Hello, my name is Nate James Frost (He/Him). I’m a Creative Youth Worker, Visual Artist, Crafter and Community Art Facilitator.
Curriculum Vitae
Creative Youth Worker, Visual and Community Artist with 7 years’ experience of working in third-sector and private young peoples provision and 3+ years’ working as a Freelance Community Artist with children, young people and adults.
I bring a creative spark to every session or project, fostering engaging and inclusive environments. My ability to shape creative experiences to diverse audiences ensures that the activities and experiences are memorable and impactful. With a passion for inspiring creativity and connection through my work, I strive to ignite imaginations and foster personal growth and conversation through art and creation. Trained to deliver Arts Award Discover and Explore and trained in Mental Health First Aid from MHFA England.
Focused on, ‘What External Factors Influence Young People to Question Their Gender Expression’ for my BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work degree. With an MA thesis on, ‘The Art of Digital Engagement.’ Which explored creative digital engagement during the COVID pandemic 2020-2021.
Enhanced DBS checked. Public Liability Insured.
Values
Honesty. Reflective Practice. Accountability. Communication. Creativity.
Experience
Community Artist
Curious Crafty/Proud 2 be Parents
Oct 2023 - Present
Lead Facilitator (LowryYoung Artists & Big Light Project)
The Lowry
Sept 2023 - Present
Project Lead (Freelance)
Youth Elements
Dec 2020 - Present
Art Club Facilitator (Freelance)
Tactile Arts
Apr 2021 to Dec 2023
Delivering visual art education sessions, with primary school-aged children.
Art Tutor
Caritas Diocese of Salford - Cornerstone Day Centre
Jul 2023 - Sept 2023
Speak Up Representative (Freelance)
The Lowry
Feb 2023 - Sept 2023
Facilitating creative engagement in alternative education provision.
Youth & Play Worker
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
Community Artist (Freelance)
The Booth Centre
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
Creative Practitioner (Freelance)
The Now Project/The BeYou Project & Porchlight
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
Artist & Facilitator (Freelance)
Rainbow Haven
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
Youth Worker and Digital Content Creator
Youth Elements
April 2020 to Dec 2020
Engaging young people in WOW - Winning on Wellbeing, a creativity and mental wellbeing project.
Sessional Youth Worker
Greater Manchester Youth Network
Jun 2018 to Mar 2020
Planning and delivering creative sessions, with care experienced young people. Working in partnership with The Lowry theatre, on a Young Artist’s Group on creating and curating an exhibition on the theme of ‘Hope’.
Programme Coordinator
UpRising Leadership
Oct 2018 to Jun 2019
Coordinating and managing two social development programmes, working with young people who are interested and passionate about social action and/or environmental campaigning.
Youth Worker
The Proud Trust
Feb 2017 to Feb 2019
Facilitating and supporting targeted drop-in sessions, for LGBTQ+ young people.
Education
MA Socially Engaged Arts Practice with Community Experience
University of Salford
2018 to 2021
Achieved: Merit
BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work
Manchester Metropolitan University
2014 to 2018
Achieved: 2:1
Access to HE in Health and Social Care Professions
Preston College
2012 to 2013
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Longsight Art Space
Feb 2024 - present
Volunteer
Calm Connections
Jan 2023 - present
Lion’s Den Volunteer
Manchester Art Gallery
Jul 2022 to Jul 2023
Co-Covener
Social Art Network Greater Manchester
May 2020 to present
Event/Session Facilitation Support
Manchester Art Gallery
Jul 2019 to Mar 2020
Skills
Persistant
Patient
Communicative
Empathetic
Collaborative
Creative
Enthusiastic
Friendly
Reflective