Neil Walker

History

Career Path: Neil Walker is Visual Arts Officer at Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre and responsible for the research, development and implementation of the programme of contemporary and historic fine art exhibitions. He also organises the complementary programme of education/outreach activities targeted at the general public and education sector. He has established and developed the Lustre Contemporary Craft Makers' Market at Lakeside which is fast becoming recognised by makers and public alike as second only to the Crafts Council's Origin market. This annual event includes a platform for recent graduates from midlands' universities. His background is more specifically in fine arts than decorative arts. Previously he was curator at Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery and was instrumental in establishing the partnership with the Contemporary Art Society on the Lottery funded Special Collections Scheme. His particular interests in the Forming Ideas trip coincide with plans for a programme of events as part of Nottingham's bid for Design Capital 2012.