Dr. Trish Scott

Biography

Trish Scott works at the intersection of curating and experimental education research. Her current practice focuses on how participatory curatorial frameworks can challenge and dismantle traditional organizational hierarchies and value systems, creating space for multiple voices. With over a decade of experience, Trish has engaged with communities to develop projects, programs, and exhibitions for prestigious organizations such as Tate, Turner Contemporary, Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art, and Ideas Test Koestler Trust. She has taught at various institutions, including Bath Spa, Goldsmiths, and the Royal College of Art, and has contributed to alternative education programs like Open School East. Her research interests include social engagement in the arts, community-led curating, creative pedagogies, power relations in gallery and museum ecosystems, and place-making in the arts. Trish has delivered keynote presentations and organized symposia that address the role of art in community strengthening and empowerment. She is also involved in consultancy work at institutions and is a co-founder of a professional development series on embedding contemporary art into education. Additionally, Trish currently serves as a trustee for Crate Studios Project Space in Margate.

Research Interests