About
Scarlett Crawford is a multi-disciplinary creative who thrives on the intersection of art, culture, and community.
Crawford prioritises ideas over mediums, allowing her to explore various disciplines including pedagogy, photography, mark-making, sound, sculpture, and writing. Scarlett's practice is built on a foundation of inclusivity and she uses her creativity to work towards a more equitable future.
As the first Artist in Residence for the UK Houses of Parliament, Scarlett has demonstrated her ability to bring creative ideas to life in ways that are both impactful and accessible. She has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve results that are both innovative and measurable. In her approach to creativity, Scarlett puts collaboration, critical thinking and community at the forefront of all her practice.
Crawford prioritises ideas over mediums, allowing her to explore various disciplines including pedagogy, photography, mark-making, sound, sculpture, and writing. Scarlett's practice is built on a foundation of inclusivity and she uses her creativity to work towards a more equitable future.
As the first Artist in Residence for the UK Houses of Parliament, Scarlett has demonstrated her ability to bring creative ideas to life in ways that are both impactful and accessible. She has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve results that are both innovative and measurable. In her approach to creativity, Scarlett puts collaboration, critical thinking and community at the forefront of all her practice.
Education
2017 SOAS, Masters Global Cultural & Creative Industries
2008 Goldsmiths, Postgraduate Certificate in Education
2005 University of the Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Photography
Residencies
2019/20 Artist in Residence at the London Print Studios
2019 Artist in Residence at East Street Market
2017/19 Artist in Residence at the UK Houses of Parliament: Exploring the impact of the introduction of the UK Race Relations Acts 1968
Awards
2022 Developing your creative practice - Art council England
2020 Covid relief fund - Arts Council
2019 Developing your creative Practice - Arts Council
2019 a-n Bursary
Exhibitions
2022 Groaming Gallery, Amsterdam
2019 NOW Gallery Greenwich Peninsula, London
2019 Westminster Palace, London
2018 The Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool
2018 Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
2018 Peabody Hub, Thamesmead
2018 Swansea Museum, Swansea
2018 St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
2018 Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow
2014 Studio/14, Photofusion Gallery, London
2014 State of Origin, Unit24 Gallery London
2014 ING Discerning Eye, The Mall Galleries, London
2014 Doh Mix Meh Up: Diaspora and Identity in Art, Oxford University, Oxford
2008 Gimme Some Credit (Solo exhibition), Photofusion Gallery London.
2005 Future Maps 05, Davies Street Gallery London
Volunteering
Currently Participation committee member at Brook charity for sexual health
2018 Autography at the Tate Exchange
2017 Project 507, Bletchley Prison, Gangs and Identity Formation trainer
2015 Terrence Higgins Trust,
2013 Crisis Christmas, Reiki Therapist.
2005 Kids Company, Mentor
2004 Tate Britain, Education Intern.
2017 SOAS, Masters Global Cultural & Creative Industries
2008 Goldsmiths, Postgraduate Certificate in Education
2005 University of the Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Photography
Residencies
2019/20 Artist in Residence at the London Print Studios
2019 Artist in Residence at East Street Market
2017/19 Artist in Residence at the UK Houses of Parliament: Exploring the impact of the introduction of the UK Race Relations Acts 1968
Awards
2022 Developing your creative practice - Art council England
2020 Covid relief fund - Arts Council
2019 Developing your creative Practice - Arts Council
2019 a-n Bursary
Exhibitions
2022 Groaming Gallery, Amsterdam
2019 NOW Gallery Greenwich Peninsula, London
2019 Westminster Palace, London
2018 The Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool
2018 Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
2018 Peabody Hub, Thamesmead
2018 Swansea Museum, Swansea
2018 St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
2018 Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow
2014 Studio/14, Photofusion Gallery, London
2014 State of Origin, Unit24 Gallery London
2014 ING Discerning Eye, The Mall Galleries, London
2014 Doh Mix Meh Up: Diaspora and Identity in Art, Oxford University, Oxford
2008 Gimme Some Credit (Solo exhibition), Photofusion Gallery London.
2005 Future Maps 05, Davies Street Gallery London
Volunteering
Currently Participation committee member at Brook charity for sexual health
2018 Autography at the Tate Exchange
2017 Project 507, Bletchley Prison, Gangs and Identity Formation trainer
2015 Terrence Higgins Trust,
2013 Crisis Christmas, Reiki Therapist.
2005 Kids Company, Mentor
2004 Tate Britain, Education Intern.
