‘In art there are no wrong answers.’

Vera McEvoy is a visual artist and facilitator who aspires to empower adults and children by bringing more creativity and community into their lives. Through acceptance, encouragement and celebration of everyone’s creativity, Vera promotes confidence and well-being in all areas of life. In her work and workshops she creates a space that enables collaborators and participators to express their deepest selves.

For Vera, art is a language and aid to understanding oneself and making sense of the world. Her belief that art has a unique power to connect and fulfil people has been proven time and again in her work with diverse groups, from those in direct provision to professional artists. She feels privileged to bring groups to a place where creativity touches people at all levels. There is a shared acknowledgement when something wonderfully creative happens. Whether it can be put into words or not, everyone present can sense its potential.

Vera has wide experience in managing projects. After running an interior design and fashion business for over 20 years, she graduated from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland. She now also uses her business training and administrative skills in her volunteer work with Nepal Leprosy Trust Ireland. The vision of this Irish charity is to beat leprosy, break stigma and build lives in Nepal.