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  • Spaces for Creativity - Survey 2023

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Spaces for creativity

Case studies and resources that show innovative and inclusive uses of public spaces for creative activities in local communities across the UK and Ireland

Spaces for Creativity - Survey 2023

Spaces for Creativity - Survey 2023

Help us gather evidence about issues facing creative groups using venues for their activity Read more

Published: 12th September, 2023

Updated: 21st September, 2023

Author: Gareth Coles

Pubs Welcoming Creativity - Toolkit

Pubs Welcoming Creativity - Toolkit

Resources to help pubs and community hubs invite creative groups into their space Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Greenwich West Community and Arts Centre

Greenwich West Community and Arts Centre

Discover the centre's fantastic community initiatives and how people can get involved Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2022

Updated: 12th September, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Welcoming Creative Groups: Toolkit

Welcoming Creative Groups: Toolkit

Resources to help pubs and community hubs invite creative groups into their space Read more

Published: 5th July, 2022

Updated: 22nd September, 2022

Author: Sally Reay

Telegraph Hill Centre: Lewisham

Telegraph Hill Centre: Lewisham

An independent community centre in Lewisham, South East London Read more

Published: 29th June, 2022

Updated: 18th July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Bevy: Brighton

The Bevy: Brighton

Award-winning community-run pub in East Brighton Read more

Published: 27th June, 2022

Updated: 9th August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Cross Hands: Bristol

The Cross Hands: Bristol

How a pub in Fishponds became a catalyst for local creativity Read more

Published: 27th June, 2022

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Louis Armstrong: Dover

The Louis Armstrong: Dover

A well-established public house in central Dover that hosts music and comedy nights as well as regular creative groups Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

LTB Showrooms: Coventry

LTB Showrooms: Coventry

How a cash-free win-win partnership spawned a new home for creativity in Coventry Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Stoke Canon Inn: Devon

The Stoke Canon Inn: Devon

Story of award-winning community-owned pub in Stoke Canon that runs creative activities Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Cube Microplex: Bristol

The Cube Microplex: Bristol

Cinema and community art space in Stokes Croft in Bristol Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 19th July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Inside Out: Former hospital becomes exhibition space

Inside Out: Former hospital becomes exhibition space

Innovative example of turning the disused Fleetwood hospital into a gallery to showcase local people's creativity Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Our Creative Lives: Maker World

Our Creative Lives: Maker World

An inspiring space for children and families to get creative Read more

Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Spaces for Creativity

Spaces for Creativity

A summary of our findings from a survey of spaces for creative activity in late 2021. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2022

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Gareth Coles

Building the Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Building the Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Old farm in Edinburgh converted into an eco-bothy by a diverse group of volunteers Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Exit 15: A Creative Placemaking Project

Exit 15: A Creative Placemaking Project

Tue 2 Nov: Discussion panel as launch event for report on the Exit 15 project with dlr Arts Office Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Damien McGlynn

Making Places Together Webinar Videos

Making Places Together Webinar Videos

A series of conversations exploring ideas around public spaces and city centres, in partnership with Belfast City Council Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 9th February, 2022

Author: Damien McGlynn

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