through to long term strategic projects with national partners and big budgets. So how can I help you? Please see my about me section.The images below illustrate project work I have been part of with Southampton Arts and Heritage

Bid Writing

I Have Experience Of Writing Funding Bids For Education Projects Large And Small. Over The Years I Have Successfully Applied For Funding From Creative Partnerships, Find Your Talent, Heritage Lottery Fund, MLA And Southampton City Council.

Event Management

I Have Experience Of Managing A Variety Of Events From Family Activity Days To Conferences. Get In Touch With Your Project Idea And I May Be Able To Help.

Events

I Have Experience Of Managing A Variety Of Events From Family Activity Days To Conferences. Get In Touch With Your Project Idea And I May Be Able To Help.

Fundraising

I Have Applied For Funding From A Number Of Streams Including The Arts Council And Heritage Lottery Fund. If You Are Looking For A Consultant To Help Develop And / Or Implement A Project Idea I Would Love To Help.

Project Management

I Have 10 Years Experience Planning And Project Managing Activities From One-of Workshops For Little People Through To Long Term Strategic Projects With National Partners. If You Are Thinking Of Organising A Project, I Can Offer Help And Advice Or, If Needs Be, Organise It With You Or For You.

Sculptor

I have a BA Hons in Fine Art, specialising in sculpture. During my career at Southampton City Art Gallery I have become proficient in a wide range of 2D and 3D artistic techniques. I am confident at leading and/or organising workshops for learners of all levels.

Birthday Parties

Why not have an Arty Party or gross out your friends with some Horrible History? An artist or costumed actor can turn a birthday party into a very special. Planned in response to the particular interest of the birthday boy or girl. Popular themes include: fun with clay, customizing t-shirts / bags, pimp your plimsolls, printmaking, plaster casting to create a jewellery stand or a gruesome arm, mummifying an orange. We have loads more suggestions for fun activities, just give me a ring to discuss your idea. Prices vary according to the activity.

Education

Please see my about me section which gives information on the range of education projects I have worked on.

Events

I have experience of organising a variety of events from family activity days to conferences. Get in touch with your project idea and I may be able to help.

Exhibitions

I have worked on exhibitions in a number of different capacities. In my current role I manage the planning and delivery of the education programmes that support the exhibitions in our three venues: City Art Gallery, Tudor House and SeaCity. I also programme the learning displays in our dedicated learning display area within the main hall of the City Art Gallery. Exhibitions within this area by community and learning groups. I have supported a number of schools to work with artists to generate work for display by both pupils and artists in school, both on a temporary and permanent basis.

Freelance Project Consultancy

I have experience of working on many education projects that have varied greatly in terms of timeframe, budget, scale and outcomes. I have applied for funding from a number of streams including the Arts Council and Heritage Lottery Fund. If you are looking for a consultant to help develop and / or implement a project idea I would love to help. Quick thinking, creative, but also rational and able to stick to budgets and deadlines I think I am good at enabling exciting projects with great outcomes.

Lecture Public Speaking

If you are looking for an Art or Heritage speaker to visit your organization, group or society then I may be able to arrange a speaker for you. Charges will apply to all speakers.

Parties Celebration Events

If you are looking for something arty or historical to add the wow factor to a party or celebration then I may be able to help. Imagine a costumed actor entertaining your guests, an artist creating fun models with the kids or a magician doing some amazing tricks. Have something in mind? Let me know and I will help you organise a party to be remembered.

Presentations

If you are looking for an Art or Heritage speaker to visit your organization, group or society then I may be able to arrange a speaker for you. Charges will apply to all speakers.

Project Management

I have 10 years experience planning and project managing activities from one-of workshops for little people through to long term strategic projects with national partners and big budgets. So how can I help you? Well, if you are thinking of organising a project, be it large or small, I can offer help and advice or, if needs be, organise it with you or for you. I know lots of inspiring freelance artists and historians who can take your ideas and learning goals and turn them into bespoke activities that will give your group a truly memorable experience.

Training

I have experience of organising a variety of training days including INSET for primary, secondary and trainee teachers, team building / away days for businesses including Skandia Insurance and conferences, including creative careers for young people. I have a number of expert trainers available who can offer sessions that are bespoke, as formal or as informal as you would like and can cater to a range of budgets. If you have an idea in mind please let me know or alternatively I may be able to suggest something for you.

Volunteering Work Experience Placements

If you would like experience of working in arts education from the organizational point of view then you are welcome to spend time working with me. I can’t promise glamour, tasks may sometimes be dull but what you will get is a real insight into working in the busy world of arts and heritage education.

Weddings

Looking for a Hen Party activity that isn’t cocktail making or a spa? How about trying your hand at something arty? From wire lovebird making, decoupage and floristry to blinging up your heels, we got plenty workshops that can be as fun or serious as you would like them to be. We can come to you or your preferred venue or organize a venue for you. Minimum activity time is one hour, two is best or we can offer longer whole day sessions. Prices vary according to the activity. A rough guide to cost is £20 - 25 per person (minimum 8) for a two hour activity.

Workshops

If you have an art or history themed workshop that you need organizing then give me a buzz I work with an extensive range of freelance artists and historians. We have experience of delivering great activities to learners of all ages and would love to help create the perfect workshop for your group.

Testimonials

Hiya, I just wanted to thank you and all the staff involved in our school trip yesterday.All staff and children had a fantastic day. The children went home and told their parents what fun they had!! Many of the children came in today with pictures they had drawn last night of different things they saw in the gallery yesterday.Thank you again.Lisa

Lisa, Teacher, TownHill School11/01/2011

Hi Liza, Just a brief note to say thank you for a great day on Friday. The children were buzzing about it! In particular they really enjoyed the session with Heather the artist, please thank her for me from them. We got the artwork back safely and it looks fantastic - a real quality output ! Our Head, Stephenie Kimber was very impressed indeed! Will plan in another opportunity for next year's Year 6s and will be in touch next term.Have a great summer, and our thanks againBestGill Byrne

Gill Byrne, Teacher, Park Primary School07/06/2008

In my capacity as a freelance creative, I have had the good fortune to work with Liza Morgan. I found her to be a consummate Arts Administrator and Event Organiser. She has proved herself capable with many years of experience. Liza continues to work with Schools and a wide variety of Professional Arts Organisations. Tailoring the needs of the organisation to a dynamic programme of co-ordinated projects and activities. Her vast expertise comes into its own when working with grassroots and internationally established artists; providing seamless platforms within which to engage the wider public - realised through cultural events, artists' lectures and critically acclaimed exhibition opportunities. Liza's accomplished management style (interpersonal and logistical), coupled with her increasing network of contacts, artists and art providers, means she is ideally placed to work with both the commercial Creative Industry and the Publicly Funded Creative Sector.

Alistaire Eales, Artist And Arts Educator23/10/2012

Photo Gallery

I am the one in the apron! An MLA funded project to develop a cross-curricular introduction to classics workshop. Yr 9 pupils took part in a one day sculpture class lead by artist Jo Bressloff. I am the one in the apron! An MLA funded project to develop a cross-curricular introduction to classics workshop. Yr 9 pupils took part in a one day sculpture class lead by artist Jo Bressloff.
Cultural Quarter development project. Artist Ricky Tart worked with secondary pupils to create stunning hoardings for the civic centre inspired by the cities culture and combining imagery with poetry Cultural Quarter development project. Artist Ricky Tart worked with secondary pupils to create stunning hoardings for the civic centre inspired by the cities culture and combining imagery with poetry
Artist Melanie Rose worked with pupils to create a vibrant nature inspired mural in their school. This permanent piece was the outcome of the 4 day project I organized at a Hampshire primary school. Artist Melanie Rose worked with pupils to create a vibrant nature inspired mural in their school. This permanent piece was the outcome of the 4 day project I organized at a Hampshire primary school.
Some of the work created by KS 2 pupils during the brilliant Olympic inspired workshops led by artist Jo Bressloff. Work was produced during 1 hour printmaking workshops with classes of 30 pupils. Some of the work created by KS 2 pupils during the brilliant Olympic inspired workshops led by artist Jo Bressloff. Work was produced during 1 hour printmaking workshops with classes of 30 pupils.
A variety of clay sculptures created by KS1& KS2 children in 1 hour artist led workshops. Clay is a really fun art material that all ages can use. It's great for creating sculpture of almost anything! A variety of clay sculptures created by KS1& KS2 children in 1 hour artist led workshops. Clay is a really fun art material that all ages can use. It's great for creating sculpture of almost anything!
Jo Bressloffs Giant Rangoli pattern making day as part of the Big Draw. Families enjoyed dropping-in to the gallery and using natural materials to create large colorful pieces of art. Jo Bressloffs Giant Rangoli pattern making day as part of the Big Draw. Families enjoyed dropping-in to the gallery and using natural materials to create large colorful pieces of art.
Getting hands-on during a Kate Whyley INSET training session exploring how a gallery visit can develop art in the classroom. Printmaking lends its self well to cross-curricular activity. Getting hands-on during a Kate Whyley INSET training session exploring how a gallery visit can develop art in the classroom. Printmaking lends its self well to cross-curricular activity.
Artist led Mixed Media Collages. Pupils experienced using a variety of art techniques and created visually sticking abstract works that responded to the themes of nature and water. 1hr KS1 & 2. Artist led Mixed Media Collages. Pupils experienced using a variety of art techniques and created visually sticking abstract works that responded to the themes of nature and water. 1hr KS1 & 2.
Want to do something different for a Hen or Birthday Party? I can organise expert led workshops with artists and crafts people. Try your hand at a new skill in a relaxed and friendly environment. Want to do something different for a Hen or Birthday Party? I can organise expert led workshops with artists and crafts people. Try your hand at a new skill in a relaxed and friendly environment.
KS 3 pupils performing a piece of contemporary dance in Southampton City Art Gallery. The end of a four day project I organised in which pupils work with a professional dance company. KS 3 pupils performing a piece of contemporary dance in Southampton City Art Gallery. The end of a four day project I organised in which pupils work with a professional dance company.
1 hour natural forms workshops led by artist Debra Marsh. KS1/ 2 pupils responded through weaving to the work of Andy Goldsworthy and used clay to explore the work of Barbara Hepworth. 1 hour natural forms workshops led by artist Debra Marsh. KS1/ 2 pupils responded through weaving to the work of Andy Goldsworthy and used clay to explore the work of Barbara Hepworth.
At Tudor House we offer many activities, from clay tile making through to exploring Tudor artefacts at Tudor House & Garden. Workshops often include costume. Horrible History birthday parties are fun! At Tudor House we offer many activities, from clay tile making through to exploring Tudor artefacts at Tudor House & Garden. Workshops often include costume. Horrible History birthday parties are fun!
One of my favorite ever school art workshops at Southampton City Art Gallery. Jo Bressloff worked with KS2 pupils to create stunning mono prints during this 2 hour sessions. I love the titles!!! One of my favorite ever school art workshops at Southampton City Art Gallery. Jo Bressloff worked with KS2 pupils to create stunning mono prints during this 2 hour sessions. I love the titles!!!
Textiles workshops by the wonderful Nikkie Orpen at Southampton City Art Gallery. I have organised many adult arts and craft workshops, including Felt Making as pictured here. Textiles workshops by the wonderful Nikkie Orpen at Southampton City Art Gallery. I have organised many adult arts and craft workshops, including Felt Making as pictured here.
Examples of some of the exciting funded projects I have had the opportunity to work on. Including an Andy Warhol exhibition, Arts Award workshops and a Fashion Show. Examples of some of the exciting funded projects I have had the opportunity to work on. Including an Andy Warhol exhibition, Arts Award workshops and a Fashion Show.
Sculpture workshops with KS2 exploring the figure and portraiture. Wire is a great medium for creating all kinds of natural forms including animals and insects. Workshops led by D Marsh and J Bresslof Sculpture workshops with KS2 exploring the figure and portraiture. Wire is a great medium for creating all kinds of natural forms including animals and insects. Workshops led by D Marsh and J Bresslof
Group work during an Outreach day. Kate Whyley worked with pupils to create a large scale collage that explored the theme of water. I can arrange artist led workshops both at City Gallery or in school Group work during an Outreach day. Kate Whyley worked with pupils to create a large scale collage that explored the theme of water. I can arrange artist led workshops both at City Gallery or in school
I have organised many Greek and Roman inspired workshops at the art gallery and the museums. Popular workshops led by our wonderful artists and learning team include, hands-on art and object handling. I have organised many Greek and Roman inspired workshops at the art gallery and the museums. Popular workshops led by our wonderful artists and learning team include, hands-on art and object handling.
Arts week is a good time to work with professional artists and create fabulous art works in and outside school. For Art in the Park I paired three artists with three schools. The results were great! Arts week is a good time to work with professional artists and create fabulous art works in and outside school. For Art in the Park I paired three artists with three schools. The results were great!
Sculpture, collage, mixed media I'm sure I know a brilliant artist who can tailor make a workshop for you. From Picasso inspired guitars to Renaissance angels. J Bressloff, D Marsh & Rebecca Porter Sculpture, collage, mixed media I'm sure I know a brilliant artist who can tailor make a workshop for you. From Picasso inspired guitars to Renaissance angels. J Bressloff, D Marsh & Rebecca Porter
Training and CPD is a great way to get the best from your team. Being artistic can unlock new ideas and inspire creativity in many subjects, not just art. Led by Red Hot Press Training and CPD is a great way to get the best from your team. Being artistic can unlock new ideas and inspire creativity in many subjects, not just art. Led by Red Hot Press