I am a Multimedia Web Journalist, enthusiastic rock climber, lover of nature and all things cultural. My particular interest is human rights and community issues. I also write for the Guardian, Guardian Northerner, www.sheffieldunchained.co.uk and www.unheardvoices.org.uk. You can see my portfolio at www.marishkavs.blogspot.com

SKINN rejuvenation

SKINN- Shalesmoor, Kelham Island and Neepsend Network held their first ‘art crawl’ in October. The event featured two free days of art exhibitions, crafts stalls, fashion shows, improv theatre, pop-up bars and live music. Marishka Van Steenbergen investigates why this creative conglomerate are the ones to watch on the Sheffield cultural scene in 2012.

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