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Culture Recovery Fund: Grants second round

Culture Recovery Fund: Grants second round

09 January 2021

The application portal is now open for the second round of Culture Recovery Fund: Grants, until 12pm Tuesday 26 January 2021.

MD of Lancs Marketing Agency receives prestigious Fellow status from PRCA

MD of Lancs Marketing Agency receives prestigious Fellow status from PRCA

04 January 2021

Nathaniel Cassidy, MD and Chief Strategist of 3manfactory was recently announced as a new Fellow of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest professional PR body.

Could you be the next Director of Blaze Arts?

Could you be the next Director of Blaze Arts?

03 January 2021

Blaze are looking for a dynamic leader with experience of running arts and creative projects to drive our mission forward and build on nearly 10 years of supporting the next generation of creative producers.

Ian Longstaff - ADVENT

Ian Longstaff - ADVENT

24 December 2020

Lancashire based Ian Longstaff has launched ADVENT, a participatory arts happening featuring a series of 3 minute mini-moves every night from Dec1st-Dec25th.

Say Two Productions - Aladdin: Online Family Panto

Say Two Productions - Aladdin: Online Family Panto

24 December 2020

Say Two Productions present an exciting, live stream interactive, 'Christmas Family Pantomime, Aladdin. Updated for families and identifiable with a young modern audience. The show goes on at 2pm and 6 pm on the 28th of December, holiday time, pantomime.

Creative Lancs X SOURCE: Holidays 2020

Creative Lancs X SOURCE: Holidays 2020

17 December 2020

For this year’s festive creative project, Creative Lancashire has collaborated with Source to produce an animated message with a difference. Based on the Creative Lancashire identity, the illustration features 10 cultural and iconic landmarks. Can you spot what they are?

Visual Arts: The beating heart and soul of building back better

Visual Arts: The beating heart and soul of building back better

15 December 2020

Contemporary Visual Arts Network, and the APPG for Design & Innovation, we call for Government to exploit the potential of the Visual Arts sector to grow the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic, through explicit growth targets and rolling over existing tax incentives.

RTC North and Innovate UK launch new mentoring opportunities for North West businesses

RTC North and Innovate UK launch new mentoring opportunities for North West businesses

14 December 2020

RTC North are delivering a new service on behalf of Innovate UK. The programme is designed to help innovative companies affected by the current situation. It involves mentoring and coaching opportunities to help SMEs with high-growth potential to thrive.

New 'Talent' Programme helps Lancashire women start a career in Digital Marketing

New 'Talent' Programme helps Lancashire women start a career in Digital Marketing

07 December 2020

Funded by the Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund and delivered by Buzzstart, the Talent Programme is a free 12 week online programme which launches in January. It's for women living in Greater Manchester and Lancashire and is aimed at training our future digital workforce. Applications close on 3rd January 2021.

National Lottery Heritage Fund launches grant funding for Resilience and Inclusion Projects

National Lottery Heritage Fund launches grant funding for Resilience and Inclusion Projects

07 December 2020

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has just re-opened project funding for grants and loans of £3,000 to £250,000 with a specific focus on projects which support resilience and inclusion.

Arts Council England launches the Thriving Communities Fund

Arts Council England launches the Thriving Communities Fund

07 December 2020

This £1.4million fund is designed to increase social connectedness, and help communities cope with the impact of COVID-19. Those eligible to apply include Arts & Culture organisations. Application deadline is: 8th January 2021.

Let's Win for Lancs - Lancashire 2025 Needs Your Help

Let's Win for Lancs - Lancashire 2025 Needs Your Help

07 December 2020

As the county develops their bid to become UK City of Culture, they need input from the residents of Lancashire to help shape a programme that will win this prestigious competition. There are three ways you can have your say and help us win.

Crafts Council launches 5th annual Maker Needs Survey

Crafts Council launches 5th annual Maker Needs Survey

30 November 2020

What do you need to grow your Crafts business? This survey will help Crafts Council to curate resources, support craft businesses and influence government policy. Deadline: 15th Jan 2021.

Lockdown Learning: New case studies reveal the vital importance of Creativity

Lockdown Learning: New case studies reveal the vital importance of Creativity

23 November 2020

Creative People and Places have released two more valuable and interesting case studies. This research highlights the importance of creativity in supporting connection and our basic needs during lockdown.

Film Hub North relaunches grant funding awards for exhibitors

Film Hub North relaunches grant funding awards for exhibitors

23 November 2020

New funding support is available to people working in the exhibition sector, for one-off screenings, special events and professional development - both in-person and online.