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  • MEANWHILE USE SCHEME

    Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Creates have teamed up to launch a Meanwhile Use scheme in Portsmouth which aims to transform vacant properties into vibrant community spaces through meanwhile use...

  • WE CONNECT 2024 – WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY

    We Connect 2024 has been hailed a success after bringing together local creatives, arts organisations, and charities for a dynamic day of collaboration at Fratton Park...

  • WE CONNECT CONFERENCE 2024 INFORMATION

    This year, we will explore the vital role that creativity plays in supporting inclusion and discuss how with communities we can create meaningful and impactful collectively...

  • CONAN DOYLE COLLECTION LIGHT PROJECT – AS PART OF WE SHINE

    This year, we will explore the vital role that creativity plays in supporting inclusion and discuss how with communities we can create meaningful and impactful collectively...

  • BOOKING NOW OPEN – WE CONNECT CONFERENCE 2024

    This year, we will explore the vital role that creativity plays in supporting inclusion and discuss how with communities we can create meaningful and impactful collectively...

  • ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND, DYCP GRANT WORKSHOP

    The workshop aims to guide you through the application process, share tips for success, and answer all your burning questions...

  • PORTSMOUTH’S NEW STREET MURAL: MENTORSHIP

    Portsmouth Creates, in collaboration with Portsmouth City Council, is proud to unveil a new street art mural, a vibrant addition to the improved walking and cycling route in Southsea.

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    WE CONNECT NETWORKING EVENT

    Join us to celebrate the launch of the Portsmouth Creates Creative Directory and network with other creatives...

  • EVENTS MANAGER WANTED FOR WE CONNECT 2024

    Portsmouth Creates is seeking a dynamic Freelance Events Manager to lead the delivery and onsite event management of our annual conference, WE CONNECT 2024...

  • WE CONNECT CONFERENCE 2024

    This year, we will explore the vital role that creativity plays in supporting inclusion and discuss how with communities we can create meaningful and impactful collectively...

  • An Invitation to Respond: Portsmouth Literature and Literacy 2025

    2025 will be a year of celebrating our city's rich literature heritage, future, and the challenges we face. Portsmouth Creates invites creatives and community groups to submit activations...

  • WE SHINE 2024 – COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITY

    The ‘We Shine Together’ programme is looking to award a limited number of artists with a commissioning opportunity to create and exhibit a new installation or perform new work over 3 evenings as part of the We Shine 2024 festival...

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