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Each month, @wordsworthgrasmere is hosting ‘Dove Cottage Poets’ – an informal poetry writing group that meets online for conversation, collaboration, and friendly critique. Meetings range from member-led sessions on a particular theme or technique to sharing poems that members have written or enjoyed. The next event is on 4th February. For more information and to…

This year, @soundukarts is launching an exciting new programme to develop artists and the work they present. Sound Generator creates a space for artists to develop and test ambitious project ideas as well as receiving a £2,000 bursary and six months of support from March to September 2021. For more information and how to apply,…

If you’ve taken part in any of the @freshperspective or @joyinnumbers workshops this month, head over to their Instagram page and follow the link in their bio to fill in a short feedback form. This will be a massive help to them so they can tailor workshops to suit different needs and help improve their…

“It’s a dream for any artist to be funded in order to make their own work. I feel very lucky that GPLD have supported me. The film is an ode to our landscape and a tribute to the young people who allowed me to capture their portraits so truthfully and sincerely.” – @julietklottrup With funding…

Last year @aerialfestival commissioned new work from some amazing artists including new music, poems, essays, sound art, films and podcasts. All these works are inspired in some way by the natural, cultural or social history of Cumbria and are still available online for free. Head over to their website through the link in our bio…

We are so excited that @foldedzine launches in just seven days!! Seven days until the first issue ‘Connection’ which features 17 items from young artists, musicians, writers, musicians, illustrators, actors and creatives from the region. We can’t wait to see what Producers Hannah and Marisa, as well as their collaborators have produced. Head over to…

Established in 2000 by @nwnnewwritingnorth, the Northern Writers’ Awards supports work-in-progress by new, emerging and established writers across the North of England. Entries for 2021 are now open and there’s up to £40k worth of awards to be granted! For more information head over to their instagram page @nwnnewwritingnorth The deadline for entries is 18th…

This February, @yorkshiredales is collaborating with Dark Skies Festival to bring you an unmissable fixture celebrating the jewels of the night sky. The theme for 2021 is nocturnal wildlife so be prepared to get up close and personal with things that go bump in the night! All events will be virtual this year, and some…

If you’d like to be part of our making, crafting, being creative club we’re next meeting virtually on Thursday evening! The plan was for this to be an in-person monthly meeting to chat over whatever creative activity you tend to find yourself doing on your own but for now – it’s digital! For more information…

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG CUMBRIANS Aged 14-18? Interested in theatre? Explore the exciting world of theatre-making in @tbtlake 8-weekly online workshops, starting 8 Feb – 29 Mar More info on booking & bursary places, head over to their instagram account @tbtlake #youththeatre #theatre #theatrebythelake #youth #livemoredomore

@prsfoundation are offering the Women Make Music fund, an amazing opportunity for women, trans and non-binary music creators of all genres and backgrounds to apply for funding to support them in their creative music career. The money can be used for creation of new music, recording and release or promotion and marketing to name a…

Are you a poetry enthusiast or a poetry novice looking for like-minded people? @wordsworthgrasmere are hosting Discover Poetry sessions each month where you can share your thoughts and ideas about a selection of classic and contemporary poems inspired by the changing seasons and times – as well as a wildcard poem reflecting on current events,…

@helpmusicians are currently offering their Transmission Fund open to emerging and professional musicians of all genres and disciplines. It exists to support music creators to build their skills in order to take their career to the next stage. It provides grants of up to £1,500 to support you to develop your craft, add another string…

Now more than ever young people are concerned for their future – but you don’t need to be! As the world looks at new ways of working your future could be better than ever. To see the sort of creative careers people have forged here in the Lakes and Dales follow the link in our…

Have you got a quirky idea for a space but nowhere to facilitate it? Applications are still open for our Watch this Space project aimed at changing the way we use different vacant or unused spaces. Deadline for applications is 15th Feb. For more information and how to apply, please follow the link in our…

“Go to the poets, they will speak to thee” This year @wordsworthgrasmere are launching a contemporary poetry reading series curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us. On the 20th January their guest…

@foldedzine is coming! We are so excited! Tune into this live with @ellahtluo on the @foldedzine account today. She’ll be talking about her experiences and her craft. Folded is a new online space to share, connect and uplift – created by and for young people in Kendal and the South Lakes. #LiveMoreDoMore – – –…

@rare_gbl are thrilled to be offering creative fellowship places, inviting emerging creative talent from a variety of disciplines – writing, art direction, filmmaking, visual design, product design, and more – to work with Google’s creative teams for nine months. Participants can expect hands-on experience with projects, one-on-one mentorship, networking opportunities, events, and speakers. If this…

@jerwoodarts have opened fellowship applications for their Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries for 2020-2022! The programme will support 50 salaried jobs in arts and cultural organisations across the UK and is dedicated to supporting outstanding early-career artists, curators, producers and creatives to thrive. For more information, head over to their instagram page @jerwoodarts and follow the…

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