@antiracistcumbria have an exciting new opportunity to join …

@antiracistcumbria have an exciting new opportunity to join their team! They’re looking for an Operations & Communications Executive to join them as they work towards creating the UK’s first anti-racist county. For more information and to apply, head over to the link in their bio/. Deadline: 24th January #NewJob #AntiRacist #NewOpportunity #AntiRacistCumbria #HomeWOrking #HybridWorking #Comms…

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Fancy learning something new this year? @brewery_arts_kendal…

Fancy learning something new this year? @brewery_arts_kendal have a wide range of creative learning workshops to suit all ages, starting from this month. One of these includes a course for young music producers starting from 1st February followed by multiple sessions run by artist and producer @tiivamusic on a Pay What You Decide basis. To…

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@thearmitt has launched a competition aimed at young people …

@thearmitt has launched a competition aimed at young people to design the publicity for the new 2022 exhibition “The Pull of the Fells: Overcoming the mountains and the mind”. The exhibition is about showcasing outdoor activities in the Lake District, particularly fell walking, rock climbing, and mountaineering. It will cover the history of these pursuits,…

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Last month we saw @billyarthurwalden’s younger sister Matild…

Last month we saw @billyarthurwalden’s younger sister Matilda attempt a world record at assembling a Mr Potato Head and she only went and smashed it! With a time of 5.69 seconds she is now the fastest person to assemble a Mr Potato Head! In doing this, Matilda managed to raise money for @selfa_charity through sponsorship…

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In the Lakes and Dales we’re blessed with plenty of #Heritag…

In the Lakes and Dales we’re blessed with plenty of #HeritageTreasures such as @boltonabbeyestate, @skiptoncastle, Blackwell House (home of @blackwellartsandcrafts) and @wordsworthgrasmere to name a few, but for @heritagefunduk’s #HeritageTreasures day today we’re highlighting the stunning @yorkshiredales and @lakedistrictnpa. This photo of Twistleton Scars in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, captured by @stephengarnettphotography, perfectly encapsulates…

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@chrysalisarts are recruiting a CPD Manager to join their te…

@chrysalisarts are recruiting a CPD Manager to join their team on a freelance basis to co-ordinate, facilitate and help develop their Greening Arts Practice (GAP) programme and other professional development initiatives up to March 2023. Deadline for applications is Thursday 5th February. For more information and how to apply head over to http://ow.ly/rFO350HpoUw #ChrysalisArts #NewJob…

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Don’t forget applications for @craven_arts_skipton’s Art Pro…

Don’t forget applications for @craven_arts_skipton’s Art Production Internship close tomorrow on 10th January! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about – Creative Industries – Art Production – Art Management – Management of a creative Organisation. – Skipton’s Watch this Space project For more information and to apply, head over to www.cravenarts.co.uk and click ‘News’. Photo…

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@knottedproject have a brand new opportunity for young creat…

@knottedproject have a brand new opportunity for young creatives to develop creative skills, work with exceptional professional artists and build local creative networks. You will then have the opportunity to perform at their upcoming Forge Festival at @windermerejetty! To apply, head over to the link in @knottedproject’s bio. #ForgeFestival #Acting #Theatre #Dance #YoungCreatives #YoungCompany #Cumbria…

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@aceagrams have recently partnered up with @commonpurpose to…

@aceagrams have recently partnered up with @commonpurpose to work on their global Legacy Project. They’re running the Cumbria30 Legacy Programme for young people aged 18-25 in Cumbria on 24th, 25th, 28th February and 1st March. Arts Council is funding a number of places for young creatives on the programme – and if those young creatives…

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We’ve got an exciting announcement coming up soon as part of…

We’ve got an exciting announcement coming up soon as part of our Nurturing Creativity project for all makers, creators and artists! Keep an eye out on our social media and website in the coming weeks for more information. #MicroCommissions #Announcement #Artists #Creatives #Commissions #Makers #LiveMoreDoMore

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We want to wish everyone a huge welcome back and we hope you…

We want to wish everyone a huge welcome back and we hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas and New Year. We’re all recharged and ready for all the creative opportunities and connections that 2022 will bring. #WelcomeBack #2022 #NewOpportunities #YoungCreatives #NurturingCreativity #LiveMoreDoMore

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What does community mean to you? How can we creatively conne…

What does community mean to you? How can we creatively connect with our communities and create a sense of belonging? Have your say and complete GPLD’s and @ryp2018’ survey through the link in our bio. #Community #Belonging #CreativeConnections #RuralCommunity #YoungPeople #Creativity #LiveMoreDoMore #RuralYouthProject

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Calling all filmmakers! @hinterlandsfestival are looking f…

📽️ Calling all filmmakers! @hinterlandsfestival are looking for a film-maker based in or around Craven District to make a short film in response to a new piece of music by @rosieblofeld. Rosie’s score is inspired by the everyday sounds of Skipton, as captured on their soundmap, Soundtrack to Skipton. The commission is open to all…

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Amazing news – our colleagues @_wildrumpus, who deliver the …

Amazing news – our colleagues @_wildrumpus, who deliver the fantastic @hinterlandsfestival, have been shortlisted for the Digital Culture Awards for their Sounds of the Forest Project! The winner of their category – Digital Storytelling – will be decided by a public vote so they need all of your support. Head over to the link in…

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We’re very excited to share with you what we’ve been plannin…

We’re very excited to share with you what we’ve been planning for the next steps of the GPLD programme and look forward to creating more connections, championing change and advocating for youth empowerment. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates in the new year! Photo by @stephengarnettphotography #NurturingCreativity #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeCareers #NewOpportunities #CreativeConnections #LiveMoreDoMore

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Have you been to see the Class, Covid and Cumbria exhibition…

Have you been to see the Class, Covid and Cumbria exhibition yet? Class, Covid & Cumbria features work from Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry as well as Cumbrian based artists Rosie Galloway-Smith, Joseph Hardman, Juliet Klottrup and the MEND project. The exhibition will be available to view at @blackwellartsandcrafts until February 2022. For more…

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Enjoy some live Christmas music and carols this month at @bl…

Enjoy some live Christmas music and carols this month at @blackwellartsandcrafts along with mince pies and mulled wine! On Friday 17th December at 2pm there’s Ruth Haigh on the piano followed by Caroline Robinson on the piano on Friday 24th December, 2pm. Admission to the house is £9 standard, concessions available, free to Members. Head…

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