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Experienced at working with both arts and heritage, Crystal specialises in developing and managing multifaceted projects. She offers expertise and support for fundraising, interpretation, capital and activity development and planning, budgetary control, recruitment, marketing, publicity, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
As a professionally trained curator, and qualified project manager, Crystal has worked across heritage and culture.
With an Honours Degree in Art History and English from Leeds University and a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Gallery Studies from the University of Essex, Crystal has been employed as Project Director for Wells Cathedral, Project Manager for transformation at Dorset Council; Regional Manager for Arts & Business; Project Manager for Gallery GO, a Lottery funded audience development project for contemporary visual art; and as Museum Development Officer and Curatorial Advisor for six museums in East Devon.
Crystal has achieved Associate Membership of the Museums Association and currently sits on the Strategic Advisory Board for South West Museum Development.
“Sherborne Town Council working with West Dorset District Council engaged Crystal Johnson to develop a business plan for the refurbishment and subsequent operation of a community facility. Crystal worked to a very tight time frame consulting widely while making sure community expectations were not unrealistic. The outcome of Crystals work was a comprehensive and imaginary business plan that was backed up with robust financial expectations. An all-round solid and profession business plan delivered on time and within budget expectations.”
Trevor Savage, Town Clerk, Sherborne Town Council
“Crystal has undertaken several consultancy contracts for both West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council linked to significant cultural projects. In all cases, Crystal’s work has been delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard. The projects that Crystal has helped us with have related to arts facilities (operational business plans) and thematic studies, across wider geographic areas. In particular, Crystal’s knowledge of external funding and bidding have been invaluable.”
Tony Hurley, Leisure Commissioning Manager, Dorset Councils Partnership