Samenua SesherCultural management consultant and coachProfileProfileKey Info Samenua is a cultural management consultant and coach specialising in organisational development and leadership: www.bladeofgrass.co.uk. She is also delivering a multi-stranded project called Museum of Colour in partnership with People’s Palace Projects and the BFI. For more information on this contact Samenua at:samenua.sesher@peoplespalace.org.uk. Profile My professional creative journey began in theatre but I have since worked for BBC TV drama and community arts organisations. I was the director of Arts Council England’s decibel programme for five years and I set up the culture service for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. I am thrilled to be working with People’s Palace Projects and the BFI to deliver the Museum of Colour and will be using my Artists Research Fellowship to pursue a long held research interest. I write and am passionate about tennis (watching not playing), music, television drama and film. Work I am in love with creativity and empowering people to do their best. I often work with small organisations doing big things and people at personal and career related crossroads. To find out more about this area of work email info@bladeofgrass.co.uk. Publications/Performances/Exhibitions Most recent article: Diversify of Die in Writing the Future Black and Asian Authors and Publishers in the UK Market Place: http://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/resources/view/writing-the-future. The publication on issuu:http://issuu.com/londonshortstoryfestival/docs/18894_stw_writing_the_future_report.Research