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@freshperspective’s latest mural is complete and wow, what a piece! They were commissioned by Albion Place to create this colourful mural to encourage members of the public to use the space and brighten the area up. This mural is located…

There’s only three days left to get your applications in for @knottedproject’s Early Career Artist Commission! Want to become part of a thriving network of Early Career Artists in Cumbria? Want to develop your artistic practice & creative networks whilst…

Featured in our latest newsletter is the latest Create Your Future Film, commissioned by The Artery to showcase the support network they run through their sessions and highlight the benefits meeting with likeminded people has on creative business owners and…

@theartery.ie has some great news! They’ve received funding from York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub to run a second The Artery peer support programme for creative business owners in the Craven area. The focus of the sessions is on your…

Congratulations to @the_tenmours who have reached the final of @tourmusicfest European Music Contest in San Marino with their song for Ukrainian Refugees! Finals will be held later this month so we wish them the best of luck and hope they…

Exciting news for Creative Champion @julietklottrup! As well as her exhibition at Cross Lanes Projects, Juliet’s new film ‘Travelling Home’ will be screened at @princecharlescinema in Leicester Square on 16th November. We’re looking forward to viewing it soon! #NewFilm #TravellingHome…

Our autumn newsletter is out now! This issue features updates on Fresh Perspective, a look back at our film showcase at the end of August, a call out for The Artery, Forge Festival 2023 plus much more! Head over to…

Have you attended any Yorkshire Festival of Story events yet? The festival is running until 19th November so there’s still plenty of time to get booked on to some of their exciting events and activities in their programme! Coming up…

Creative Champion Juliet Klottrup is opening up her solo Show ‘Light and Land’ tomorrow with @crosslaneprojects in association with @kendalmountainfestival! 10 November to 9 December 2023 Open Wed-Sat, 12-5pm Free Entry Private View: 10 November, 6-8pm Follow the link in…

@knottedproject have an exciting opportunity for Early Career Artists (aged 20-25) in Cumbria as part of Forge Festival 2024. They’re offering three early career artists who are committed to developing ambitious new work in Cumbria, an exciting professional development opportunity…

There’s three exciting Zine Festivals coming up in the Lakes in November and December, ones you don’t want to miss! Organised by the lovely @autumn.illustration @carlislezinefest – Saturday 4th November @kendal.zine.fest – 26th November @penrith.zine.fest – 9th December Applications are…

@settle.stories’ Yorkshire Festival of Story returns next week with a jam-packed programme full of exciting activities, events and readings for the whole family! They’ve got something for everyone with a whole host of events available free online or in person.…

Coming up at @skiptontownhall on 9th November is the wonderful @bernard_thecello with her Eyjar tour, exploring our connections to place, the different lenses through which we view the land, and what that means for our relationship with nature through her…

A huge congratulations to our colleagues at @skiptontownhall and Craven Museum who have just won the @kidsinmuseums #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award! A massive success for the museum and for highlighting the need for accessible and safe places for everyone! They currently have…

@kendalmountainfestival is returning very soon and they have a great line up of activities ready to entertain you over the weekend, including plenty of talks, films and music! 16th–19th November 2023 Discover the full programme through the link in their…

identity on tyne and the five Northern National Parks are delighted to announce the next phase of The Black Nature in Residence Programme 2:0, which will consist of five writing/ creative residences in each of the parks; Northumberland, North York…

The Yorkshire Festival of Story programme has been announced! They are returning from 3rd-19th November with a jam-packed programme full of wonderful storytelling events and activities, both online and in person and all free! Find out more information at www.yorkshirefestivalofstory.com…

@mollie.mulheron was a young, vibrant 24 year old living her life travelling South America when she fell ill and was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, with a melon sized tumour engulfing her heart and lungs. Now 25, she’s using her…

A celebration of comic art from across the world is coming to the Lakes! Join @lakesinternationalcomics at #LICAF2023 from 29th September – 1st October for a weekend of superheroes, aliens, manga & so much more! And all in beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere!…

@bernard_thecello returns to Skipton Town Hall this November as part of her ongoing tour Eyjar. Sarah’s recent month-long odyssey to Iceland inspired her entrancing and transportive solo show which explores our connections to place, the different lenses through which we…

We hope you’re all ready for @yarndale this weekend! The festival of yarn and woolly creativity takes over Skipton Auction Mart once again with a huge range of amazing handmade pieces from some incredible makers. Saturday is fully booked online,…

@ktorchlight returns this Saturday with another exciting programme of events celebrating the best of Kendal’s past and present with the theme Old and New. ⏰ 10am – 4pm Street Festival Join them nice and early for a full day of…

New job opportunity with @_cravenarts at Craven Arts House! They’re looking to employ a project coordinator for the Community Music Rooms. This person will l bring knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to creating lively and accessible music rooms facilities that are…

Only one week to go until @Yarndale! 🧶 Saturday is fully booked online, however tickets are still available to book for Sunday & tickets will be available on the doors on both days from 12.30pm. 23rd-24th September | https://tickets.yarndale.co.uk #Yarndale…

Saturday 16th September is the last day you can view the @ny_open_studios exhibition at Skipton Town Hall, so if you’re looking for something free to do this weekend, head down to Craven Museum & Gallery! Ranging from sculpture and ceramics,…