Stella Barnes is a highly experienced, knowledgeable practitioner, leader, speaker and consultant. For over 30 years she has delivered, managed and advised on a series of large and small scale
participatory creative and arts projects. A New Direction has worked with her on many occasions; helping us create an incredibly useful resource that is focussed on our ethical decision making.
Participatory Artist & Consultant
Stella Barnes
Working at the intersection of participatory arts and social justice for over 30 years.
I believe hope is a radical act and that through creativity, we can help children and young people to imagine and build a better future.
In their own words
Testimonials
Stella brings extensive experience in researching, producing, programming and commissioning work that genuinely engages communities. She is a thoughtful and hugely reliable collaborator, with
an unwavering commitment to creating high-quality, ethically grounded work for, by and with the communities involved.
Expertise
Areas of Practice
01
Participatory Arts
Co-creating artistic programmes that actively engage participants in drama, creative writing, video, photography and music, where people tell their own stories in their own words.
02
Artistic & Cultural Inclusion
Campaigning for artistic and cultural inclusion of migrants and celebrating the cultural richness they bring.
03
Ethics & Practice
Interrogating ethical practice with cultural organisations, university students and the participatory arts sector.
04
Community Engagement
Building partnerships across different sectors to positively influence cultural and social inclusion.
05
Well-being & Co-creation
Facilitating collaborative, creative processes that promote physical and mental well-being, foster belonging and community connections.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're planning a participatory project, seeking training, or looking to consult on ethical practice, I'd love to hear from you.
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