Let's Talk... Creativity, Culture & Place
Thursday 6th February 2020 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Society1, 9-10 Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3LT
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For our next Let's talk extended discussion we examine the role of the creative industries in making towns or cities compelling and the many ways the sector helps to define places.
Creative Lancashire in association with Digital Lancashire & Society 1
Let's Talk... Creativity, Culture & Place
with guest Michael Trainor – Art B&B
6pm Thurs 6 February 2020
Society 1, Preston
From film, place-making, spatial development, creative tourism, clusters and hubs, the creative industries and those who operate in the related professions impact and inform the development of global Uber cities as much as it is key to independent culture of smaller towns.
This discussion will explore to what extent creative industries can be a driver for regeneration and look at some of the innovative models that are being developed locally and globally.
Guest Speaker: Michael Trainor
Michael Trainor is the Creative Director of the new Art Bed & Breakfast (Art B&B) hotel. As recently featured on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, Art B&B is a social enterprise which is refurbishing a Blackpool seafront hotel through commissioning artists to develop everything from the room designs to the hotel operations. The hotel is now open and has 19 bedrooms as well as social and creative spaces for performances, exhibition and events plus a bar. The model is to re-invest profits into local creative initiatives and further art commissioning. Michael's previous roles include director of LeftCoast, the trailblazing Arts Council supported Creative People & Places programme, Chair of Northern Quarter association and various arts commissions including Liverpool Biennial, Liverpool City of Culture plus curatorial roles across the UK and beyond.
Let's Talk events are free to attend but pre-registration is limited via the Eventbrite Page.
About Let's Talk...
Lets Talk... is a regular post work gathering bringing together creative & digital businesses, freelancers and practitioners to discuss and debate the key issues faced by those working or operating in the sector.
The format of the evening will is relaxed and informal, providing a space for emerging talent, established businesses and others to share ideas and inspirations. For each event there will be a different subject to inform the conversation and and encourage knowledge exchange
