Over the past 20 years I have continued to establish myself as an independent body and I have also collaborated with both voluntary and statutory organisations. I am responsible for consulting, facilitating, engaging and leading groups in creative activities, bringing people together to explore issues, gain new skills and access opportunities which may have not been available to them before. I hav
e gained lots of experience working with group from other cultures, I have worked with GemArts for the past 13 years now, a nationally recognised leader in the South Asian and diversity arts sector, GemArts creates and programmes high quality concerts, events, festivals, workshops and commissions with regional, national and international artists across all art forms. I have also worked travelling community, in collaboration with EMTAS (The Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service) working with children in the travelling community in schools, the pupils, produced 4 large scale banners exploring ‘Roots and Routes’ the work was displayed at Gateshead Civic Centre. I have also worked with older people over 60 and also with The Bridges School and the Dales SEND school Also my experience working with the Hub at Westgate Baptist church has given a wealth of experience working with diverse and cultural backgrounds the Hub provides a weekly drop in session for Asylum Seekers and their families, It has been my responsibility over the years which I have been involved with this project to deliver workshops to the families. I believe that the process of participation in the arts improves confidence in individuals and provides opportunities that can be stimulating, challenging, exciting and enjoyable for all
