She loves creating space for artists so they can experiment and have fun without the pressure of making their art look good. Ana combines working as an artworker with freelance graphic design.  

 An Iranian New Zealander, Sudi’s own art practice explores identity and recently her work has examined the relationship between the Pacific and Islamic worlds. Through her career as a rug designer at Dilana Rugs, Sudi has collaborated with many New Zealand artists. A trained Psychologist, Sudi has facilitated art workshops at an Iranian hospital for people with post-traumatic stress and depression. Sudi combines her love of craft and art and her experience as a psychologist to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Henni brokers opportunities for our artists to engage within the Christchurch art scene. Outside of work, Henni loves getting into the outdoors and making pottery.

Taking the lead on partnership programmes Unleashed and Te Korimako, Joe comes up with innovative projects that stretch the artists and result in a sense of pride as well as offering a safe environment for people to socialise, collaborate and essentially explore creativity together.

A strong advocate in the arts and health scene for why creativity matters, Kim loves disrupting conventional thinking about mental health. Outside of work she can be found on islands, in op shops, in her wild garden and talking art.

His own background spans both fine arts and social work, having now worked in the social work field for five years. Tom loves how creativity pushes us to make brave choices and advocates how a strong sense of creativity can help us become more confident in other areas of our lives.

She relishes tasks others may avoid and finds great satisfaction when paperwork is organised. Paola grew up in Italy, where her fascination for creativity came to play. Outside of work, Paola loves being in nature, walking her dog and reading.

As well as this, Rebecca leads the digital coaching. Rebecca’s own art practice is wide ranging from ink to digital art. Her art springs forth with humour and intrigue.

Vicci loves to try new media, enjoys making a mess (and cleaning it up) and gets really excited by the works created in the groups she supports as an artworker.