Bowland Hare: a story sculpture Halloween adventure
23 October 2021
Sculptor Marjan Wouda and storyteller Jacqueline Harris will celebrate the hare in Lancashire folklore and landscape through art and story at Gisburn Forest.
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Boost's Peer Networks Help Lancs SMEs To Develop & Grow
18 October 2021
Boost Business Lancashire is offering a fully funded Peer Networks programme between October 2021 and March 2022 to assist SME leaders based in Lancashire to develop and grow their business.
BTB21 Cloth Cultures Podcast Series
16 October 2021
To accompany Cloth Cultures - Stories of Movement, Migration & Making Exhibition at Haworth Art Gallery, curator Amber Butchart has created a series of illuminating podcasts to provide a greater insight into the textile story of Lancashire and the world through four fabrics – Wool, Linen, Cotton & Silk...
Black History Month 2021
14 October 2021
October is Black History Month in the UK., celebrating the achievements and contributions of black people not just in the UK, but throughout the world, and also to educate all on black history. Inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter events, the new campaign is called ‘Proud To Be’. It will invite Black and Brown people of all ages throughout the UK to share what they are proud to be.
Lancashire Filmmaker Wins Award for Best Documentary
12 October 2021
Natasha Hawthornthwaite - Northern Heart Films’ Creative Director - has won Best Documentary at the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) for her short documentary ‘Joy Uncensored’, about an multi-award winning slam poet and writer, 64 year old Joy France.
Flexi-job Apprenticeship - Employer Survey
28 September 2021
Flexi-job apprenticeships will help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They will support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow, and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future. We are trying to capture the potential demand for a flexible approach to how apprentices are deployed in the creative and digital field.
The Dukes Theatre & Good Creator announce professional development series for North-West artists.
20 September 2021
This Autumn, The Dukes Theatre, in partnership with, Good Creator, is hosting ‘The Sessions’, a ten-week series of virtual keynote lectures jam-packed with insight, inspiration and expert guidance to aspiring, emerging and established artists age 16+, to build a career in theatre arts.
The new Morecambe Playhouse releases its Autumn programme
20 September 2021
A new studio theatre, The Playhouse in the West End of Morecambe, has thrown open its doors after months of Covid uncertainty releasing a full programme of events from September to Christmas.
Northern Heart Films Collaboration screened at Wigan Arts Festival
20 September 2021
'The Road to Happiness' is a Northern Heart Films collaboration with Wigan Council, which was recently screened at Wigan Arts Festival's Pop-Up cinema.
LCC Launches Arts Commission for Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration
13 September 2021
2022 marks the momentous occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – marking 70 years of service to her people and the Commonwealth. A new arts commission has been launched to celebrate the special connection she has to Lancashire and its people.
Moving tribute to Matt Evans
11 September 2021
We are sad to share news of the untimely loss of our dear friend and collaborator, Matt Evans who passed away recently following a short illness.
Lancashire 2025 - Bid Programme Call
24 August 2021
Last chance to submit your ideas for Lancashire’s bid to win UK City of Culture 2025. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 31 August 2021.
Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support
17 August 2021
More support to help secure the future of arts and cultural organisations who have previously been supported by the Culture Recovery Fund.
The Duke's launches 50th Anniversary season
09 August 2021
In celebration of Lancaster-based The Dukes 50th Anniversary, they are kicking off a year of celebration with their new Autumn 2021 season, packed with a host of imaginative storytelling in comedy, drama, film and family shows.
Calling young creatives - Creative Step ’Design Sprint’
05 August 2021
We're seeking a small group of young creatives to participate in this intense and quick-fire programme; to go from taking on the challenge for Lancashire to prototyping and testing potential solutions in just a week.
