Chloe Watts

I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Manchester. I work as a designer, illustrator and maker, across a variety of applications. I am particularly keen on working in the field of creative health because I believe creativity and wellbeing are intrinsically linked.

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1838 Collective

1838 Collective is a non-profit organisation based at Islington Mill dedicated to supporting emerging and graduate artists. Founded by alumni of Manchester School of Art, the collective was established in response to the challenges artists face when transitioning from education into professional practice.

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Kirsty Barlow

Kirsty is an immersive environment designer, creative producer and researcher whose practice explores how spatial design shapes emotional, social and sensory experience, creating environments that influence how people feel, connect and participate within a space.

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Liz Wewiora

Liz is a visual artist, curator-producer and educator, with over fifteen years experience specialising in socially engaged and collaborative approaches to practice. She is currently the Head of Social Practice at Open Eye Gallery, lecturer at the University of Salford and has a studio at Paradise Works.

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Humbug Art

I am a passionate visual artist, educator, the Founder of Humbug Art and a Director of Humbug Community CIC. I have a strong belief in the transformative power of creative activity, and I am dedicated to making art accessible to children, young people, and adults. I view creativity as a vital tool for self-expression, personal development, and wellbeing.

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Abi Prints

I'm Abi and I run Abi Prints, where I create colourful and fun screenprint and risograph greetings cards and art.

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Jamie-Lee Wainman

Jamie-Lee, Wainman Design, is an interdisciplinary practitioner who uses playful and creative thinking to inspire her work. Her passion for digital technology, specifically 3D printing, helps her to design sustainable, innovative and engaging experiences, tailored to people of different ages and abilities.

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Kirsty Barlow

Kirsty is an immersive environment designer, creative producer and researcher whose practice explores how spatial design shapes emotional, social and sensory experience, creating environments that influence how people feel, connect and participate within a space.

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Julia Roy-Williams

I'm a multidisciplinary artist, jewellery designer and creative facilitator whose practice explores the relationship between digital fabrication, material innovation and community engagement.

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