Donna Walker CV 2007


Education

2004-2007,
BA Hons Art and Design Interdisciplinary,
Leeds College of Art and Design

2006           
Erasmus exchange scheme, 3d Product Design and Visual communications,
St Joost Art Academy, Breda, Netherlands

2003-2004,
BTEC Diploma in foundation Art and Design
City and Guilds level 2 certificate in Design and craft, In the context of life drawing
City and Guilds level 2 certificate in Design and Craft, media techniques,
Glammorgan Centre for Art and Design

1997-2003
A levels in Art and Design, Music and French
Afon Taf High School, Merthyr Tydfil.


Solo Exhibitions 

2006,  Home Sweet Home at The Common Place, Leeds.

Group Exhibitions

May 2008, Journey at Patrick Studios, Leeds.
http://www.esaweb.org.uk

June 2007, On the Fence – Interdisciplinary Art Show, Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane Leeds and Leeds College of Art and Design.
http://www.onthefenceleeds.co.uk/ &
www.lcad_gallery_interdisciplinary.co.uk

May 2007, Situation Leeds Festival - at various outdoor locations in Leeds centre.
http://www.situationleeds.org.uk/

2006, Gallery Opening at The Bunker Gallery, Leeds.
Please see book at:http://www.thebunkergalleriesbook.co.uk

2004, GCAD Foundation Show, at Glamorgan Centre for Art and Design, Pontypridd.                       


Commissions                           

May 2008, a mobile bar for East Street Arts, Social Club. Patrick Studios, Leeds.

July 2007, re-design chairs and tables for the interior of a food and drinks tent. Ilkley Moor Music Festival.
 
2003, a Carnival Float for Ynysowen's community summer carnival. Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil.


Private collections                  

Home Sweet Home - The Common Place Social Centre, Leeds  

The Commodious Chair - John & Frances Sorrell, London

Prizes and Awards              
2003-04 Student of the Year in Art and Design
Glamorgan Centre for Art and Design

2001-02 The Stanley Prize for Art and Design
2000-01 The Stanley Prize for Art and Design                               


Experience 
      

2003-2004
Arts and Crafts Youth worker, which involved helping the youth and community to create artwork to improve the look of the community.
Ynysowen

2000
Apprentice with Public Artists Nigel and Lisa Talbert, working
with ceramics and stone.
Gurnos workshops, Merthyr Tydfil.