Peter Rix

With a background in film and video, Peter has developed and led community and educational arts projects across London, North Wales, Preston, and Merseyside. He is driven by a strong belief in the power of creativity to inspire personal and collective transformation, shaping his diverse work in designing and delivering cultural experiences.

Peter holds a BA in Film and Video (WSCAD, 1986) and an MA in Multi-Media and Interactive Arts (Liverpool John Moores University, 1999). His extensive experience spans workshops in schools, colleges, galleries, museums, and community venues, where he has facilitated disability arts, multicultural, and intergenerational projects. His collaborations have included animation, live theatre, dance, land art, and environmentally and socially themed initiatives.

Peter has worked with Denbighshire and St Helens Councils, galleries and museums across North Wales, and served as Education Officer at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston. He was also Head of Art at Mencap’s Pengwern College near Llanelwy.

As a Director of Earth Moves, Peter oversees business development, creative direction, and environmental and heritage projects. His work in urban regeneration, community resilience, and local food systems reflects his commitment to social and ecological wellbeing. He played a key role in establishing the original Liverpool Food Alliance and securing partnerships and leases at Dutch Farm in Garston through his work with Liverpool Vision and Liverpool City Council.

Deeply connected to nature, landscape, and earth-based spirituality, Peter values the harmony between people and the planet. His earlier work as an ecological landscape gardener in Lambeth, South London, further reflects this ethos.

Peter has completed diversity and faith training with Liverpool Community Spirit and Action Learning Sets in Environment and Equality with Faiths for Change. He also holds City & Guilds qualifications in Teaching Adult Literacy and Trade Union Representation (Levels 1 and 2).