Sam Cairns

Sam Cairns is an experienced director and project manager with a robust background in cultural education and the arts. Currently serving as Director at Cairns + Crump and Transition Programme Manager for the Southampton Cultural Education Partnership, Sam has also held positions such as Art Fund Cultural Learning Advisor and Teacher Art Pass Consultant. Ongoing roles include directing Sam Cairns Associates and managing projects for the Clore Duffield Foundation. Notable previous experiences involve co-directing the Cultural Learning Alliance and managing significant inquiries and programs for institutions like The RSA and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Sam holds an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester and a BA in History from the University of Essex.