I am a Nottingham-based art writer, scenic artist and poet. In September 2025, I graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a Distinction in MLitt Art Writing, where I studied and wrote about medicinal plants, herbs and health in adjacency with creating textile sculpture, botanical drawings and seasonal writing. My writing has appeared in The Yellow Paper, Big Red Cat Zine, The Nottingham Horror Collective, Eavesdrop Magazine, Big White Shed (WINTER), and FLARE Lit Magazine. In March 2022, my debut poetry collection 'Haven’t the Foggiest' was published by Big White Shed, and my pamphlet MOSS GIRL (self-produced) is stocked at Good Press in Glasgow. For both collections, I did the typesetting, formatting, illustrations and cover art. Prior to my postgraduate study, I worked as a freelance scenic artist, prop maker and costume maker/MUA for the Nottingham Playhouse, Rocket Scenery and the Curve (amongst others). I built a repertoire with designers and makers, collaborating with high-profile clients and maintaining professionalism under pressure. I am a creative, resourceful individual with an eye for detail, strong time management and initiative.

Jodie Whitchurch

I am a Nottingham-based art writer, scenic artist and poet. In September 2025, I graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a Distinction in MLitt Art Writing, where I studied and wrote about medicinal plants, herbs and health in adjacency with creating textile sculpture, botanical drawings and seasonal writing. My writing has appeared in The Yellow Paper, Big Red Cat Zine, The Nottingham Horror Collective, Eavesdrop Magazine, Big White Shed (WINTER), and FLARE Lit Magazine. In March 2022, my debut poetry collection 'Haven’t the Foggiest' was published by Big White Shed, and my pamphlet MOSS GIRL (self-produced) is stocked at Good Press in Glasgow. For both collections, I did the typesetting, formatting, illustrations and cover art. Prior to my postgraduate study, I worked as a freelance scenic artist, prop maker and costume maker/MUA for the Nottingham Playhouse, Rocket Scenery and the Curve (amongst others). I built a repertoire with designers and makers, collaborating with high-profile clients and maintaining professionalism under pressure. I am a creative, resourceful individual with an eye for detail, strong time management and initiative.

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I am a Nottingham-based art writer, scenic artist and poet. In September 2025, I graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a Distinction in MLitt Art Writing, where I studied and wrote about medicinal plants, herbs and health in adjacency with creating textile sculpture, botanical drawings and seasonal writing. My writing has appeared in The Yellow Paper, Big Red Cat Zine, The Nottingham Horror Collective, Eavesdrop Magazine, Big White Shed (WINTER), and FLARE Lit Magazine. In March 2022, my debut poetry collection ‘Haven’t the Foggiest’ was published by Big White Shed, and my pamphlet MOSS GIRL (self-produced) is stocked at Good Press in Glasgow. For both collections, I did the typesetting, formatting, illustrations and cover art.

Prior to my postgraduate study, I worked as a freelance scenic artist, prop maker and costume maker/MUA for the Nottingham Playhouse, Rocket Scenery and the Curve (amongst others). I built a repertoire with designers and makers, collaborating with high-profile clients and maintaining professionalism under pressure. I am a creative, resourceful individual with an eye for detail, strong time management and initiative.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Scenic Artist and Prop Maker at Rocket Scenery; The Nottingham Playhouse; Practical Minds; PDS; Makers Nottingham; Eventologists
May 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance scenic artist and prop maker; collaborated with designers and makers; built up a repertoire across multiple venues; delivered high-quality scenic installations and props for theatre and events; managed time-sensitive builds and maintained professionalism under pressure.
MUA/Costume Maintenance at The Nottingham Playhouse
December 1, 2022 - Present
Make-up artistry and costume maintenance for performances; maintained costumes and makeup between shows; liaison with designers and cast.
Event Crew at Eventologists
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Event crew duties including setup, breakdown, and on-site support for events; worked on multiple projects from May 2023 to January 2024.
Volunteer at The Surface Gallery
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Gallery installations and publicity work; used Microsoft Office; contributed to community outreach.
Early Years Practitioner at Scott’s Wood Day Nursery
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Childcare practitioner supporting early years learning and development.
Press Release Writer/Publicity Team Member at Brighton University
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Venue finding, proposal forms, fundraising, curation, deadline management; created press releases and publicity materials.
Student Rep and Ambassador at Brighton University
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Student representative and ambassador promoting events and opportunities; supported communications and liaison with staff.
Show Curator and Publicity Writer at Brighton
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Curated a show 'Throwing a Wobbly' and produced publicity materials.
Artist Residency at LungA Festival, Iceland, Seydisfjordur
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Artist residency as part of the LungA Festival program.
Studio Assistant at Miriam Austin
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Studio assistant supporting artist; contributed to projects and productions.
Assistant to Polly Alexander & Felix Orlo at Bobelyene Poets
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Exhibition building and performer support for Bobelyene Poets projects.
Face Painter and Event Setter at Dynamique Dance
June 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Face painting and event setting for performances and workshops.
Hospitality & Management at Various venues (Cured Nottingham; The Walrus; The Mesmerist; Black Lion Brighton; Splendour Nottingham; The Magic Garden; Das Kino; Albies; 200 Degrees; The Blind Rabbit)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024
Hospitality management across multiple venues; fast and quality production, first aid and COSHH training.

Education

MLitt Art Writing at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture at University of Brighton
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Art and Design Foundation Level 3/4 at Central College Nottingham
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
A Levels at Bilborough College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GCSEs at The Carlton Academy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Winner of Eavesdrop Magazine’s December 2025 Issue, ‘REISIST’ Poetry Contest
December 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services