DELVE IN
Support, Consultation & Facilitation
at the Intersection of Art and Relational Practice
We focus on three core areas:
Supporting artists
as they explore and articulate the deeper questions and impacts driving their creative practices.
Consulting with interdisciplinary teams
to navigate the relational, ethical, and creative complexities of art-based collaborations.
Facilitating workshops
that use creative inquiry, improvisation, and embodied learning to reimagine how we relate to one another and work together.
Inclusive Practice
Over the past twelve years, Delve In has facilitated workshops with a wide range of groups and has learned a great deal about what is needed to set projects up well and to facilitate them such that people learn well from them. This includes paying careful attention at the outset to the range of ways people move around; I ask about disabilities and attend to this in exercise design; I create opportunities for people to participate by reflecting rather than doing if they wish; and I am attentive to ways this work might scare people or be hard for them and I have found ways to address this. Continuously learning how to create inclusive practices is vital to the work of Delve In.
Delve In is led by Cathy Paton, an artist-researcher with a PhD in social work and a focus on relational and arts-based practices. Drawing on years of experience facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and creating transformative spaces, I work with artists, teams, and communities to explore meaningful connection and creative inquiry.
Through Delve In, I bring a research-informed approach to consultation, facilitation, and support, helping others navigate the intersections of art, practice, and collaboration. Learn more about my journey here
Let’s Connect!
Contact Cathy to begin a conversation about what you are looking for. We’ll work together to establish the service module that best suits the needs of you and your group.
Cathy Paton
MSW, PhD
Facilitator & Consultant
cathy@delveinsocialarts.com