Sundook, translation: suitcase/trunk/chest, is a community project collecting and preserving memories of migration to Burnley by South Asian men aged 60+. Participants will understand art and history through unpacking culture and collecting objects, photography which will result in an exhibition and film scheduled for Summer 2024. Sundook is a place-making project which promises to preserve cultural narratives and stories in a modern chest of memories which will live on for generations.

A ten year project that saw the introduction of grass-root community projects and festivals with Muslim artists and communities to increase representation and engagement in the arts sector as well as address health and well-being and community engagement priorities. Projects included workshops, exhibitions, live performances and collaborations with wider projects in Lancashire, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Developing and delivering a groundbreaking project called 'Festival in My House' across Manchester and Greater Manchester. This involved co-designing and co-curating each micro-festival in homes and neighbourhoods with diverse communities and abilities. Supporting the wider vision of MIF/Factory International to ideate, produce and deliver a more diverse programme and outlook in the city in particular with South Asian and Muslim communities across Manchester.

Developing a community programme and strategy for business customers across the city. Delivering a full, authentic and inclusive community programme tailored to business, creative and social needs of individuals and organisations that occupied Bruntwood buildings. This included digital and physical design of all content and connectivity across several key buildings in the city.

Rizwan is the lead curator for Salaam Festival which explores the future of Islamic art from around the world. Through the festival he aims to curate a platform for artists and performers to showcase their work in music, dance and visual art, to inspire the next generation of audiences and global culture.