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Developing inclusive arts practice
MA Inclusive Arts Practice (now closed) was a unique course for artists with facilitation/education experience to develop their inclusive practice and research through practical and theoretical application with community groups. If you are interested in developing or refreshing your community-based arts practice see here for information and on INSTAGRAM @social_art_space Jo completed the MA and […]
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Big Steam Print – Ditchling Museum
This 8 week project was co-ordinated by Ditchling Museum who invited local artists to participate. Jo led the facilitation of a group of undergraduate art students and learning disabled artists. The group worked together to explore accessible print-making skills whilst developing strategies for communication and collaboration. The group collaboration culminated in a 3m x 1m […]
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Inclusive Practitioner Training at MK Gallery
Bespoke group training designed and delivered at MK Gallery for 15 staff and volunteers who work with SEN families, children and adults. The workshop aim was to refresh the teams inclusive practices, reflect on their areas of knowledge and develop skills and strategies that served to support individual best practice and organisational philosophy.
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Autism informed course design
Jo designed and led the Art & Design Workshop for Autistic Adults. This pilot project was developed in response to requests form neuro-divergent people who had experienced attending courses aimed broadly at neuro-typical people and who wanted to contribute their knowledge and experience in developing a course that the group felt was better suited to […]
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Social enterprise – Rockets Studios CIC
With experience across commercial, voluntary and public sectors, Jo has a solid understanding of the skills and considerations that individuals and organisations face in navigating for sustainable success. She set up the Community Interest Company Rocket Artists’ Studios in 2016 and as co-founder and managing director of the social enterprise she has worked in all aspects of the business
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