Kazzum Arts
Alex Evans is a seasoned training specialist and consultant at Trauma Informed Schools UK, delivering high-quality training to education and charity sector professionals since 2019. As the co-CEO and artistic director of Kazzum Arts, a charitable organization in East London, Alex leads initiatives supporting children and young people affected by trauma. With significant experience as an associate artist, Alex has contributed to various participatory projects across diverse settings. In addition, Alex collaborates with Colart as a visual artist, creating packaging designs for the Winsor and Newton fine art brand. Workshops on gender equality are facilitated at the WOW Festivals, while a unique artistic practice explores geometric patterns and microphotography. Alex has been recognized for work as an Artist in Residence at Tower Bridge and holds a diploma in Trauma Informed Practice and Mental Health, alongside advanced degrees in Drama and Visual Language of Performance.
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Kazzum Arts
All children and young people can experience hope through creativity. Kazzum Arts uses creativity to enable children and young people who have been impacted by trauma and adversity to feel seen, heard and valued. We do this by providing opportunities to explore creative expression and agency through multidisciplinary arts activities. Our work focuses on four key areas: Pathways - Engages young asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants aged 14-25 in creative wellbeing projects and training. Build - Uses the arts to develop relationships, emotional literacy and communication skills of young people aged 12-16 excluded from mainstream education. Speech Bubbles – A creative intervention using drama to support primary school children aged 5-7 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Apollo - Taking place, on children’s wards, using combined arts processes to increase the wellbeing of children under 16 who are undergoing healthcare and mental health interventions.