About Us
About Us
On the Brink Arts - A dynamic force for change
On the Brink Arts - A dynamic force for change
Founded in 2021 by Megan Medley, On the Brink Arts is a dynamic force for change—using film, art, and music to spark conversations about the environment, climate change, and social justice. We connect with communities across the UK, turning creative expression into a powerful tool for awareness and action.
Our mission is to build resilience and inspire change. In a world facing rapid environmental and economic shifts, we empower communities by providing education, fostering confidence, and igniting grassroots climate action.
Founded in 2021 by Megan Medley, On the Brink Arts is a dynamic force for change—using film, art, and music to spark conversations about the environment, climate change, and social justice. We connect with communities across the UK, turning creative expression into a powerful tool for awareness and action.
Our mission is to build resilience and inspire change. In a world facing rapid environmental and economic shifts, we empower communities by providing education, fostering confidence, and igniting grassroots climate action.
Founded in 2021 by Megan Medley, On the Brink Arts is a dynamic force for change—using film, art, and music to spark conversations about the environment, climate change, and social justice. We connect with communities across the UK, turning creative expression into a powerful tool for awareness and action.
Our mission is to build resilience and inspire change. In a world facing rapid environmental and economic shifts, we empower communities by providing education, fostering confidence, and igniting grassroots climate action.
At the heart of our work are young people—especially those struggling with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about the future. Through creative projects, we give them a platform to be heard, a space to express their fears and hopes, and the confidence to take action.
By breaking down barriers and amplifying their voices, we’re helping shape a new generation of artists and changemakers who refuse to stand by in silence.
Join us in using creativity to make a difference. Together, we can turn fear into action and build a more hopeful, just, and sustainable future.
At the heart of our work are young people—especially those struggling with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about the future. Through creative projects, we give them a platform to be heard, a space to express their fears and hopes, and the confidence to take action.
By breaking down barriers and amplifying their voices, we’re helping shape a new generation of artists and changemakers who refuse to stand by in silence.
Join us in using creativity to make a difference. Together, we can turn fear into action and build a more hopeful, just, and sustainable future.
At the heart of our work are young people—especially those struggling with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about the future. Through creative projects, we give them a platform to be heard, a space to express their fears and hopes, and the confidence to take action.
By breaking down barriers and amplifying their voices, we’re helping shape a new generation of artists and changemakers who refuse to stand by in silence.
Join us in using creativity to make a difference. Together, we can turn fear into action and build a more hopeful, just, and sustainable future.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Megan May Medley
Founder/Director and Artist
Megan founded OTBA in 2021. She produced and directed the film RISE and is the driving force behind the development of Project Rise. She works as a sculptor, propmaker and set painter creating her own work and as a freelancer for events companies.
Megan May Medley
Founder/Director and Artist
Megan founded OTBA in 2021. She produced and directed the film RISE and is the driving force behind the development of Project Rise. She works as a sculptor, propmaker and set painter creating her own work and as a freelancer for events companies.
Megan May Medley
Founder/Director and Artist
Megan founded OTBA in 2021. She produced and directed the film RISE and is the driving force behind the development of Project Rise. She works as a sculptor, propmaker and set painter creating her own work and as a freelancer for events companies.
Coco Banks
Director and Artist
Coco is a metalworker and youth worker specialising in building environmental sculptures and playground spaces using a variety of waste materials. She is the founder of Waste Not Want Not Salvage- an event salvage scheme which distributes used materials to charity and community projects. She also works as the UK fundraiser for the land Regeneration, tree planting and food security project in The Gambia, called Re-forest the Future- Gambia
Coco Banks
Director and Artist
Coco is a metalworker and youth worker specialising in building environmental sculptures and playground spaces using a variety of waste materials. She is the founder of Waste Not Want Not Salvage- an event salvage scheme which distributes used materials to charity and community projects. She also works as the UK fundraiser for the land Regeneration, tree planting and food security project in The Gambia, called Re-forest the Future- Gambia
Coco Banks
Director and Artist
Coco is a metalworker and youth worker specialising in building environmental sculptures and playground spaces using a variety of waste materials. She is the founder of Waste Not Want Not Salvage- an event salvage scheme which distributes used materials to charity and community projects. She also works as the UK fundraiser for the land Regeneration, tree planting and food security project in The Gambia, called Re-forest the Future- Gambia
Rose Illingworth
Director and Creative practitioner
Rose Illingworth founded Art For Action in 2005. She runs international art projects. She connects with marginalised communities and creates large murals where they live involving large groups of children and adults. The works created leave a lasting legacy for the community Rose works as a youth worker running art workshops with people with mental and physical learning difficulties across Gloucestershire. She also runs art classes as a group and individually
Rose Illingworth
Director and Creative practitioner
Rose Illingworth founded Art For Action in 2005. She runs international art projects. She connects with marginalised communities and creates large murals where they live involving large groups of children and adults. The works created leave a lasting legacy for the community Rose works as a youth worker running art workshops with people with mental and physical learning difficulties across Gloucestershire. She also runs art classes as a group and individually
Rose Illingworth
Director and Creative practitioner
Rose Illingworth founded Art For Action in 2005. She runs international art projects. She connects with marginalised communities and creates large murals where they live involving large groups of children and adults. The works created leave a lasting legacy for the community Rose works as a youth worker running art workshops with people with mental and physical learning difficulties across Gloucestershire. She also runs art classes as a group and individually
Zachary Walsh
Director and Creative Practioner
Zac is an artist who runs a large creative space and music venue in Stroud. He provides an easy access open space for young people in Stroud and beyond to come together and create art and music.
Zachary Walsh
Director and Creative Practioner
Zac is an artist who runs a large creative space and music venue in Stroud. He provides an easy access open space for young people in Stroud and beyond to come together and create art and music.
Zachary Walsh
Director and Creative Practioner
Zac is an artist who runs a large creative space and music venue in Stroud. He provides an easy access open space for young people in Stroud and beyond to come together and create art and music.
Annabel Richmond
Communications
Annabel Is a freelance storyteller who has lived and worked in Gloucestershire forever. She is passionate about the importance of the arts, supporting young people and caring for the environment.
Annabel Richmond
Communications
Annabel Is a freelance storyteller who has lived and worked in Gloucestershire forever. She is passionate about the importance of the arts, supporting young people and caring for the environment.
Annabel Richmond
Communications
Annabel Is a freelance storyteller who has lived and worked in Gloucestershire forever. She is passionate about the importance of the arts, supporting young people and caring for the environment.
Get involved
Together, we can create opportunities, amplify young voices, and drive real change. Get in touch today!
Get involved
Together, we can create opportunities, amplify young voices, and drive real change. Get in touch today!
Get involved
Together, we can create opportunities, amplify young voices, and drive real change. Get in touch today!
Copyright 2025 On The Brink Arts
On The Brink Arts
Copyright 2025 On The Brink Arts
On The Brink Arts
Copyright 2025 On The Brink Arts
On The Brink Arts