Everyone knows someone called Dave. If you don’t, why not get to know me?
I work as an artist, curator and creative consultant. But I know what you’re thinking, what the heck does that mean?
As an artist, I make films, sculptures, installations and sometimes even a bit of writing. I have recently released my debut film Dear Dad, which explores family, relationships, loss and love. It’s on YouTube… plus, it’s only 11 mins long, so you can watch it discreetly at work on a “bathroom break”. It’s a bit of a heavy one though, so I can’t be held responsible if you enter back into the office with watery eyes.
As a curator, I work with artists and galleries to help them build exhibitions. I also try to channel my inner sensei, and mentor early career artists and curators on how to avoid making poor decisions. A bit like spellcheck but for career choices.
As a creative consultant, I do all sorts of other things. To be honest, the term ‘Creative Consultant’ is the broadest term to describe all the stuff on my hard drive labelled ‘Misc’. I’m part of a design studio called Synth, I have been running an artist interview website called YAC for over 10 years, and I also offer worldly advice to charity’s as a Trustee and advisor, similar to how I do for artists and curators... (the secret is to be the one who nods and takes good meeting minutes).
Oh, the other part I always forget is I’m mad for sport, so I am also one of the Race Directors for this insane but brilliant cycling event called Pure Peak Grit and I used to be 1/2 of a boutique (a.k.a small) cycling brand called Curbar (RIP… you will live again!)
I can format all of this into a Word doc, or a pdf… if you're lucky.
But mainly I like drinking coffee with interesting people who make me laugh and who teach me things.
If you feel you fit the bill, please, please, please drop me an email!
I live for an exciting email.
It’s my drug of choice.
︎ davidmcleavy[at]gmail.com