urbanflo is a socially engaged collective of arts professionals who share a vision of equity and excellence in the cultural sector.  We specialise in participatory and inclusive initiatives, offering expert advice and creative support to individuals, groups and organisations.

We are UK-based associates mainly operating in the South East, but with regional, national and international partners and networks, encompassing the wide range of creative disciplines associated with performing arts, visual arts, music and film. We also have a strong representation of expertise in leadership and organisational development with partners from the cultural, commercial and voluntary sectors. Together we collaborate to produce, programme and promote creative work - developing artists, audiences and cultural agencies.

At the helm of urbanflo’s multi-disciplinary team is Creative Producer Jenni Lewin-Turner, who has over 20 years experience of both mainstream and culturally-specific arts practice and delivery.  As well as recently being named amongst the top 50  "Women to Watch" in the Cultural Leadership Programme's prestigious national list, Jenni works in close collaboration with a diverse range of highly skilled associates with specialist knowledge in arts, community, education and corporate development.

The urbanflo team boasts a rich and dynamic skills base, with a strong track record of delivering effective bespoke arts management services and creative products. The diversity of our work demonstrates our flexibility to handle a wide range of projects of any scope and scale; from grassroots community initiatives to major campaigns for local authorities; from international artistic collaborations to inter-generational projects, plus everything else between and beyond!

Our focus for 2012 – 2015 is cultural mobility, and we have been developing a unique programme called '6 Degrees International Creative Exchange' (6°), which provides the umbrella for a range of arts development initiatives linking artists, projects and audiences from the UK, Caribbean, USA, Africa and Australia.

6° aims to highlight worldwide creative connections and to develop synergistic partnerships in order to achieve real  intercultural dialogue and produce innovative opportunities for more people to take part in the arts - especially those who currently have limited access.  The project has been successfully piloted in Barbados (click for details).  The next exciting phase is the Olympic-inspired <relay> Arts, which will be a vibrant cross-platform programme combining transnational live and online performances and exhibitions.

All urbanflo associates are committed to playing a part in improving democracy in the cultural landscape, leading on projects that enhance social cohesion, participation, cultural exchange, artistic investment and capacity building. In keeping with this ethos we are particularly keen to work on programmes that support and expand creative practice that is genuinely inclusive; increasing the diversity of artists, audiences and administrators, whilst facilitating participatory opportunities for all sectors of the community.

Our strengths include;

• Collaborative Working - fostering and building on strong partnerships on all levels
• Community Outreach - educational projects and initiatives targeting marginalised groups
• Participation & Inclusion - community projects and celebratory events
• Capacity Building - advice and support to empower individuals, groups and organisations
• Audience Development - building new and diverse audiences

Top  photo credit: Morgan  White Photography