Lisa Conlan

Developed my own collaborative research practice that works with a cultural institution (Arnolfini art gallery), a grassroots charity and refugee participants. My results will be implemented into the Arnolfini Women's craft club to help them achieve best practice for arts activities for sanctuary. In addition, I'm in the process of developing a Volunteers Programme for People with Refugee Experiences to gain work experience in arts organisations across Bristol. This is one of the main impact outputs from my PhD.

I have learnt from and implemented various practices of care as part of my volunteer work with People with Refugee Experiences, both in Bristol and Copenhagen. My voluntary work (which started during my masters in Denmark) has helped to inform my field work. I have learnt about cultural sensitivity, holding space, listening and building relationships.

I have been making and selling my own unique artwork for many years via social media. My work as an artist has informed and enhanced my fieldwork for my research which is focused on arts activities for sanctuary,