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Art in Manufacturing: Extended Exhibition Opening Times
26 July 2024
If you didn’t manage to make it over to National Festival of Making in Blackburn, two of the Art in Manufacturing installations are still available to view.
Achates Community Bursary Programme
24 July 2024
One week left to apply for our Achates Community Bursary Programme. Anyone can apply for a bursary no matter what your age, background or where you work.
General Election 2024: What are the parties pledging for the arts?
28 June 2024
Campaign for the Arts (CFTA) have produced a round up of what the main political are pledging for the arts, alongside a detailed analysis of each of these pledges. This is a must read for anyone who cares about the future of the UK’s cultural sector.
Blackpool Grand Theatre announces the death of former Chief Executive, Ruth Eastwood
25 June 2024
With deep sadness, Blackpool Grand Theatre announces the death of Ruth Eastwood, aged 62, former Chief Executive, who served the theatre with distinction and dedication. Ruth died peacefully last Friday, 31 May 2024, surrounded by her family.
The Hollins School's 'Cohesion through Creativity Initiative' wins innovation award
31 May 2024
An Accrington-based high school, The Hollins, received the Innovation and Leadership in Education Award in recognition for their work at the recent Northern Cultural Education Awards, hosted by Curious Minds.
Lancashire Interactive Choir Map Launches
23 May 2024
Lancashire, County of Song has launched an online map to showcase the rich and numerous singing opportunities across the county.
Creative Lancashire Creative Network Announcement
13 May 2024
As part of our endeavours to encourage equity, diversity and inclusion, Creative Lancashire has announced a rebrand to their creative networking events, previously known as POWWOW events.
Lancashire Artist of the Year Competition Call Out
07 May 2024
The search to find and champion some of the best artists in the county has now begun, as Lancashire Artist of the Year 2024 launches for the second year.
Lineup Announced for Poulton-le-Fylde Summer Festival
02 May 2024
The first ever Spot On Festival comes to Poulton-le-Fylde from 14-16 June 2024, with a lineup of events to suit all ages and tastes.
National Festival of Making reveals artist lineup for Season 6 of Art in Manufacturing.
02 April 2024
Season 6 welcomes four new artists into the residency programme. The residencies take place between November 2023 and July 2024, culminating in a celebration of new collaborative installations at the National Festival of Making on 6 and 7 July 2024.
Get a workplace health assessment to support an employee's health and disability
01 April 2024
The government are piloting a subsidised Occupational Health Service for SMEs in Cumbria and Lancashire designed to stop employees "falling" out of work or to ease the process of getting people back.
New Public Artwork Unveiled in Nelson for World Poetry Day 2024
25 March 2024
World Poetry Day has been celebrated in Nelson on Thursday 21st March with the reading and unveiling of a new poem for the town.
Arts Council England Environmental Responsibility Report 2022/2023
25 March 2024
Arts Council England (ACE) publishes its Environmental Responsibility Annual Report 2022-2023, a publication which presents National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) environmental data and narratives
Impetus Connect Fund - Grant round: Youth Employment
10 March 2024
Open for applications from organisations supporting young people to prepare for and find work, with a particular focus on young people from ethnic minority backgrounds
