Here are a few useful external links. You can find a lot more external links connected to my practice on the [Key Works CV] & [Websites] pages.
Art Links
Setting Up Scheme 06-08
I was on the Setting Up Scheme 06-08 that was a project that offered rent free studio space plus a comprehensive business development programme to artists who wanted to establish their business in Greater Manchester.
Design Initiative
Design Initiative promotes good design, visual arts and contemporary craft from the North West region. They run the Setting Up Scheme.
Lets Go Global
Lets Go Global are a creative arts & media organisation based in the heart of Old Trafford. I was artist in resident for 2 years while I was on the Setting Up Sceme.
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The Setting Up Scheme was part-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Arts Council England
Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people’s lives. They part founded the Setting Up Scheme.
Chinese Arts Centre
Chinese Arts Centre is an international agency for contemporary Chinese artists.
NOISE Festival
NOISE provides a highly accessible and innovative platform to young creatives; offering credible media coverage and the exposure to kick start their careers in the creative industries. I was the winner of the 2006-08 My Life In the News section.
Flying Start Scheme
FlyingStart is dedicated to getting student and graduate businesses started. I was on the scheme from 2007-08.
Adoption Links
Adopted the Comic
Adopted the Comic is written and Draw by two Vietnamese Adoptees. I am creator and artist on the comic.
Adopted Vietnamese International (AVI)
Adopted Vietnamese International (AVI) explores, connects and promotes Vietnamese adoptee voices. I am a member of the AVI Advisory Network & I also completely rebuilt the AVI website in 2011.
British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)
British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) supports, advises and campaigns for better outcomes for children in care. They work with everyone involved with adoption and fostering across the UK.
After Adoption
After Adoption helps everyone affected by adoption.
Children Adopted from China (CACH)
Children Adopted From China (CACH) is a support group for families in the United Kingdom who have adopted children from China. I have done a panel talk and a number of art workshops for them.
EMK Press
EMK Press publishes books for adoptees, adoptive families, foster families, and adoption professionals. They published the Pieces of Me book which I contributed towards.
Mother’s Choice
Mother’s Choice provides and promotes loving, nurturing care for babies and children needing permanent homes, and for single girls and their families facing crisis pregnancies based in Hong Kong. I did a couple of art workshops with them.