Arts Engagement
Specialising in Community Arts Engagement since 2008, SamiArt is passionate when it comes to creativity & the power of the arts to connect all ages and abilities in playfully creative ways
"Community is communication in unity through diversity and inclusion" - Samia
Project Management • Events & Workshop Planning •
Facilitation & Delivery • Community Arts Engagement
Sustainable crafts on a Wonderland theme, co-creating an installation with the community for Enjoy Sutton with SamiArt & Guests #NorthEndSutton #RabbitHole23
Over 140 participants paint own silks at the #SuttonJubilee party.
Co-creating the #SuttonMosaicBench #SuttonMemorialBench with Hana Horack El-Yafi
60 participants create mosaic hearts joined by co-creator, Hana Horack Elyafi. Supported by Sutton Council, Enjoy Sutton, with Reclaim Sutton's Streets. #SuttonMosaicBench #VAWG
Monster Trotters & Christmas Baubles workshops at three High St venues. #YarnBombing #SplashOfColour
Fluffy installation for High St Sutton & artist-led workshops at The Shinner & Sudtone. Plus the Young Finga Ninja Crew taught finger knitting & smashed it once again!
Carshalton Ponds adorned with colour and fluff for #CAOSart21. Read the blog...
Installations Supported by #CultureSeeds, enabled by #SuttonHeritage
AGY team workshops at SNW Charity for the Homeless. With Andy Copps, and MY Videography. Supported by #CultureSeeds
Testimonials
"Samia's enthusiasm & passion for this subject was very inspiring. She was empathetic to the needs of our clients & encouraged them to reach their own individual potential. We have all learnt a new skill which we will be able to continue to use."
Wendy Carpenter, Cloverdale Court Day Club Manager
"Thanks for all your help and hard work. Your way of working across different abilities/ages was really special. The day wouldn't have been the success it was without you. I am so glad I called on you"
John & Pier, Sutton Inclusion
Centre
"Thank you for all you are doing to enliven the town centre,"
- Lord Graham Tope
I was impressed by how well they engaged with people of all ages in such a creative way.
It’s art in the heart of the community."
- Cllr Sean Brennan
Leader of Sutton Council