Projects Archive - Jo Offer

Neurodivergent Professionals – bespoke support package

Are you a neurodivergent adult in need of additional strategies and practical solutions to get things done? I offer a bespoke package of support thats designed to suit your need and budget. See below for examples and testimonials from people I have worked with. If you would like a conversation around your specific needs and […]

Empty Nest

Jo is interested in the lack of meaningful dialogue around what parents experience as ‘the empty nest’ and invites you to reflect anonymously on your experiences in a short survey. Your answers are valuable and will be respected – they will inform part of an arts research project, the outcomes of which will be shared […]

Product design and production

Design and production of products for Rocket Artists’ online and physical shop. An ACE funded project supported Rockets Studios to work with Jo. Together they have been able to expand their collective knowledge of access and inclusion by exploring the process of design for production. The project supports artists to develop new ways to see […]

2 people draw a pineapple on shiny paper - activity for inclusive practice training

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 […]

Phone being used during the Sensory Trail evaluation for the Wolfson supported volunteer programme

Project Evaluation: British Museum

Jo works as independent evaluator for access and inclusion projects. Evaluating projects help funders and organisations understand how well projects worked, what could be improved and what next steps might be. The Wolfson placement volunteer project was a 3 year pilot programme at the British Museum which aimed to increase opportunities for autistic and learning […]

Art students and learning disabled artists print a large collograph using a steamroller at the Big Steam Print fair, at the Level, Brighton

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 […]

Workshop slide presentation at staff training

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.

Poster for Rockets present: Work in Progress - original artwork by Martin Lake

Work in Progress: towards inclusion

Exhibition and public events programme at Phoenix Arts Space, Brighton. An exploration of ways to connect gallery visitors with creative ideas led by learning-disabled and autistic artists. A collaboration with Rockets Studios, Jo led on co-ordination and creative direction with Jane Fox. This project and exhibition was an evolving gallery take-over aimed at exploring the […]

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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