Call Out! Culture Makers - Burnley 2027 Year of Culture
16 September 2025
Opportunity for 30 Volunteer Posts working with Culture Burnley in the run up to Burnley 2027 year of culture.
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Call to share your views on the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process
10 September 2025
Help Lancashire local government shape how we could work better for everyone in the future. The public is invited to take part in the LGR Survey, which is open until 28th September 2025.
Hyndburn Culture, Arts & Heritage Grant Programme opens for 2025/26 intake
12 August 2025
Hyndburn Council is offering small grants to support a wide range of creative, cultural, heritage and community activities across the borough. Applications must be submitted by 1st September 2024.
Remembering Rachel Cooper: A Design Pioneer's Legacy
25 July 2025
We are saddened to hear the recent news about the passing of Professor Lady Rachel Cooper OBE, a long-standing, highly respected and valued member of the Creative Lancashire Board and champion for design innovation in the county.
Pendle Festival of Culture 2025 comes to Nelson in late June
19 June 2025
A family fun day bringing Pendle’s diverse communities together is taking place on Saturday 28th June in Nelson, Lancashire.
Julie Bell recognised in King's Birthday List for services to Public Libraries
16 June 2025
Julie Bell is one of 16 people from Lancashire to be recently recognised on the King's Birthday Honours List in 2025 for their achievements.
Programme Announced for National Festival of Making 2025
02 June 2025
The 2025 National Festival of Making takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July across Blackburn town centre, packed full of hands-on workshops and activities for all ages, exhibitions, performances, talks, markets and more. See what's on so you can plan your weekend.
One Creative North Report Launched
23 May 2025
One Creative North is a pan-northern initiative to grow the creative sectors through increased and more geographical equitable access to finance, skills training, R&D and connectivity.
Autumn round of Crowdfund Lancashire opens in May 2025
13 May 2025
If you have an idea for a project to improve the culture or sport offer in your local community, then you could get up to £15,000 towards your target from the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund. Applications are open from 20th May until 1st July 2025.
Words and Stories to be Celebrated in Burnley with Burnley Words Festival in May
06 May 2025
Burnley is set to come alive with words, creativity, and storytelling as the much-loved Wordy Weekend returns from 15th - 18th May. Audiences can take part in a packed programme of theatre, poetry, author talks, creative workshops, and live performances.
Transparency, collaboration, and storytelling take centre stage for Northern Design Festival 2025
02 May 2025
Northern Design Festival (NDF) has unveiled its full programme for 2025, which runs from 15 - 17th May 2025, bringing together designers, strategists, studios and storytellers for three days of talks, workshops and events rooted in this year’s theme of Transparency.
Northern Doc Fund 2025 Opens
02 April 2025
Northern Heart Films is now accepting applications for its unique support scheme, specifically designed for emerging Northern working-class filmmakers.
The Storey Makers showcases vital role of creative businesses in special Lancaster event
25 March 2025
From 24 - 31 March 2025, the creative businesses based at The Storey in Lancaster are hosting "The Storey Makers - an exhibition of creativity". You have the unique opportunity to see and meet these creative professionals and watch them make their work.
#IWD2025: Creative Women - Mina Anwar
05 March 2025
To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet actor, director and singer, Mina Anwar.
#IWD2025: Creative Women - Julie Bell
05 March 2025
To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Julie Bell, Head of Cultural Services for Lancashire County Council.
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