In the second of our 'Creatives in Residence' kitchen table stories from Lancashire's creative community in lock-down, Preston based artist Fiona Candy, tells us how she has been progressing her creative practice and staying positive during this difficult time. Fiona has been a designer in the textile and fashion industry, a lecturer in art and design and is now a full time artist.
Steve Brown is a musician and educator based in Lancashire. For the past few weeks Steve has been creating free online films for primary age children to continue learning and enjoying music. The films are fun, engaging with plenty of opportunities to join in at home.
The Institute for Creative Enterprise has produced a short film documenting the responses of the student community to isolation as a result of the threat of Covid-19.
BBC Three and BBC England are collaborating for the first time to launch Northern Voices, the Factual Development Scheme for the North of England. The new partnership is creating a commission opportunity for local independent production companies to submit ideas that reflect the life experiences of 16-24 year-olds in the region.
Standfast & Barracks was recently awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for International Trade - the highest official UK awards for British businesses. The Queen’s Awards are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses, and are valid for 5 years. Lancashire hosts more Queen's Awards for Enterprise this year than ever before.
In the first in a new series of 'Creatives In Residence' blog posts to share kitchen table stories from Lancashire's creative community in lock-down, Tom Stables, Creative Director of 3manfactory and Chair of Digital Lancashire, gives an insight into how he and his team are adapting their work practice and coping under the current conditions.
Spot On Lancashire, who bring professional performances to rural communities and library spaces all over the county, have launched a brand new digital project. In partnership with Lancashire Libraries, Spot On bring great art and stories to your couch, your kitchen, and your back garden - basically wherever you choose!
Fylde based filmmaker, Henry Iddon, has created a short film made over the recent Bank Holiday in Blackpool. "Nothing really happens… which is remarkable in itself!"
Director, Simon Couchman, and the team at ICG have produced a little activity pack for kids to do during the lockdown. "We are all trying to do our bit to help each other right now and we know from experience how difficult it is to keep the kids motivated and entertained."
The Creative Industries Federation have launched a new campaign calling on government for urgent funding for the creative industries. The #OurWorldWithout campaign is in aid of creative organisations and professionals who are facing particularly challenging times as a result of Covid-19.
The Space Low-Cost R&D commissioning round is currently open for applications until 7th May 2020. Funded by Arts Council England, the fund is for cultural organisations in England looking to increase their digital reach. Funding available up to £11,000 (ex. VAT).
In a recent podcast for Workplace Evolution, designer and Champion of Creative Lancashire, Wayne Hemingway MBE considers how businesses could potentially re-evaluate their purpose and societal obligations as a response to the current crisis.
Jenny Rutter, a leading figure from the county's creative sector has been appointed to Creative Lancashire and is already looking to support the sector during the coronavirus pandemic.
For the first time, the UN is launching an Open Brief to creatives everywhere to help spread public health messages in ways that will be effective, accessible and shareable.
A tribute to the heroes of Covid19 and a message to Unite the Kingdom. Made by Northern Heart Films in collaboration with poet Carla Mellor.
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