Freelance Work Portfolio
A museum professional based in Leicestershire, with a variety of experience. Below is a selection of projects I’ve collaborated on with a special focus on conducting research, writing accessible interpretation, art writing, and copywriting.
Get in contact: paigecostinescu@gmail.com
Art Writing
2021 – Present
I love delving into stories of art and culture, sharing my insights through non-fiction articles on platforms like Corridor8 and Mainly Museums.
Open: The People’s Exhibition
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 2023
I assisted in the development of this annual exhibition that gives artists from the East Midlands an opportunity to showcase their work.
I grew up ’80s’
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 2022
This touring exhibition explored the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through a selection of media. I provided support to the exhibition curator by preparing written interpretation and assisting with installation.
Newark Houses Garden Project
Newarke Houses Museum 2022
I researched the rich history of the house, creating permanent, accessible written interpretation.
Archiving Assistant
Bath Preservation Trust 2018-2019
I contributed to the organisation and cataloguing of several significant archival collections, including the P. A. Faraday Collection, comprising architectural sketches of Grade I and II listed buildings in Bath, and the Jean Pratt Archive, which documents her involvement with the Bath Preservation Trust. My role involved producing clear, detailed descriptions for each item within the digital catalogue, as well as correctly storing, ordering, and preserving physical materials in line with archival standards. I also prepared the digital catalogue for online publication and supported the care of the collection at No. 1 Royal Crescent through preventative conservation practices.
The Museum Inspector 