Artistic Director and co-CEO, Kazzum Arts

Alex Evans is the Artistic Director and co-CEO of Kazzum Arts, a leading arts charity working with children and young people impacted by trauma and adversity. Kazzum’s pioneering trauma-informed approach uses creativity and the arts to develop the social, emotional and mental health of young people in hospitals, mainstream and SEND schools and refugee community settings. www.kazzum.org

Alex originally studied Drama at The University of Hull and Theatre at Wimbledon School of Art. He has since gained qualifications in Trauma-informed and Child Therapeutic Wellbeing Practice with the Institute for in Arts in Therapy & Education (IATE). Alex Evans’ artistic practice encompasses drawing, performance and social engagement, collaborating with significant cultural organisations across the UK including Southbank Centre, V&A Museum and Trauma Informed Schools UK. He has lead multiple award-winning international projects in Finland, Japan, the Maldives and Australia.