One-to-one with Vijay Patel


One-to-one with Vijay Patel June 2024 Image credit: Claire Haigh In this regular feature, we put a spotlight on an Essex-based creative practitioner working in

One-to-One with Anisha Thampy


We catch up with Colchester based visual designer and illustrator Anisha Thampy

One-to-One with Emma Gibbs De Oliveira


Catching up with the Brazilarte co-founder, artist and writer in Southend

Creative Practitioner Networks in Essex


We’re developing an info bank of creative networks in Essex!

One-to-One with Artist EVEWRIGHT


We head down to High House Studios in Purfleet Essex to meet Artist EVEWRIGHT

One-to-One with Shephali Frost


This month we went spent some time with musician, poet and soundscape artist Shephali Frost

One-to-One with Anna Soko Mudeka


We caught up with our friend Anna Mudeka in Norfolk, to talk about the power and joy of storytelling.

One-to-One with Dan Deller-Thompson


We spent some quality time with Dan Deller-Thompson, illustrator, LGBTQ+ charity volunteer and Drag Artist.

One-to-One with Lu Williams


We meet Lu Williams, who makes work through the lens of queerness, neurodivergence and working classness.

Meet Our Patrons: The Singh Twins


Announcing new patrons: internationally renowned, contemporary British artists, The Singh Twins.

One-to-One with Suman Gujral


Suman is based at Pardon Mills Studio in Harlow, Essex, and we caught up with her at the recent open studios event.

One-to-One with Sade Fadipe


This article showcases the work of Sade Fadipe, a strong diverse voice in children’s literature.

A Tribute to Jo Melville


We are deeply saddened by the recent death of our good friend Jo Melville, a driving force in the celebration of diversity in Essex.

ECDP Radio with Nita Jhummu


Nita Jhummu is an a Essex based broadcaster who delivers our ECDP Radio programmes. Listen to all her interviews here.