Unmasking the Imposter & Empowering Creative Confidence with Ceri Hand

A year on from Ceri's last stellar 'How to have a sustainable creative career' talk at TOSH, join us for this online deep-dive into why creatives often feel like frauds - with an exploration of how systemic biases can amplify these feelings - and a discussion on practical strategies to build our confidence. This talk will teach actionable steps to help overcome imposter syndrome.

About the talk:

You do not need to prepare anything ahead of this talk. There will be a break around half way through and lots of opportunities to ask questions. A Zoom link will be sent out to you in advance.

About OSC:

OSC is a collaboration between BEAF Arts Co and TOSH (The Old School House) to support our community of artists and their artistic development at all stages of their career. OSC events and workshops are for artists interested in collaboration, skills development, community and networking.

About Ceri Hand:

Ceri Hand is a creative coach, podcaster, public speaker and the founder of www.cerihand.com, supporting thousands of creatives to make an impact with their work and earn more money doing what they love.

Prior to establishing Ceri Hand she was Director of Programmes for Somerset House, responsible for the exhibitions, live events, learning and skills programme across the whole historic site. She successfully helped to build its profile and brand, shaping its reputation as one of the UK’s top 10 most visited arts attractions (2.5million visitors annually).

Significant highlights during her time there include landmark exhibitions such as Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Funghi; Get Up, Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers; Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy and the Enduring Power of Peanuts; Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane, in partnership with 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair; commissioning filmmaker Bradford Young for the annual Film4 Summer Screen programme; Anna Meredith and GAIKA for the ice-rink, Kojey Radical for the outdoor concerts Summer Series, Hannah Perry, Larry Achiampong and GAIKA, as well as commissioning new work for 1:54 AFrican Art Fair, Photo London, British Council International Fashion Showcase, and the London Design Biennale.

Preceding Somerset House she was Associate Director: Institutions and Public Relations, Simon Lee Gallery, London; Associate Consultant, Contemporary Art Society, London; Director, Ceri Hand Gallery, London/Liverpool; Director of Metal, Liverpool; Director of Exhibitions, FACT, Liverpool; Deputy Director of Grizedale Arts, Cumbria and Director of Make, London.

Ceri is Co-Chair of Castlefield Gallery, Manchester.

www.cerihand.com @cerihand

Photos: Ceri Hand, photograph by Ricky Narito