Tess Denman-Cleaver is a producer, programmer and artist working across performance, writing, workshops and installation.

She is Senior Programme Manager (Young People & Communities) at New Writing North.

She was the Producer of Women Artists of the North East Library (2018-2023). She previously worked as Producer (Artists’ Moving Image) at Tyneside Cinema where she produced the Projections programme (2017-2020). Tess was Artistic Director of Tender Buttons (2010-2018) and Programmer for The Northern Charter (2015-2018).

Tess has a PhD on philosophy, landscape and performance practice.

Skills & Experience

Coaching / mentoring
DBS Checked
Financial skills
Project management
Proofreading
Visiting lecturer (FE)
Visiting lecturer (HE)
Working with schools (primary)
Working with schools (secondary)
Workshops (family / general)
Workshsops (adult)