An opportunity to join a diverse cohort of new Trustees to support the organisation in realising its future plans Read more
Take part in a UK-wide coastal arts festival and become a member of a national network Read more
New project connecting traditional, folk and national dance groups Read more
Take part in a new project from Artangel to create the loudest presentation of our quiet pastimes Read more
Looking for new ways to express your creativity? On this page you'll find opportunities to get involved with new projects, take part in competitions, and get your creative work seen. Use the checkboxes below to filter creative opportunities by region.
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Welsh language creative opportunities: Cyfleoedd creadigol
Enter The Poetry Society's major prize for new writing, open to all poets worldwide and with a top prize of £5,000 Read more
Raising awareness of creative and cultural activity for young people in Leeds, in partnership with BBC Radio Leeds and LEEDS2023 Read more
A short radio series produced by Creative Lives, BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Norfolk Read more
Two activities for people who would like to try their hand at writing poetry. Read more
An online peer support network for people who lead, organise and host participatory creative groups, activities, and workshops Read more
Campaign to support voluntary arts group co-ordinators 'Creative Lives Champions' across England Read more
Dancing outdoors with 'Dance on the Grass' Read more
Examples of dancing outside, with ideas and tips Read more
Prosiect newydd sy'n archwilio gweithgaredd creadigol trwy farddoniaeth. Read more
Online meet-ups to bring the participatory dance sector together Read more
Meet the Scottish groups with Epic Awards on their mantlepiece. Read more
Drop-in session for people aged 50+ Read more
Free toolkit helps get communities talking Read more
Rooms to hire for artists, makers and groups Read more
Find free creative learning at OpenLearn Read more
International singer returns home to Northern Ireland for Opening Doors! Read more
We caught up with local Poet Colin Hassard amidst his busy schedule of writing, performances and gigs to hear about his part in the Opening Doors project. Read more
Music Yard Larne give us an insight into their work in their town showcasing the power of music. Read more
We had a chat with Hilary Bailey, one of the driving forces behind the Island Voices Community Choir from Islandmagee. Read more
In the break from the busy rehearsal schedule we managed to grab a quick cup of tea with David Foster, viola player with the Whitehead Orchestra. Read more
A group for creative young people in Paisley Read more
A creative community hub in Barrhead and Newton Mearns Read more
Edinburgh-based band welcomes new musicians Read more
A collective based in Co. Down, Northern Ireland who want to shine a light on the benefits of creativity. Read more
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We catch up with David Francis, Associate Director of TRACS to find out more about this national network. Read more
Volunteer effort is producing amazing results at this literary festival in Inverness. Read more
New monthly meet-up for creatives at Macrobert Arts Centre. Read more
A Facebook Group for organisers of voluntary-led creative cultural activity. Read more
Forest Stacks, part of the Playstacks initiative. Read more
A creative community group that love to paint rocks! Read more
We're working with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Wall2Wall Music to make new music and art with local people from Ballymena, Larne, Carrick and surrounding areas - join in! Read more
Free sewing classes in venues across Scotland! Read more
Belfast City Council & Derry City & Strabane District Council are working together to develop a joint bid to become the UK’s nominated host city for the European Capital of Culture in 2023. Read more
‘Creative Trails’ tourist app showcases talent in Counties Down and Armagh Read more
Voluntary Arts Ireland have teamed up with ArtsEkta for The Gathering Place project - a collaborative project aiming to bring people together to create, discuss, explore and share ideas. Read more
Guided tour of public artwork created for the Edinburgh Art Festival. Read more
We chat photography, creative projects and how to set up a new group with Colin Fisher. Read more
Poetry project explores how being creative makes us feel. Read more
Find out how Glasgow's newest writing group is putting pen to paper. Read more
We join forces with Fun Palaces to explore how arts and science combine Read more
Learn new skills, improve your health and get creative at Govanhill Baths in 2017. Read more
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra's monthly meet-up for amateur players. Read more
NI Big Sock has come a long way in the last 2 years. Launching in March 2016, the project has grown from strength to strength with hundreds of community groups from right across Northern Ireland taking part to add their patch. Read more