Collectiva works across two connected areas: providing strategic and practical support to established artists, makers and artistic practitioners, and curating exhibitions and cultural events which bring creative people, ideas and audiences together - often in an unusual space or setting.
The aim is the same in both: to create the space, structure and opportunities for good creative work to develop, be seen and find its place.
Every event raises important funds for a relevant and aligned charity.
"Outstandingly brilliant. Excellent questions, top class delivery and a great sense of welcome all done with no trace of ego. Keep going. Do more. You have talent and I feel everyone there shared this view."
Antony Penrose, director of the Lee Miller Archive and Roland Penrose Collection
Speaker at The Art of Rural Life exhibition
"From the moment you appeared I could tell it was going to be rather wonderful - and it was! Thank you so much for all your work and care and trouble. You gave us all something rather magical.”
Horatio Clare, writer and broadcaster
Speaker at The Art of Rural Life exhibition
"Thank you Helen, supreme coordinator - what a vision, what an outcome. Absolutely loved being part of an excellent show.”
Julian Warrender, jewellery maker
Exhibitor at The Art of Rural Life exhibition