I originally trained as an artist and have over 30 years’ experience working with contemporary art and audiences; positioned as a thought-leader around audience engagement within the global museum and gallery sector. In 2015 I moved from the UK to be Director Audience Engagement, MCA Australia, embedding creative learning, access and inclusion, research and evaluation across the organisation. I left the MCA in May 2023, to become a consultant supporting art and audiences; offering training, mentoring and consulting in contemporary art, visitor experience, interpretation, access and inclusion, audience engagement and development, and creativity and wellbeing. My approach is one of care, kindness, empathy and respect. I am also an experienced coach and mentor for creatives of all kinds and am currently coaching two artists based in the UK. For more info see https://www.gillnicol.com/