Community Engagement, Facilitation & Visual Storytelling
I’m Bohie Blackwood. I work alongside educators, researchers, communities and organisations to bring people together around the things that matter. Through careful listening, thoughtful facilitation and visual storytelling, I help shape projects that invite curiosity, deepen understanding and spark meaningful conversations.
My background is in grassroots youth and community engagement, environmental communication and co-design.
As a facilitator and community engagement consultant, I can work across the whole project: learning the context, working with the project team to understand who needs to be involved, designing and facilitating workshops and conversations, bringing different perspectives together, and translating what emerges into a clear direction.
The outcome might be an artwork, education resource, communication strategy or collaborative program.
My specialty is place-based engagement that begins before the outcome has been decided, giving people a meaningful role in shaping what the project becomes.
More than just an artist
Feature mural in head office of global Design Thinking strategists. This artwork was designed during a two week in-house art residency where I facilitated team workshops to co-create a relevant, meaningful and impactful mural design.
Transforming a backend facing Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) into an accessible, engaging and inclusive widespread booklet that uses community stories to inspire organisation-wide behavioural change
Using public art to bridge environmental science with urban placemaking. This project engages first generation Australians in Landcare and conservation stewardship
Facilitating multiple workshops with the ACT Government Youth Advisory Group for sexual health issues and youth peer education. Together we rebranded the visuals, communication and marketing approach for Consent in ACT.
Community Engagement sits
at the heart of my practice
I help organisations understand who needs to be involved, create meaningful ways for people to contribute, and bring research, lived experience and different perspectives into the same conversation.
From there, I translate what emerges into a clear communication, education or creative direction. I can lead this process from early engagement through to final delivery, work alongside an existing team, or develop a framework that other creatives can carry forward.
“Bohie helped us refine and strengthen our approach so that our message became clearer, more powerful, and perfectly fit for purpose.
Her ability to balance design, storytelling, and cultural sensitivity is remarkable.”
— Co-ordinator of Indigenous Education, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Selected Projects
Testimonials
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"Bohie builds bridges between unexpected disciplines and inspires all who work with her."
- Anna-Sophie Jurgens, Australian National University
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“Bohie’s creative work helped our community connect with place on a deep level.”
- Nic Plunkett-Cole, Suburban Land Agency
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“Bohie leaves young people feeling heard, empowered, and part of every project.”
— Zac Noble, Youth Project Coordinator
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“Responsive, adaptable, and a joy to work with—our students loved working with Bohie.”
— Ben Sanderson, Dept for Education SA
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“Absolute integrity. A rock star for the planet and for lifting up young women.”
- Sophie Peer, ACT Government
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“The final result was exceptional—and the public response overwhelming.”
— Victoria Bowes, Guildhouse SA.
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“Bohie uses art to celebrate the natural world and challenge inequality.”
— Paul West, ABC
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“Bang on concept, smooth process, on time and on budget.”
- Dr Jono Lineen, National Museum of Australia
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“Bohie's design process was thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply creative.”
— Sarah Kearney, Co-ordinator of Indigenous Education, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Looking for a school project that raises youth voices?
Selected Clients
