STARLING START
Collaborative Research & Creative Placemaking
We co-design inclusive and ambitious strategic plans, blueprints, or approaches that guide cultural development
We dream up and develop magical one off gatherings and sustained programmes that are guided by people and place
Who we are
Starling Start is led by Amberlea Neely, a trusted consultant with a track record in managing and delivering research projects and happenings that create positive and future focused results. She has an extensive network due to 20 years’ experience in the sector. Amberlea approaches projects with curiosity; questioning, listening and innovating. She is a critical thinker with a wide and strategic skill set including research, writing, facilitation, mapping, evaluation, and problem solving.
Current Associate Starlings include Dr Jane Morrow and Dr Conor McCafferty.
Who we work with
Starling Start collaborates with a diverse range of organisations, artists, architects, designers, educators, producers, and communities of practice.
Clients and collaborators include: Galway Culture Company, Belfast City Council; Belfast Stories; Armagh City, Banbridge, Craigavon Borough Council; Department of Justice; Queen's University Belfast; Belfast Charitable Society; Strand Arts Centre; Studio idir; Haller Clarke; Translink; Royal Society of Ulster Architects; Linen Quarter Business Improvement District; and Positive Carrickfergus.
Murmuration of Starlings backdrop by Rinky Design / Starling Start Logo by Betsy Bailie.
