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Tracy Simpson serves as a Post-Doctoral Researcher and part-time Research Associate (0.6 FTE) at the Ecological Citizen Network+ affiliated with Wrexham University. She concurrently holds the position of Co-Director at Addo, an arts organization she co-founded in 2011 that specializes in curating critically situated public art projects to enhance cultural ecologies of communities and sites.
Her academic background centers on a PhD investigating collaborative practices within visual arts, with specific emphasis on resilience frameworks and spatial/place-making theories. This research utilized case studies from Addo projects and collaborations with Ty Pawb in Wrexham to examine how artistic interventions foster community engagement.
Research interests include:
- Visual Arts
- Public Art
- Collaborative Practices
- Community Resilience
- Spatial Theory
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts
- Fellow of the Advance HE
Regarding academic mentoring and funding, current documentation indicates no formal advisees or specific research grants are publicly listed. Her organizational leadership through Addo focuses on partnership-driven art curation rather than traditional academic advising structures.
She maintains active involvement with Addo's project teams while contributing to community development as a long-term scout leader in North Wales, reflecting her commitment to outdoor education and youth engagement.
