Jo Dyer
Artistic Director & founder of Animate Arts Company

Jo Dyer trained as a theatre designer and developed a passion for collaborating with performers and artists across a range of art forms, in order to create memorable experiences. From theatre to art installations, her portfolio of work illustrates a wide range of commissions in diverse settings for many different demographic audiences.

Predominantly working as a visual artist, her creative ideas explore changing spaces and people physically to engage audiences through sensory, social and hands-on interaction. She often uses costume, textiles, scenery and sculpture, amongst other art mediums to investigate her ethos of participation. By breaking down the formal barriers between artist and audience, her path led naturally into education and community projects, particularly in the facilitation of creative workshops.

With over ten year experience, Jo has also formed Animate Arts and continues to direct the company, as well as continuing to be an active, participating artist in projects.

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