Community Creative Project Manager: Connecting communities through creativity
Naz Creates

Bringing positive change through community arts.

Community Arts Project Management

Through all the different jobs and passions, I feel the need to bring about positive change in some way the minds and hearts of our older and younger generation are the most precious resource we have as a society it is essential through the work of community arts and nature to nurture empathy, sensitivity, wonder, creativity and ethics.

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Projects

Take a look at some of my previous projects.

Roots Creative Art Show

Roots Creative Art Show

I curated and project managed a creative art show in celebration of Eid.

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Creative Workshops

Creative Workshops

I worked with several organisations (including Barnados Young Carers, Sudanese Community, Home Education Community) to create and deliver a range of engaging creative art workshops.

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A Taste of Maindee Book Launch

A Taste of Maindee Book Launch

Following the printing of the completed Taste of Maindee book, I project managed the book launch event which featured guest speakers, live cooking demo and most of the contributors to the book.

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Naz Creates

About Me

Hi and Salaam (peace) my name is Nazia also go by Naz, my heritage is south Asian Bangladeshi, I was born and raised in England, Manchester, I presently reside in Wales, Newport, I am a Creative practitioner and facilitator. My art disciplinary is in product design and creating products, but I also have a dual core focus on mix media art, practice lino print, ceramics and fine art. My focus is Arts, wellbeing, culture, climate and Community bridging these essential pillars to create a better sense of understanding, belonging and creating safe spaces where artistic expressions are shared and celebrated.

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Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss a creative community project then please email me using this form.

"This book is one of the best examples that I have ever seen as an outcome. We will be using it as a framework for the Welsh Government for future projects"

Richard Whitehead, Welsh Government Climate Change Dept.

Despite her growing recognition, Nazia has remained grounded and approachable, creating opportunities and bringing people together. Nazia's journey serves as a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the boundless possibilities of artistic expression. I have no doubt that her future is as bright as the water colours she so often works with.

Danielle Rowlands - Education and Participation officer, Riverfront arts and theatre, Newport

Nazia has delivered amazing creative workshops at our family events. both the children & parents have engaged positively and the workshops have been thoroughly enjoyed. 

Rusna Begum CEO KidcAre4u

I've had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable growth and development of Nazia over the past few years. The lovely home schooling Mum that I met, wanting to share some family art sessions, has blossomed into a true force of creativity and inspiration.

Danielle Rowlands - Education and Participation officer, Riverfront arts and theatre, Newport

“Naz’s work on the Greening Maindee book was exemplary. The way she managed to bring so many diverse contributors together to deliver on this is a great credit to her.

Due to the success of this project we’ve already hired Naz to project manage our new Greening Maindee book”

J Stones, Greening Maindee

"Nazia has shown an unwavering commitment to making creative opportunities, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new techniques and styles to share with their community. Her evolution as a community artist has been wonderful to see, as they've fearlessly embraced challenges and honed their skills with passion and dedication."

Danielle Rowlands, Riverfront Arts Centre

" I always enjoy working with Naz. She has energy and drive and is full of creative ideas. Her strong sense of ethics, community and belief in celebrating the achievements of the women around her shines through everything she does. Above all, her resilience and persistence means that she can overcome any unforeseen setbacks and will always find a way to achieve the trickiest of goals. This makes her a great project manager and community engager. "

Kathy Barclay, Greening Maindee

Beyond her artistic prowess, Nazia has also become an integral part of our community fabric. Through her work, she has brought people together, sparked meaningful conversations, and inspired others to pursue their own creative endeavors. Whether through a community recipe book or engaging workshops, she has left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.

Danielle Rowlands - Education and Participation officer, Riverfront arts and theatre, Newport