Explore Collective are proud to present artwork created by the wonderful participants of their communities in ACE (Action in Caerau and Ely) and Valleys Kids (Porth).
The collection combines many of the skills, techniques and artistic processes they have learnt together during workshops over the past two years.
Explore Collective is a two year project funded by Arts Council Wales ‘Connect & Flourish’ fund, bringing together a range of creative organisations.
The Explore Collective team
Nic Parsons, Partnership Coordinator and ACE Artist in Residence
Nic is a creative practitioner and artist in residence at ACE Action in Caerau & Ely. Her previous experience as a scenic painter for Welsh National Opera and her M.A in Arts, Health and Wellbeing at the University of South Wales have informed her passion to champion the positive impact of participating in creative activity
Anne Culverhouse-Evans, Valleys Kids Artist in Residence
Anne has a wealth of knowledge as a creative practitioner both within the community and as an independent artist. Alongside delivering weekly art sessions, she also curates Art in the Attic, The Robert Maskrey Gallery for local, national and international artists to exhibit their work.
Becci Booker, ACE Artist
Becci is an accomplished creative practitioner with a BA Hons degree in Fine Art. She has considerable experience as a community artist, working primarily with school and community groups to share skills in collage, printmaking, carnival arts and textiles.
Rachel Carney, Poet
Rachel is a poet and creative writing tutor. Her debut poetry collection Octopus Mind was selected by The Guardian as one of their best poetry books of 2023. Her PhD examines how poetry can help us to engage with art in museums.
Suzie Larke, Photographer
Suzie is a visual artist and photographer based in Cardiff. Since graduating with a degree in photography in 2002, she has worked internationally as a commercial and portrait photographer. Her personal work uses conceptual photography to explore themes of identity, emotion and the human condition.
Dr Ellie Farmahan, Straeon Research
Ellie is a research and evaluation specialist with expertise in inequalities, network development and creative engagement. Her research focuses on the positive role the arts can play in health and wellbeing, and helps to build longstanding relationships with diverse community groups, the creative industries, cultural and arts sectors and policy stakeholders in Wales.
Alan Whitfield, Disability Arts Cymru Visual Arts Officer
Alan is incredibly proud of his job with Disability Arts Cymru and he is always keen to go that bit further to support his group of artists to achieve their goals.
Becky Matyus, Former Explore Collective Partnership Coordinator
Becky has been coordinating community art initiatives for several years with the vision to educate, enable and inspire everyone. She believes creativity can be a tool to boost confidence, encourage positive community relationships, develop new skills and inspire people to create together, especially within those communities that may face barriers to accessing the arts. Becky is now the Community Development Engagement Officer for ACE.
This free exhibition can be found in our Ffwrnais and Glanfa areas of the building. Check our building opening hours before visiting.
