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Adam Grose

Artist • Writer • Tutor • Independent Publisher 
 

Self-employed (2015–present)

Based in Somerset, UK, I work across contemporary fine art practice, education, and independent publishing. My work spans drawing, painting, printmaking, and experimental narrative forms, alongside long-standing roles in arts education and community practice.

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I am a member of the RWA Artist Network, Axisweb, SAW and Go Create, and contribute regularly to workshops, arts projects, and collaborative education programmes across the South West of England.  You can browse my list of Exhibitions here and a Chronology is here.

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Teaching & Creative Facilitation

I currently work as a workshop tutor and arts educator across a range of settings, including community arts organisations, colleges, and home education programmes.

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Current and recent roles include:

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  • Home Education Arts Award Tutor & Assessor (Go Create, Taunton)

  • Printmaking & Drawing Tutor, Creative Innovation Centre CIC (Taunton Arts School)

  • Creative Methodologies Tutor, Arts Hub, Flook House (Taunton)

  • Evening & Summer Printmaking Tutor, Taunton College (2024–present)

  • Workshop Tutor for groups including Mosterton Art Group, Winsham Art Group, TYCA, Taunton Art Group, Chandos Art Group (Huntstile Farm), Brushstrokes, State of Emergency and many others.

  • Committee Member and Artist, Go Create (Taunton)

 

Previous teaching roles include:

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  • Supply Art Lecturer, Yeovil College (2019)

  • GCSE Head of Art (including Photography & Digital Arts), Taunton PRU (2014–2015)

  • Art Lecturer & Coordinator, HMYOI Portland (2001–2011)

  • Art Lecturer, Strode College (2001–2005)

  • A-Level Art Tutor, Southampton City College (1997–1998)

  • Worked as an Exam Invigilator at Richard Huish College (2023)

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Education & Qualifications

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  • Arts Award Assessor (Bronze & Silver), Trinity College London (2021)

  • MA Fine Art: Contemporary Practice, University College Falmouth (2011–2012)

  • PGCE in Lifelong Learning, Bath Spa University (2005–2006)

  • City & Guilds Teaching Qualification, Southampton City College (1998)

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, Southampton Institute (1993–1996)

  • BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design, Somerset College of Art & Technology (1991–1993)

  • Vocational Art, Photography & Media Studies, Yeovil College (1987–1988)​

 

Publications & Writing

 

My work has appeared in both independent and collaborative publications, including:

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  • MINDSCAPE: A Year in Cornwall (Pocketbook Series, 2020)

  • The Time Machine (H.G. Wells edition with included artwork, 2017)

  • Art as Transformer (essay, 2012/2017)

  • The Way We See It exhibition catalogue (2016)

  • Flow and Art catalogue (2014)

  • Mindscape series (2011–2012)

  • Phoenix: A Warrior’s Tale (graphic novel, with Tony Suleri, 2009)

  • The Prison and Other Tales (graphic novel, 2008)

  • Cosmogenesis: The Chronicles of Quongo (2001–2007)

 

Additional writing and artworks have been featured in platforms including Sci-Fi Art Now, Self Publisher Magazine, CMR Gallery, and This is Tomorrow <CMR Artists – inland art festival>

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Artist Interview - Adam Grose | Artfinder

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My books are also available via Amazon in digital and paperback formats.

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Exhibitions, Awards & Projects

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  • Pathways Emerging Artist Bursary, Somerset Art Works (2016)

  • First Prize, “Taunton Lives”, Go Create (2016)

  • La Fragua/ The Forge at Convento de Santa Clara in Belalcazar, Artistas Residencia (2014)

  • Malaca Instituto Flow & Art Award (2014)

  • Residency Artist at Cyprus College of Art, Lempa, Paphos (2013-2014)

  • BBC Mock Turner Prize (2005)

  • Phillips Semiconductor Award (1996)

 

Selected projects include participation in Somerset Art Works Open Studios and multiple community arts initiatives across Somerset, including TYCA Festival collaborations with schools and local arts organisations.

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Professional Memberships

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  • RWA Artist Network (Royal West of England Academy)

  • Axisweb Artist Member

  • Go Create, Taunton (Committee Member & Artist)

  • Somerset Art Works Member

  • World Art Games (WAG)

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