James Steventon
Born 1979

Education (In)
2002 - BA (Hons) Fine Art, London Guildhall University
1999 - BTEC Foundation in Art & Design Studies, London Guildhall University

Selected Exhibitions & Publications
2009 - The A-Z of Schrödinger’s Cat, Does the Spectator Run the Show?,
           Contents May Vary Publications, Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
2009 - Repossession, Open 09, Alfred East Gallery, Kettering
2008 - Drawn to Fire, a-n The Artists Information Company, Interface Review Highlights
2008 - Repossession, Freezing Art Fair, Fishmarket Gallery, Northampton
2007 - Mind Over Matter, Opening Performance Freezing Art Fair, Fishmarket Gallery
2007 - Mind Over Matter, Solo Performance as part of Birmingham International Festival for
           Live & Time Based Art, Birmingham
2006 - Eco Vandalism, Group Exhibition, Sydenham Hill Woods, London
2003 - Freud Was Ere, 24/7 at the Venice Biennale: Rejected/Unsolicited Projects, 24/7 Gallery,
           London / Venice

Training & Qualifications
2010 - Live Art Development Agency DIY7, Altered States with Martin O'Brien
2010 - Programming for Designers and Artists: an Introduction to Processing,
           Daniel Soltis (Tinker.it) and Andras Szalai, V&A Museum, London
2007 - Arts Award Advisor (Gold Level), Arts Council England Trinity Guildhall
2007 - Grants for the arts training for local authority officers & funding advisors,
           Arts Council England, Nottingham
2006 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Media Techniques (Television & Video),
           WFA Media & Cultural Centre, Manchester
2003 - Professional Practice & Enterprise Training for Artists, Alison Branagan ACAVA, London
2003 - NCFE Telematics, Tresham College, Kettering

Education (Out)
• Lecturing
2010 - Present, 2D Studies Associate Lecturer, London Metropolitan University
2008 - Present, Critical Practice Seminar Group Leader, London Metropolitan University
2003 - 2005, Original Lectures & Seminars, London Metropolitan University

• Employment
2008 - Present, Education Officer, Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, Northants
2005 - Technician, London Metropolitan University
2000 - 2002, Freelance Artist, National Association of Gifted Children, London

• Consultancy
2007 - Corby Borough Council, A Play Strategy for Corby, Northants

• Public Speaking
2007 - What makes an Outstanding Session?, Northants County Council
           Adult Learning Service
2007 - Anecdote & Commodity, Opening to Northamptonshire Artists in Learning
           Autumn Forum
2007 - Grants For The Arts, Funding Fair, CVCS Corby (on behalf of Arts Council England)

• Evaluation
2003 - 2008, SHAPE, Art Coordinator, Corby Borough Council, Northants