I am a visually impaired creative in Salford. I work as an actor, writer, access consultant & creative access director. I am also the artistic and executive director of LALA Arts.

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.

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.

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.

I am a Korean-Hong Kong interdisciplinary artist whose practice explores identity, memory and belonging through performance, food and storytelling. Rooted in community collaboration, my work often engages migrant and intergenerational groups to co-create participatory experiences that centre lived histories and cultural memory.

Founder and Motion Lead at ThunderHawk, Motion Studio based at MediaCityUK. Creating video content with animation and visual effects.

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.

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

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.

Her work spans abstract painting, graffiti-inspired pieces, soft clay sculpture, and layered mixed media explorations. Known for bold textures and emotive themes, LadyAnneArt brings attention to the often-unseen aspects of modern identity and mental health.

Founded in 2015, Dangerous To Know is a theatre company that remains proudly rooted in the North of England.

Our works bring the hidden side of modern history and social politics to the stage, giving a voice to those who are too often forgotten and delivering tangible change wherever we can.

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.

Ceramic Mosaic art and tesselation using the design in design technique at Grit Studios, Salford