Hello, I’m Ian.
I know that in a small organisation, the person thinking about tomorrow is often also sorting out today’s spreadsheet.
I have 30 years’ experience in arts management, including 25 years with Arts Alive. Having led the organisation, I now work as a freelancer supporting its finances and developing tools that bring information together and reduce routine admin.
Artful Alchemist brings that experience together: arts management, finance and a curiosity about how useful technology can help small teams.
You’ll work directly with me. We’ll start with what you need, talk in plain language and work towards something practical—whether that’s a single project or regular support.
First, a conversation.
Tell me what’s working, what’s frustrating and what you’d like to change.
Then, a sensible starting point.
We agree the scope and cost, and start with something useful and manageable.
Room to grow.
Review it together, refine what needs refining and build on what works.