Meet the Art Harbour Team | Colchester Artists & Educators | Project Management
Together, We Make It Happen
Skills, Stories, and Shared Purpose.
We’re a multi-disciplinary team of creatives and non-creatives, working side by side. Together, we bring a rich blend of professional expertise and lived experience to everything we do.
People First. Creativity Always.
Many Talents. One Shared Vision.
United by a shared belief in the power of creativity, we combine our individual strengths to design and deliver welcoming, meaningful experiences that support and uplift our community
Get to Know Us
We are a multi-disciplined team, creatives and non-creatives together we combine our individual skills, experience - both professional and of life - to deliver services that support our communities
James Lejeune
Director & Co-Lead Creative
Art With Purpose. Creativity for Everyone.
James is a passionate freelance illustrator inspired by historical, ethical and environmental themes, and how culture visually tells the stories that shape our world. After many years working as a gardener — once believing university wasn’t for him — he returned to education as a mature student, earning a BA (Hons) in Illustration and an MA in Animation.
Known for his bold, expressive drawing style, James believes creativity should be accessible, welcoming and meaningful. As Co-Founder of The Art Harbour CIC, he is committed to creating spaces where people feel they belong, feel confident to express themselves, and experience the joy of making art together.
Qualifications BA (Hons) Illustration MA Animation
For more, visit www.artbyjameslejeune.com
https://www.theaoi.com/folios/james-lejeune/
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Tina Bullen
Co-Lead Creative
Gentle Creativity. Deep Connection.
Tina is a freelance artist-educator based in Colchester, with extensive experience across Further Education, Higher Education and the voluntary sector. She has taught and trained adults across a wide range of subjects, always with a focus on encouragement, growth and confidence. Her own artwork is atmospheric and reflective, exploring tone, softness, light and solitude, often inspired by her local environment.
Alongside her visual practice, writing and poetry are central to her creative life — she is the author of three books and a regular contributor on Substack. An active member of the Colchester art community, Tina has exhibited widely across East Anglia and is passionate about helping others feel comfortable, capable and connected through creative expression at The Art Harbour.
For more, visit www.tinabullen.co.uk
All Tina's links are on Linktree here
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Sarah Antoni
Sarah is passionate about making creative experiences accessible within community support settings. She has much lived experience with mental health caused by both work and personal circumstances.
Co-Founder of The Art Harbour CIC.
Visit Sarah's website www.sarahantoni.com for more about her yoga teaching and yogic life coaching offerings.
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Olivia Hawthorne
Director & Co-Project Manager
Connecting People, Technology, and Wellbeing
Olivia is passionate about supporting mental wellbeing and community connection, informed by her own experiences with mental health. After leaving a career in corporate IT, she founded her own business helping older adults navigate technology — from phone setup to Wi-Fi troubleshooting and printer support — bringing confidence and independence to her clients. Sarah invited Olivia to join The Art Harbour having worked together previously - identifying her key skills as a programme lead in technology projects as well as strong organisational ability. Olivia's community support will enhance creative experiences for all, while continuing to learn and grow alongside a team dedicated to wellbeing through art.
GRATITUDE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED US GET HERE SO FAR
Sharon Scarth (Early days supporter)
Former Programme Coordinator
Grounded. Organised. Supportive.
Sharon has now stepped away from The Art Harbour, but we wanted to acknowledge her valuable contribution of support, encouragement and input to our very beginnings and first year of The Art Harbour. She was part of our decision about CIC's name, and participated in our developing our business strategy, planning and cheering us on through the ups and downs of establishing our services in the community.
As a qualified Life Coach, Counsellor, Trainer and Yoga Teacher with extensive experience, skilled in communication and logistics, Sharon contributed clarity, thoughtful ideas, encouragement and helpful feedback to the team.
She brings a grounded and compassionate presence to everything she does. Thank you Sharon :-)
We love to hear from you!
Got a question - get in touch:
Book a free no obligation call with Sarah Antoni, our Community Engagement Officer - Click here to book
Send us an email: info.art.harbour@gmail.com
Use contact form at the end of this page
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You can view our on-line calendar and select a date/time to suit.
The calendar knows our "standard" availability. But - we will always try to help - so, if you can't quite find the time you need, email details to : info.art.harbour@gmail.com
