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  • New report shows participation in grassroots creativity thriving but facing systemic challenges

    New report shows participation in grassroots creativity thriving but facing systemic challenges

    Our latest publication: The annual health-check of grassroots creativity across the UK & Ireland Read more

  • New Artist Residency and Commissions in Edenderry

    New Artist Residency and Commissions in Edenderry

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New report shows participation in grassroots creativity thriving but facing systemic challenges

New report shows participation in grassroots creativity thriving but facing systemic challenges

Our latest publication: The annual health-check of grassroots creativity across the UK & Ireland Read more

Published: 15th July, 2026

Author: Gareth Coles

Making Waves Across the UK & Ireland

Making Waves Across the UK & Ireland

Where Creative Lives has been and who we met in June! Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

New Artist Residency and Commissions in Edenderry

New Artist Residency and Commissions in Edenderry

Meet the artists joining our Creative Places, Edenderry project Read more

Published: 30th June, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

What recent local and national elections mean for everyday creativity

What recent local and national elections mean for everyday creativity

Creative Lives' Policy Director, Jess Plant explores what the shifting political landscape means for everyday creativity Read more

Published: 5th June, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Art 'takeaway' wins micro-grant competition

Art 'takeaway' wins micro-grant competition

Meet the winners of our 'Local Fundraising' micro-grant competition Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Eight Great Things

Eight Great Things

Creative Lives' new Chief Executive, Max May charts his first two months in post Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2026

Updated: 3rd June, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Duke of Edinburgh visits Isle of Wight creative groups

Duke of Edinburgh visits Isle of Wight creative groups

Prince Edward meets groups funded by our CAN YOU HEAR US? micro-grants Read more

Published: 17th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Know Your Neighbourhood evaluation published

Know Your Neighbourhood evaluation published

Creative Lives' new report exploring how creativity supports social connection, reduces loneliness, and inspires pride in place Read more

Published: 16th April, 2026

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Gareth Coles

March update from our Policy Director

March update from our Policy Director

Recent policy and research developments affecting local creative groups across the UK and Ireland Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2026

Updated: 15th April, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Birmingham group wins our environmental micro-grant competition

Birmingham group wins our environmental micro-grant competition

"Sustainability works best when you make it part of the creative process" says Crafted Words CIC Read more

Published: 24th March, 2026

Updated: 18th May, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

BBC Charter review - A chance to reflect and heal the nation

BBC Charter review - A chance to reflect and heal the nation

Our hopes for what comes next at the BBC Read more

Published: 18th March, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

CAN YOU HEAR US? - Yes, we can!

CAN YOU HEAR US? - Yes, we can!

26 groups funded as part of Isle of Wight celebration, CAN YOU HEAR US? Read more

Published: 17th March, 2026

Updated: 18th June, 2026

Author: Kelly Donaldson

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