ELIZABETH HOWELL

I am a passionate cultural practitioner with deep experience designing and delivering inclusive engagement programmes for museums, galleries, and theatres. Rooted in co-production methods, my work empowers communities—particularly young people—to shape creative experiences that reflect their voices.

With five years as Assistant Curator for Young People at Tate St Ives, I have honed my skills as a facilitator, Artist Educator, and Programme Manager. My background as a youth worker in both London and Cornwall gives me a grounded understanding of diverse community needs across urban and rural settings.

My practice is informed by robust training in LGBTQ+ inclusion (Intercom Trust), anti-racism, trauma-informed facilitation, and safeguarding, and I’m soon to expand this through work with equality, diversity, and inclusion consultant Lea Guzzo.

I bring cross-sector experience collaborating with local authorities, schools, and charities including Children in Need, Headstart Kernow, CareFree (care leavers), and support groups for those with eating disorders and learning differences. Whether developing youth leadership projects or co-creating with marginalised groups, I prioritise care, creativity, and cultural equity.

Experience continued

-Culture Camp Programme Producer, St Ives School of Painting -Researched and organised activity content for cultural programme of events for vulnerable young people.

-Creator and mentor for ‘Arts Lab’ a programme for local 11 and 12 year olds struggling with mental wellbeing. 2018

-Developed & delivered over 25 Co-designed events, exhibitions & performances with Tate Collective Producers. Read more here 2017-2021

-Developed, programmed and was a participating mentor for YAY! Partnership. working with LGBTQ+ young people 2019