Co-Founder
Dr Louise Atkinson
Project Manager/Lead Artist: contact Louise to find out more about The Highrise Project artist research, funding opportunities and collaboration opportunities louise@thehighriseproject.co.uk
Co-Founder
Victoria Kortekaas
Operations Manager/Lead Artist: Contact Victoria to find out more about current projects, working or volunteering with The Highrise Project, workshop opportunties and all things Highrise victoria@thehighriseproject.co.uk
Alex Cant
Workshop Supporting Artist
Alex is an artist based in Leeds, creating paintings and drawings inspired by nature which she then sells on her Etsy store. She has worked as support for charities and community arts for many years and is passionate about the positive impacts that art and creativity can have on people’s mental health and wellbeing. Contact: Alex to find out about creative 1:1 tutorials Alex@thehighriseproject.co.uk
Mati Torres
Digital Inclusion Support Worker
Mati Torres Laborde is a freelance dance artist and Digital Inclusion facilitator from Sevilla and based in Leeds since 2012. Mati graduated from Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2016; since then she has been working within the British & International arts contemporary scene, performing, lecturing & delivering work for artists, charities and institutions. Contact: Mati to find out more about Digital inclusion opportunities, supporting groups with digital inclusion, booking 1:1 digital inclusion support and accessing data. Mati@thehighriseproject.co.uk
Edward Thompson
Artist Partner
Lead artist Edek’s Doodle
Ed (Edek) Thompson is a Leeds based artist and community arts facilitator. Ed’s practice is concerned with climate action, sustainability, and mental well-being. Ed is the founder of Edek’s Doodle Chat, relaxed social groups with a focus on creativity, being social, and mental health.Chat contact: Ed about Edek’s Doodle chat @edeksdoodlechat
Edgar Pondayi
Doodle Chat Volunteer
Edgar has volunteered at Edek’s doodle chat Armley since the beginning and s a valuable member of the team. Come and chat to Edgar about being involved at Doodle chat and the volunteering experience.