Engagement & Participation In-Situ
Zoya Bhatti is a socially engaged practitioner and producer based in Nelson, Lancashire, where she leads on Engagement and Participation at In-Situ. Her work spans young people’s programmes, community-led projects with artists, and finding ways to make access to art and culture more equitable in the town she calls home.
She is also co-founder of Hillo Hub, a centre for women in Lancashire that promotes health and wellbeing through nature, outdoor activity, faith and mindfulness. Drawing on a decade of experience across the public, private and third sectors — and a youth and community development background — Zoya is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of those she works with, and to the strength of collective voices in challenging systemic issues.
In her practice, Zoya works with art and artists in collaborative and participatory ways, where people, conversations, relationships and new experiences become the medium. She believes that everyone has the ability to be creative — they just need to find their tools.