Is freelancing inhibiting diversity in the craft sector?
23 March 2022
Glassmaker and independent arts consultant Victoria Scholes asks whether the freelance system favours those with alternative means of support or income streams
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New professional development series for artists across the North-West and beyond
23 March 2022
This Spring, The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster, in partnership with, online professional development platform, Good Creator, is hosting a second series of ‘The Sessions’, a ten-week series of virtual and in-person keynote lectures jam-packed with insight, inspiration and expert guidance....
/di’stil Exhibition by Iain.H. Williams
17 March 2022
Haworth Art Gallery in association with Atlantic Contemporary Art & Creative Lancashire presents a new solo exhibition by contemporary fine artist Iain.H. Williams. The exhibition brings together a body of work created over the last six years which focuses on using the minimum amount of elements to create a coherent image, on display at the region's finest Arts & Crafts house until 22 May.
#IWD2022 x CreativesForUkraine
08 March 2022
Over the last week we've shared interviews about dynamic and trailblazing women for our IWD2022 project. We're aware that we've been doing this against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. We've commissioned a short animation to highlight the courage of women in the conflict and raise awareness of the Creatives for Ukraine global initiative.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Christina Davies & Rachel Ovenden
08 March 2022
Meet Christina Davies and Rachel Ovenden, the talented photographers behind the striking portrait images for Creative Lancashire's International Women's Day 2022 project featuring trailblazing creative women with a connection to Lancashire.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Karen O'Neill
08 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Karen O'Neill is the Chief Executive Director of The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Catherine Mugonyi
07 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Catherine Mugonyi is a Blackpool-based Creative Freelancer and the Director of a Community Arts Organisation.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Jackie Jones
04 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Jackie Jones is an Arts Producer who has been working on creative and cultural projects in Lancashire since 2010.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Angy Young
03 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Angy Young leads Blackpools School of Arts' Fashion & Costume Degree course.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Louiza Cookson-Rabouhi
01 March 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Louiza Cookson-Rabouhi is a creative design professional based near Lancaster who now heads up the marketing for a global start up.
#IWD2022: Creative Women - Tiwirayi Ndoro
28 February 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2022, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Tiwirayi Ndoro is a graduate of UCLan who now works as a fashion photographer, stylist and youth organisation director.
Dukes Theatre Lancaster celebrate their 50th birthday year
27 February 2022
The Dukes has been at the heart of Lancaster since 1971 as both a theatre and independent cinema and has achieved so much since then.
Blackpool Grand Theatre is seeking new Board Members
25 February 2022
Could you offer your skills and experience to support the charities which own and run the Grand Theatre? A vibrant, thriving community resource, the Grand welcomes applications from all walks of life, and you don’t have to have any previous experience, as full induction and training will be given....
Join the Big Reinvention Challenge
21 February 2022
The National Festival of Making has teamed up with Little Inventors to bring you The Big Reinvention Challenge! Rooted in the theme of sustainability, the challenge is open to 7-12-year-olds across the UK and looks to use what we already have as a starting point to create something new.
ICG Embarks on a New Era with Managing Director
14 February 2022
North West based marketing agency ICG has embarked on a new era with Simon Couchman as sole Managing Director.
