Author Archives: Poppy van Oorde-Grainger

About Poppy van Oorde-Grainger

Poppy has been working as an artist, filmmaker and community art facilitator in Australia and the U.K. since 2002. She uses a range of art forms and is particularly skilled at working with communities to create contemporary art.

Inspiring people

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Poppy van Oorde-Grainger

Last week we went to Artlink and had a great chat with the Director Sylvie Fourcin and Project Manager Hayley Mason about maintaining the wellbeing of people working in Community Arts. Then we went to an Open Art event where … Continue reading →

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Conservatories and coniferous trees

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Poppy van Oorde-Grainger

View from our window. So four weeks after the initial phone call, here I am in Saltaire, England. The first thing I’ve noticed is that being in the country of my childhood and away from my daily life makes me … Continue reading →

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