Arts
Welcome to the first podcast from Blake TV!Name- Nicola WalkerCurrent job and place of employment- Head of Collection Care and Access, The Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of ManchesterWhat did you study at sixth form or college? - A levels – English, History, ArtDid you go to University or any other higher education institution? If so, where and what did you study?- Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University), BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Studies (English, Art History)- Gateshead Technical College (now University of Northumbria), DATEC Higher Diploma in Conservation of Fine Art (Prints and Drawings)What was or who was the biggest influence on your choice of career?- Being told by a tutor at Manchester that I didn’t have the right qualifications to go and train as a conservator – I thought, "Just you watch me!"Any other comments?- I grew up being surrounded by paintings at home and am very happy, and privileged, to work in such a wonderful environment.Nicola comes from an artistic family, some of whom knew Blake personally! You can visit this website featuring work by her grandfather Bernard Fleetwood-Walker - http://www.fleetwood-walker.co.ukDownload the video interview with Nicola Walker