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  • Expressions of Interest to trade at We Shine 2024!

    Are you a local artisan, maker, or small business owner looking to showcase your products? Portsmouth Creates invites you to express your interest in securing a market stall at our upcoming We Shine 2024...

  • ARTIST COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY – GUILDHALL WALK

    Portsmouth Creates, is working in partnership with Portsmouth City Council to support the commissioning of a semi-permanent public art installation, on the road surface in the pedestrianised area of the Guildhall Walk...

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    Supporting Grassroots Music – Arts Council England Funding Session

    In partnership with Arts Council England and Casemates Studios, Portsmouth Creates will be hosting a funding session that will support the development of the grassroots music sector in Portsmouth...

  • Welcome Our New Chair, Bernie Topham

    We are excited to announce the appointment of Bernie Topham as Portsmouth Creates new Chair of the Board...

  • Portsmouth Creates Launches Innovative Online Platform – The Portsmouth Creative Directory

    www.portsmouthcreativedirectory.co.uk is a directory website profiling a range of creative business and individuals. Portsmouth Creates are currently encouraging creative businesses to register and become part of a searchable network that will be promoted with schools, businesses, organisations, charities, individuals, community groups and other creatives...

  • Portsmouth Creative Directory – Register your Creative business today!

    By signing up today, you’ll be joining a searchable network offering a wide range of products and services to corporate organisations, schools, businesses, charities, individuals, community groups, and other creatives...

  • CREATIVE SPACES – 23 FEB 2024

    Join us for an event that will empower the voice of the creative sector, exploring both the barriers and potential for enabling access to space across the city...

  • WE CREATE MARKET AND LAUNCH OF THE PORTSMOUTH CREATIVE DIRECTORY

    This weekend over 7000 people visit the WE CREATE CHRISTMAS MARKET and we are ecstatic. The market, which showcased the exceptional creative talents of Portsmouth designers, makers, and artists, featured 52 independent stalls offering a diverse range of seasonal gifts...

  • WE CREATE MARKET – Full of Community and Creative Spirit

    Preparations are underway for the return of the much anticipated WE CREATE MARKET, a creative and unique shopping experience at Cascades Shopping Centre on Saturday, 9th, and Sunday, 10th December. We Create Markets spotlight the exceptional talents of Portsmouth...

  • EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE RECRUITING A NEW CHAIR TO LEAD OUR BOARD

    This role will play a significant part in the next chapter of our organisation...

  • WE CREATE MARKET – A Festive Celebration of Local Artisans and Creativity

    Preparations are underway for the return of the much anticipated WE CREATE MARKET, a creative and unique shopping experience at Cascades Shopping Centre on Saturday, 9th, and Sunday, 10th December. We Create Markets spotlight the exceptional talents of Portsmouth...

  • Arts Council England – Funding Surgery

    This event is being hosted to encourage more applications from Portsmouth, one of Art Council England's Priority Places, where they want to increase investment and engagement in arts, culture and creativity. They are particularly interested in hearing from those who are first time applicants and/or are working in or are based in Portsmouth.

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