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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 3d

Join our team! We're currently looking for a Place Director to lead Creative Lives’ place-based work across the UK and Ireland, and to be our lead officer in Scotland. Deadline: 7 Nov. www.creative-lives.org/place-director

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 3d

We were delighted to see our former award winners The Sunday Boys win 'Best New Project' at this year's @makingmusicuk.bsky.social Awards! Congratulations to them, the rest of the winners, and everyone shortlisted.

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 4d

We're delighted to see this new fund from Arts Council of Wales open to creative community groups across Wales. Find out more at www.creative-lives.org/creative-communities-wales

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 9d

There are SO many benefits linked to creative participation, and we've gathered the research together so you don't have to! Download our guide to the proven impact of grassroots creativity to add weight to your funding applications. www.creative-lives.org/the-proven-impact-of-grassroots-creativity

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 9d

Join Creative Lives, and our guest from Dadesley Crafting, online on Thursday 23 October to discuss ways to reach, attract, welcome (and keep!) new members to your creative group. www.creative-lives.org/Event/welcom...

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 9d

On National Poetry Day we're taking a moment to look back at our two fabulous poetry projects: My Time and My Creative Time, inspired by creative activities people love to do. Here's one of the entries we received. Read more at www.creative-lives.org/mytime and www.creative-lives.org/my-creative-...

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 20d

What does it feel like to walk into your creative group for the first time? Join our free online session on Thu 23 Oct, 6.30pm for tips and ideas on how to encourage people to join your group - and how to help them feel welcome and informed when they do! www.creative-lives.org/Event/welcom...

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 24d

"It was so lovely to meet like-minded and uplifting people", "More sessions like this please!"- we were delighted to receive such great feedback from our workshop on looking after the artist/facilitator at Island Arts Centre in Lisburn, NI yesterday!

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 26d

Glasgow Southside Crafters (pictured) are the latest group to be added to our 'Creativity Map'. If your group isn't on it, head to our website now to fill out the short form - and get yourself on the map! www.creative-lives.org/creativity-map

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · 27d

Are volunteers well looked after in your creative group? Our latest micro-grant competition is all about volunteers, and how to make sure they feel supported, appreciated and cared for. Find out how you could win £250/€290 at www.creative-lives.org/how-do-you-l.... Deadline: 30 Sept.

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Could you help us champion, support, promote and nurture local creative groups in order to build more sustainable communities? We're looking for volunteer advisors from a range of experiences and backgrounds to contribute to our work across the UK & Ireland. www.creative-lives.org/creative-liv...

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Sep 4

We had fun at our first creative session in Rotherham this week! It's one of many FREE workshops coming up in September at the Imperial Buildings, in partnership with Children's Capital of Culture, Flux Rotherham and BBC Radio Sheffield. Visit www.creative-lives.org/rotherhamwor... for details.

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Sep 2

We were delighted to meet the Culture Night team when they visited our Creative Places: Edenderry project recently. We're excited to be supporting two events as part of this annual creative extravaganza on 19 September (a community mural and open mic night). Find out more at culturenight.ie

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're running a packed programme of fun FREE creative events for people of all ages in Rotherham this month. From toddlers to adults, there's something for everyone at the Imperial Building. Just turn up! Visit www.creative-lives.org/rotherhamwor... for dates, times and details.

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Aug 27

Do you know an arts hero? Nominations are open for the 2025 Sky Arts Hero Award, celebrating the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes - including community volunteers. So nominate that special person in your creative group now! skyartsawards.sky/arts-hero-aw... youtu.be/x_mQikXC7y0

Sky Arts Awards 2024 - The Arts Hero Award

YouTube video by West End Theatre

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Aug 22

There's still time to get involved in European Folk Day on Tue 23 Sep. Whether you're part of a band, festival, club, community group or more, any activity related to folk music, dance or storytelling can be added to their website, or search for a local event. Find out more at www.europeanfolkday.eu

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our friends at @weareherescot.bsky.social are exploring wellbeing for Black and Global Majority creatives in Scotland's creative industries. They're looking for participants for group interviews this Sep/Oct across Scotland. Find out more at www.creativebalance.scot

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Aug 12

A new funding pot from The Scottish Government and @inspiringscotland.bsky.social is offering up to £35,000 to support community-based organisations in Scotland delivering participatory arts. Find out more at www.creative-lives.org/creative-com...

Creative Communities Scotland fund

Support for community-led organisations across Scotland

www.creative-lives.org

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Aug 11

Are volunteers an important part of your group? Tell us how you look after them, and help them feel supported and appreciated, and you could win a £250 micro-grant! We're looking for great examples to share with others. Deadline: 29 Aug. www.creative-lives.org/how-do-you-l...

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 29

This quote from our Q&A with a fundraiser is just one of the helpful sections in our FREE guide ‘Cash For Culture’. In it you'll find details of hundreds of funders, a guide to writing funding applications, ideas for local fundraising and much more.
www.creative-lives.org/cash-for-culture-england

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 23

Are volunteers well looked after in your creative group? We're looking for top tips, great ideas and innovative examples of how to make sure volunteers feel supported and appreciated. And we'll give a £250 micro-grant to our favourite entry! Find out more at: www.creative-lives.org/how-do-you-l...

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 17

Want to attract new members or volunteers? Want to help demonstrate how important creativity is to local communities? Then add your creative group or project to the Creative Lives 'Creativity Map'. Simply fill out the short form on our website www.creative-lives.org/creativity-map

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 11

Creative Lives is seeking a freelance Community Producer to deliver a six-month programme of creative development and radio broadcast content in Slough as part of our Creative Lives On Air collaboration with @bbcberkshire.bsky.social. www.creative-lives.org/community-pr...

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 7

Creative Lives has teamed up with easyfundraising to help distribute their FREE fundraising pack. easyfundraising is a great way to raise unrestricted money for your group, simply by doing your usual shopping online. Register at
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/creative

Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Jul 4

Would you like to help us champion, support, promote and nurture local creative groups? Then become one of our volunteer advisers! We're looking for people from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, with a passion for everyday creativity. www.creative-lives.org/creative-liv...