Curriculum Vitae
George Atherton
D.O.B. 26/08/1988
b. Taunton, UK
Selected Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
2010
- Clarke Wilmott Award, Bristol
- Super Salon, Bristol Diving School, Bristol
- A Bristol Diving School Project, Bristol Diving School, Bristol
- Checkout, Central Reservation, Bristol
- Bower Ashton Library, Bristol
2009
- Spike Open: Continuous Projects Altered Daily, Spike Island, Bristol
- Divide, Spike Island, Bristol
- Foyer Painting Show, Bower Ashton, Bristol
2008
- Somerset Arts Week: A Family Art Show, Somerset
- UWE Level One Art Exhibition, Spike Island, Bristol
2007
- A Christmas Art Show, Spike Island, Bristol
- SCAT Foundation Degree Show
Curatorial Projects
2009
-Myth, Tea and Tiffin, Faith Space Projects, Bristol
2008
-The Other Agenda, Faith Space Projects, Bristol
-Spotlight, Spike Island, Bristol
Education
2007 - 2010
University of the West of England
BA (HONS) Art and Visual Culture
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
2006 - 2007: Art Foundation Degree
Richard Huish College
2004 - 2006: 3 A Levels
Holyrood Community School
1999 - 2004: 10 G.C.S.E.’s A-C
Experience
2010
- Head of hospitality and fundraising, UWE Degree Show committee, Bristol
- Artist assistant for Aaron Williamson, Spike Island, Bristol
- Volunteer/Technical assistant, Central Reservation, Bristol
2008
-Gallery Assistant, Flow: Contemporary Glass, Black Swan Arts Centre
2007
-Studio Assistant, Liquid Glass Centre
-Office Assistant at Graphic designs company New Century
Employment
2010 - Present
- Special Painting Assistant, Hirst Holdings, Bristol
2010 - Present
- Special Painting Assistant, Hirst Holdings, Bristol
2009
- Gallery Invigilator Spike Island, Bristol
- Technician Assistant, Spike Island, Bristol
- Waiter, Spike Island Café, Bristol
2008
- Waiter, Thistle hotel
- Graphic Designer for promotions company Eclectic Collective
2007
- Studio assistant, Liquid Glass Centre
Referral
Roy Voss, Tutor
Charlotte Hetherington, Front of House Co-coordinator, Bristol
