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LGBT+ history month

LGBT+ history month

01 February 2022

It's LGBT+ history month, and this year is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride March in the UK. This year is themed to politics in art.

The National Festival of Making Announces 2022 Dates!

The National Festival of Making Announces 2022 Dates!

24 January 2022

We are excited to announce that the fourth edition of the National Festival of Making Weekend returns to Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of June 2022.

Levelling-Up Northern Culture Report Launched

Levelling-Up Northern Culture Report Launched

20 January 2022

The Northern Culture APPG’s levelling up inquiry gathered written and oral evidence from over a hundred artists, creators, actors, musicians, Parliamentarians and political leaders from across the north.

Digital Skills Training - Lancashire’s rural businesses

Digital Skills Training - Lancashire’s rural businesses

12 January 2022

Prepare for trading online in 2022 with fully funded training designed for Lancashire’s Rural businesses - delivered FREE by Clockwork City in conjunction with Lancashire County Council

GBIP Immersive Technology South Korea

GBIP Immersive Technology South Korea

12 January 2022

Innovate UK invites ambitious UK companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme South Korea. A briefing event is scheduled on 19th January 2022.

CC Skills launches free training sessions for Employers

CC Skills launches free training sessions for Employers

11 January 2022

Creative & Cultural Skills have launched a new series of sector support training sessions for employers in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, running between January and May 2022.

Public Art Commissions for Kirkham Town Centre

Public Art Commissions for Kirkham Town Centre

05 January 2022

Fylde Borough Council and The Paul Hogarth company are looking to commission artists / makers to undertake the development of several site-specific works within the town centre funded through Historic England’s Future High Street fund, which recognises heritage and culture as being one of the main drivers for regeneration.

Updated: Culture Recovery Fund - Emergency Resource Support (Round 2)

Updated: Culture Recovery Fund - Emergency Resource Support (Round 2)

24 December 2021

In response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and its impact on the sector, the Government is making a further £30 million available as part of the latest round of the Culture Recovery Fund.

2021... it's been a lot!

2021... it's been a lot!

17 December 2021

Holidays 2021 Seasonal Message - We're taking a break over the Festive Period returning w/c 3 January 2022. Looking forward, we're really excited about our projects lined up for 2022. Happy Xmas & Stay Safe

Let’s Create Jubilee Fund

Let’s Create Jubilee Fund

15 December 2021

With Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee taking place in June 2022, Arts Council (ACE) have launched the Let’s Create Jubilee Fund, distributed by UK Community Foundations (UKCF), to help communities celebrate this historic milestone through culture and creativity.

British Textile Biennial (BTB21) - last chance to see exhibitions at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

British Textile Biennial (BTB21) - last chance to see exhibitions at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

14 December 2021

Last Chance to see a great range of BTB21 exhibitions and installations at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery telling the story of textiles, across continents and centuries, in the service of fast fashion, expression and identity.

Northern Heart Films collaborate with Quorn to explore the future of food

Northern Heart Films collaborate with Quorn to explore the future of food

14 December 2021

Northern Heart Films have won a special commission to create a short documentary that looks to explore the future of food in the UK. Currently in pre-production ‘Ocean Guardians’ will be an intimate portrait of local offshore farmers harvesting and nurturing seaweed along the UK’s coastlines.

Spirit of 2012 - Funding round now live: Volunteering Cities

Spirit of 2012 - Funding round now live: Volunteering Cities

08 December 2021

This funding round will support up to 3 bidding Cities of Culture to develop their volunteering infrastructure in their local area. Local volunteer projects take many shapes and the opportunities available will be informed by the local context.

Forepoint launches Advent Quiz to end 2021

Forepoint launches Advent Quiz to end 2021

06 December 2021

The Forepoint team have designed a fun and festive advent digital advent calendar to celebrate the season and end their year on a high note.

Open Call To Submit A Book Design Idea for Lancashire Stories

Open Call To Submit A Book Design Idea for Lancashire Stories

06 December 2021

Lancashire County Council has launched an open call to commission a professional illustrator to design an attractive book cover for a new anthology of short stories. The deadline is 16th January 2022.