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Is freelancing inhibiting diversity in the craft sector?

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

New professional development series for artists across the North-West and beyond

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

/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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

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

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

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

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.