Employment
Fine Art Technical Officer (May 2016-Present) Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Adult Education Coordinator: Art & Design and Recreation (1st Sept 2015-Present) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Ceramics Tutor: Adult Education (15th February 2014-Present) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Art Technician: Ceramics and Sculpture and Administrative Assistant (12th July 2013-May 2016) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Workshop Leader/Artist (4th March 2013-8th December 2013) Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge
Supervisor, Key-Holder and Barista (19th September 2012-4th July 2013), Benet’s of Cambridge, Cambridge
Sales Associate (11th November 2010-26th September 2012), Gap, Cambridge
Adult Education Coordinator: Art & Design and Recreation (1st Sept 2015-Present) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Ceramics Tutor: Adult Education (15th February 2014-Present) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Art Technician: Ceramics and Sculpture and Administrative Assistant (12th July 2013-May 2016) Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Workshop Leader/Artist (4th March 2013-8th December 2013) Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge
Supervisor, Key-Holder and Barista (19th September 2012-4th July 2013), Benet’s of Cambridge, Cambridge
Sales Associate (11th November 2010-26th September 2012), Gap, Cambridge
Education & Qualifications
MA Printmaking (2010-2013), Cambridge School of Art, Cambridge
B Des (Hons) Graphic Design (2006-2010), Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
HND Art and Design (2004-2006), Elmwood College, Cupar
8 Credit Standard Grades and 3 Highers (1999-2004), Perth High School, Perth
B Des (Hons) Graphic Design (2006-2010), Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
HND Art and Design (2004-2006), Elmwood College, Cupar
8 Credit Standard Grades and 3 Highers (1999-2004), Perth High School, Perth
Experience
Work featured as a student, then as an employee in Cambridge School of Art prospectus 2013 and 2019.
A key participating artist in the Romsey Art Festival 2013. Led a workshop where members of the community were invited to make lanterns. The lanterns were then lit in an installation at a SHINDIG event to close the festival 2 weeks later.
Artwork used as background scenery at Curious Yellow Weekend music festival July 2013.
A participating member of Cambridge Artist Network, actively attending meetings.
Negotiated, organized, gained sponsorship, curated, hung and promoted the group show, Portable: Affordable, for myself and 11 other artists
in 2013.
Administered various children’s art workshops throughout February and March 2012 at KidScape After School Club, Milton Road Primary School, Cambridge.
Artwork shortlisted for Gainsborough House Printmakers Prize 2012 and Bite at The Mall Galleries, London 2012.
Christmas 2008 Flyer Layout Design for Enverdale House Hotel, Coupar Angus.
Supervised a children’s Pottery Party at Art Space, Perth, Scotland: Summer 2007.
Art Work in private collections in Perth, Coupar Angus, London, Cambridge and Belfast.
A key participating artist in the Romsey Art Festival 2013. Led a workshop where members of the community were invited to make lanterns. The lanterns were then lit in an installation at a SHINDIG event to close the festival 2 weeks later.
Artwork used as background scenery at Curious Yellow Weekend music festival July 2013.
A participating member of Cambridge Artist Network, actively attending meetings.
Negotiated, organized, gained sponsorship, curated, hung and promoted the group show, Portable: Affordable, for myself and 11 other artists
in 2013.
Administered various children’s art workshops throughout February and March 2012 at KidScape After School Club, Milton Road Primary School, Cambridge.
Artwork shortlisted for Gainsborough House Printmakers Prize 2012 and Bite at The Mall Galleries, London 2012.
Christmas 2008 Flyer Layout Design for Enverdale House Hotel, Coupar Angus.
Supervised a children’s Pottery Party at Art Space, Perth, Scotland: Summer 2007.
Art Work in private collections in Perth, Coupar Angus, London, Cambridge and Belfast.
Artist Residencies
Printmaking Artist in Residence at Fermyn Woods Water Tower, Brigstock, Kettering between the dates; 4/1/13-18/1/13.
During the residency I completed a self-motivated project, based on the themes of Faith and Belief, and put on a Work-In-Progress show/installation for visitors.
During the residency I completed a self-motivated project, based on the themes of Faith and Belief, and put on a Work-In-Progress show/installation for visitors.
Exhibitions
2015
Innovations in Ceramic Art (5th-6th November) The Guildhall, Cambridge
Anglian Potters’ Summer Exhibition (16th-30th August) Emmanuel College, Cambridge
BALANCE : Prints and Ceramics by Katy McDonald (7th April-1st May), The Makers’ Gallery, Cambridge
2014
Cambridge Open Studios (12th, 13th, 19th and 20th July) Cambridge Artworks Ltd., Cambridge
Changing Rooms (6th-11th June) Unit 07, Grafton Centre, Cambridge
9, An Exhibtion by Hills Road Sixth Form College Art Dept. Staff (1st-14th June), Michaelhouse Centre, Cambridge
The 2nd Annual Drink and Draw Exhibition (7th-31st May), Hot Numbers, Cambridge
ThINK (28th January-8th February), Changing Spaces, Cambridge
2013
Christmas Art Fair (29th November-22nd December), Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge
12 x Printers (21st September-3rd November), Haddenham Galleries, Haddenham
MAMFAMA (28th August-12th September), Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
The Assembly House Art Show 2013: Art Alive! (8th April-8th May), The Assembly House, Norwich
Portable: Affordable (1st-12th February), Williams Art, Cambridge
2012
Anglia Ruskin MA Printmakers Summer Show (9th July-28th August), Cambridge Buddhist Centre, Cambridge
Cambridge Open Studios (7th, 8th, 14th and 15th July), Cambridge Artworks Ltd., Cambridge
151st Society of Women Artists Exhibition (28th June-7th July), Mall Galleries, London
Art for Caring (20th-22nd April), St Colmcille's Parish Hall, Belfast
2011
12 PrintMAkers (8th-17th November), R.K. Burt Gallery, London
Changing Spaces (26th-17th September), 38-40 Regent Street, Cambridge
Upcoming British Talent Exhibition (4th-16th August), The Future Gallery, London
The Assembly House Art Show 2011: Flying Colours, Fascinating Forms (1st-31st August), The Assembly House, Norwich
INKED: MA Printmaking Interim Show (16th-24th March), Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
2010
New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
Innovations in Ceramic Art (5th-6th November) The Guildhall, Cambridge
Anglian Potters’ Summer Exhibition (16th-30th August) Emmanuel College, Cambridge
BALANCE : Prints and Ceramics by Katy McDonald (7th April-1st May), The Makers’ Gallery, Cambridge
2014
Cambridge Open Studios (12th, 13th, 19th and 20th July) Cambridge Artworks Ltd., Cambridge
Changing Rooms (6th-11th June) Unit 07, Grafton Centre, Cambridge
9, An Exhibtion by Hills Road Sixth Form College Art Dept. Staff (1st-14th June), Michaelhouse Centre, Cambridge
The 2nd Annual Drink and Draw Exhibition (7th-31st May), Hot Numbers, Cambridge
ThINK (28th January-8th February), Changing Spaces, Cambridge
2013
Christmas Art Fair (29th November-22nd December), Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge
12 x Printers (21st September-3rd November), Haddenham Galleries, Haddenham
MAMFAMA (28th August-12th September), Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
The Assembly House Art Show 2013: Art Alive! (8th April-8th May), The Assembly House, Norwich
Portable: Affordable (1st-12th February), Williams Art, Cambridge
2012
Anglia Ruskin MA Printmakers Summer Show (9th July-28th August), Cambridge Buddhist Centre, Cambridge
Cambridge Open Studios (7th, 8th, 14th and 15th July), Cambridge Artworks Ltd., Cambridge
151st Society of Women Artists Exhibition (28th June-7th July), Mall Galleries, London
Art for Caring (20th-22nd April), St Colmcille's Parish Hall, Belfast
2011
12 PrintMAkers (8th-17th November), R.K. Burt Gallery, London
Changing Spaces (26th-17th September), 38-40 Regent Street, Cambridge
Upcoming British Talent Exhibition (4th-16th August), The Future Gallery, London
The Assembly House Art Show 2011: Flying Colours, Fascinating Forms (1st-31st August), The Assembly House, Norwich
INKED: MA Printmaking Interim Show (16th-24th March), Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
2010
New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee