Get Involved This November
November brings a range of opportunities designed to support and strengthen the creative business sector. The listing below provides numerous opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and businesses to get involved.
PORTSMOUTH CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
1-1 Business Support Sessions with CEO Gemma Nichols/Erica Smith
Use the link to book an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/1h5JRWszfTLzjrnY7
1-1 Entry Level Business Support with Business Support Officer, Jane Hodgkins
Use the link to books an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/6XK2egTfLym4Nwmz8
Use the email link to describe your project and the type of support you are looking for and we can signpost you to the appropriate person in the team.
projects@portsmouthcreates.co.uk
Join us for the Portsmouth Creates Winter Networking Evening!
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 5:00–7:30pm
Venue: Crushed & Cured, 60c Victoria Road, Southsea, PO5 2BT
Fancy an evening of good company, new connections and a little something to sip? Come and join us for our Portsmouth Creates Winter Networking Evening!
We’re bringing Portsmouth’s creative community together for a relaxed, friendly evening at Crushed & Cured, an independent wine shop and deli in the heart of Southsea.
Whether you’re an artist, maker, musician, designer or work in any other creative field, this is a chance to meet fellow creatives, have a chat and find out what everyone’s been up to.
🍷 A little wine tasting!
We’re delighted that George Bovill, owner of Crushed & Cured, will be hosting a special wine-tasting experience for us. George will introduce us to a selection of wines, sharing a little about their flavours and origins. It’s a great chance to try something new and perhaps discover a new favourite!
Come along to…
- Meet other local creatives and make new friends.
- Share ideas and hear what others are working on.
- Explore opportunities to collaborate.
- Catch up with familiar faces and meet some new ones.
- Enjoy a relaxed evening in a lovely independent venue.
There’s no pressure and no formal networking, just friendly conversation, new connections and the chance to feel part of Portsmouth’s creative community.
Complimentary wine tasting is included, and you can purchase additional drinks, cheeses, deli treats and snacks from the venue throughout the evening.
Want to join us?
Places are limited, so email Jane to book your spot:
📩 jane@portsmouthcreates.co.uk
Southsea Library Window Installation | Ongoing each month | Monthly creative installations at Southsea Library, curated by Portsmouth Creates, showcasing local talent. Experience rotating displays of art, design, and innovation, celebrating the city’s vibrant creative community and inspiring installations.
Email Jane Hodgkins with pictures of your pieces: jane@portsmouthcreates.co.uk
OTHER LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
