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What I do

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I get stories in the news, publicise events, raise the profile of organisations, create a buzz online and make videos and other online content. I run training for arts and cultural organisations and individual artists. I also develop audiences, organise events, coordinate and produce engaging arts programmes across South West England and nationally.

Training

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I run training in smartphone video-making, media interviews, writing press releases and other topics. Learn how to get your story in the news, communicate your messages effectively in interviews or make your own simple video with your phone. Workshops from basic level to advanced, in person or online.
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What do you need?

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What can I help you with? If you’re trying to get your story in the news, need some help with social media, would like to improve your communications strategy or you just know you need to raise your profile somehow, get in touch. If you’re not sure what it is you need, or you’d just like to chat about what I can offer, email me, or call on 07761 546075.
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Video & content

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I tell stories about arts, culture and heritage by creating short videos, writing engaging copy, and creating other content for use online, in press releases and in marketing materials. I also work with talented designers and great photographers to showcase the work of cultural organisations.
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Who I work with

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Since setting up Gillian Taylor PR, I have worked with a range of cultural clients including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Somerset Art Works, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Arts Health & Wellbeing, CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action), Devon Artist Network, Dreadnought South West, and a number of individual artists.
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About me

Gillian Taylor, a woman with red hair playing the violin

I’m a creative communications professional with extensive experience in the cultural sector. Before I set up Gillian Taylor PR, I was the communications lead for Arts Council England in the South West for 15 years. I’m also a paper artist and a violinist, as you can see from the photo.
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Latest News


Orchestra invites audience to use their phones during concert

Devon Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) will be bucking the trend by inviting audience members to use their mobile phones during their next concert on Saturday 27 April.

The orchestra is harnessing the power of technology to help people connect with the music during the performance.

Artist on a mission to share nature jounaling with others

Alex Boon is passionate about nature journaling. He is on a mission to share with others the joy he finds in the small details of nature close to home.

Alex, a skilled artist and writer, believes that nature journaling is about the experience of creating and not necessarily about the quality of the content.

Art in a brewery, in a cowshed and on a nature reserve

More than 500 artists will be giving visitors a glimpse behind the scenes during this year’s Dorset Art Weeks. 

The exhibitions and activities on offer include a preview of the first Dorset Pavilion for the Venice Biennale, a year of paintings capturing Dorset’s changing seasons, and the launch of a brand new arts venue.