Black History Month: Conversations in Creativity - Shailan Wynter, Artist
26 October 2026
As part of our Black History Month programme, we're featuring an interview with Shailan Wynter, a Preston-based Portrait Artist.
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Doc North Secures Funding for Working-Class Documentary Filmmakers
25 October 2026
Documentary filmmaking organisation Doc North has secured £42,000 of annual funding through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Culture Fund 2026-29 programme, enabling it to expand opportunities for working-class documentary filmmakers across the North.
Arts Council launches The Freelancers Handbook 2026
12 October 2026
Arts Council England has published a new Freelancers’ Handbook for Creative and Cultural Practitioners, offering practical support to freelancers across the cultural sector, and guidance for the organisations that work with them.
Burnley is Looking for Its Culture Makers, Storytellers & Organisers
11 September 2026
After a successful first phase of Burnley Culture Makers we are now looking for new recruits to help make, shape and deliver the Year of Culture. We are looking for those 16+ who want to make a difference in their own community.
Have your say on National Lottery Good Causes
21 August 2026
The government has launched a12-week call for evidence asking the public to help shape the future of National Lottery Good Cause funding.
Hallé Orchestra and Jack Savoretti to headline FREE Bowie Concert to celebrate Blackpool's UK City of Culture Bid
21 July 2026
Blackpool Opera House will host the star-studded FREE live music event THE PEOPLE’S STAGE on Sunday 26 July for everyone to Back the Bid!
Championing working‑class film makers: Doc North opens the 2026 Northern Doc Fund.
20 July 2026
After a successful run of three years under Northern Heart Films, founders Natasha Hawthornthwaite and Scott Bradley have set up a new home for the Northern Doc Fund called Doc North, and it's just reopened for entries.
New Preston Event Brings Together Leading Female Founders and Creatives
15 May 2026
A new business networking event, Culture, Community and Commerce in the City, is taking place in Preston in May, bringing together freelancers, founders and creatives to foster meaningful relationships, spark innovative ideas, and support local growth.
Creative PEC: 11 actions for the cultural and creative industries in the age of AI
09 May 2026
Two new reports by the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC), convened by Creative PEC and the British Council, set out global agendas in response to the most pressing challenges facing the creative industries today.
Arts Fundraising Survey
07 May 2026
Fundraising in arts, culture and heritage is under unprecedented pressure. We need your voice - take part in the Arts Fundraising Survey.
ScreenSkills and partners celebrate impact of Discover! Creative Careers programme
13 April 2026
Following the Discover! Creative Careers programme's relaunch in 2023, the industry-led programme, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has brought together partners from industry and education to deliver activity that reaches thousands of young people broadening awareness of opportunities across the UK.
#IWD2026: Creative Women - Karen Green
03 March 2026
In recognition of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March 2026, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative and digital fields, who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Karen Green, an Artist and the Operations & Programme Manager at Creative Spaces Burnley.
#IWD2026: Creative Women - Tamima Mulla-Shah
03 March 2026
In recognition of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March 2026, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative and digital fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Tamima Mulla-Shah, the Regional Manager of IN4Group.
#IWD2026: Creative Women - Elena Jackson
02 March 2026
In recognition of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March 2026, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative and digital fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Elena Jackson, the Co-Founder of Deco Publique and the Co-Director of the National Festival of Making.
#IWD2026: Creative Women - Shirah Bamber
02 March 2026
In recognition of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March 2026, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative and digital fields, who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Shirah Bamber, an independent Strategist and Communications Consultant.
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