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# Create Berwick

Culture & Creativity in Berwick-upon-Tweed

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- [The Curfew Run short film and soundscape celebrates Berwick’s living heritage](https://createberwick.co.uk/the-curfew-run-short-film-and-soundscape-celebrates-berwicks-living-heritage/) - Part of our Living Heritage Fund, the new film and original score celebrates Berwick-upon-Tweed's historic Curfew Run.
- [New art installation to crown everyday royalty of Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/new-art-installation-to-crown-everyday-royalty-of-berwick-upon-tweed/) - Our Wic is a new exhibition and interactive installation by artist Lucy Wright and Arts&Heritage taking inspiration from the crowning of the Tweed Salmon Queen.
- [Join the growing Guitar Orchestra making “beautiful noise” in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/the-guitar-orchestra/) - A gathering of amateur and professional acoustic guitar players, The Guitar Orchestra meet every Sunday at 6:15pm in St. Aidan's Hall in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- [Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation – New Monthly Artist Talk Series Launches in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/speakeasy-artists-in-conversation-new-monthly-artist-talk-series-launches-in-berwick-upon-tweed/) - Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation - New Monthly Artist Talk Series Launches in Berwick-upon-Tweed A new programme of artist talks is launching in Berwick-upon-Tweed this summer, bringing contemporary artists from across the UK to the town. The series of free, informal evening events is designed to inspire conversation, connection and creative exchange.Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation will
- [Welcome to LAB/OR8 - a brand new music and culture venture celebrating Berwick’s creative community](https://createberwick.co.uk/welcome-to-lab-or8-a-brand-new-music-and-culture-venture-celebrating-berwicks-creative-community/) - Where creatives meet and discuss Berwick’s creative community. LAB/OR8 shines a light on the people, stories and ideas shaping the town's cultural landscape.
- [Capacity building funding for creative and cultural businesses](https://createberwick.co.uk/capacity-building-funding-for-creative-and-cultural-businesses/) - Create Berwick has launched a new funding opportunity to support new and established small creative and cultural businesses in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- [Building creative careers in Berwick](https://createberwick.co.uk/building-creative-careers-in-berwick/) - Six young people, aged between 16 and 25, are completing paid work placements with cultural venues, business and artists in Berwick. The Create Your Future placements, delivered by Create Berwick, support young people to build creative careers in the town.
- [Berwick Open Studios](https://createberwick.co.uk/berwickopenstudios/) - We are building an exciting new event in Berwick-upon-Tweed where artists and creatives open their studios, venues and galleries to the public.
- [Improving health and wellbeing in Berwick through arts, culture and creativity ](https://createberwick.co.uk/improving-health-and-wellbeing-in-berwick-through-arts-culture-and-creativity/) - We launched a funding programme to help Berwick-based creatives deliver activities that could improve the health and wellbeing for residents in the town
- [Celebrating Wilson’s Tales with brand new exhibition of work](https://createberwick.co.uk/celebrating-wilsons-tales-with-brand-new-exhibition-of-work/) - Berwick-based illustrator and designer Ali Edwards work is inspired by the landscapes and history of a place, creating unique, hand-drawn maps and illustrations.
- [Music community research in Berwick](https://createberwick.co.uk/music-community-research-in-berwick/) - We’re working in partnership with the amazing team at Index Music on a research project looking at the music ecosystem in Berwick upon Tweed
- [Funding boost helps stone carver grow her business and share her skills](https://createberwick.co.uk/funding-boost-helps-stone-carver-grow-her-business-and-share-her-skills/) - Josephine Crossland is a freelance stone carver working at Hutton Stone. Originally from Dorset, she now lives and works in Berwick, running a business which encompasses architectural and conservation work, memorial carvings, and sculpture.
- [(Closed) FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Piloting a new cultural experience in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/funding-opportunity-piloting-a-new-cultural-experience-in-berwick-upon-tweed/) - We’re seeking a highly motivated freelancer(s) with knowledge of the creative and cultural industries to develop and deliver a marketing and selling event for Berwick in 2026.
- [Berwick-upon-Tweed to bid for UK Town of Culture](https://createberwick.co.uk/berwick-upon-tweed-to-bid-for-uk-town-of-culture/) - Berwick-upon-Tweed will bid to become the first ever UK Town of Culture in 2028
- [Most successful year to date for Berwick storyteller](https://createberwick.co.uk/most-successful-year-to-date-for-berwick-storyteller/) - In 2025, support from Create Berwick has helped storyteller Chris Adriaanse to reach his largest audience to date.
- [Creative Action Fund Pop Ups](https://createberwick.co.uk/creative-action-fund-pop-ups/) - Creative Action Fund : Pop Ups To support people through the Creative Action Fund application process Darren Hollywell, Project Officer at Create Berwick will be holding a series of pop up sessions at The Straw Yard.If you are interested in applying for the Creative Action Fund, come along and talk through your ideas with Darren and
- [Art and Culture as Society’s Superpower for Positive Change](https://createberwick.co.uk/art-and-culture-as-societys-superpower-for-positive-change/) - Art and Culture as Society’s Superpower for Positive Change We hope you can join us for this free, public presentation by Matt Baker, who will draw on 30 years of experience of integrating artistic practice into communities, places and power structures, in the context of Berwick and local momentum for ‘culturally-led regeneration’.When Thursday 28th August, 2pm
- [Create a Space Berwick 2026](https://createberwick.co.uk/create-a-space-berwick-2026/) - Create a Space is a creative arts project for neurodiverse young people.
- [Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film](https://createberwick.co.uk/transforming-an-empty-shop-into-a-year-round-space-for-film/) - Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film More than 2,600 visits were made to screenings, workshops and events, or to try out film making at The Burr of Berwick – a former empty shop transformed into a free exhibition, screening and events space as part of the Berwick Film and Media Arts More than 2,600 visits were made to screenings, workshops and events, or to try out film making at The Burr of Berwick – a former empty shop transformed into a free exhibition, screening and events space as part of the Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival.
- [[Closed] New funding announced to create three Cultural Resource Hubs in Berwick](https://createberwick.co.uk/new-funding-announced-to-create-three-cultural-resource-hubs-in-berwick/) - The £50,000 funding will allow empty spaces in the town to be transformed into new creative hubs for workshops, exhibitions, events, activities, and more.
- [[Closed] - New Creatively Healthy Berwick Fund launched](https://createberwick.co.uk/creatively-healthy-berwick-fund/) - Funding to support Berwick-based cultural and creative practitioners and organisations to deliver activities that provide health and wellbeing benefits.
- [Creative Action Fund Open for applications](https://createberwick.co.uk/creative-action-fund/) - Image: Ericka Stevenson, Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival Creative Action Fund open for applications The Creative Action Fund is open to all creatives in Berwick and surrounding wards, needing investment to boost their careers or productivity. And, to creatives, cultural organisations and community groups wanting to produce new creative activity within the Create Berwick
- [Mapping a future for Berwick’s music scene](https://createberwick.co.uk/mapping-a-future-for-berwicks-music-scene/) - Mapping a future for Berwick’s music scene Berwick’s passion for music, and the town’s support for the sector and the many people that work within it, was on full display earlier this week at our special music community drop-in session at Repas7 By Night.More than 45 musicians, promoters and music supporters joined us and our
- [Applications open for third and final annual art commission opportunity in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/elementor-3414/) - We’re seeking a cultural agency, artist, curator or creative producer to deliver an ambitious contemporary art commission in 2026 (no later than January 2027).
- [New Living Heritage Fund to create two new cultural events/festivals in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/new-living-heritage-fund-to-create-two-new-cultural-events-festivals-in-berwick-upon-tweed/) - Create Berwick has launched a new Living Heritage Fund to commission two new cultural events or festivals for the town.
- [Supporting Berwick young people to hone creative skills](https://createberwick.co.uk/supporting-berwick-young-people-to-hone-creative-skills/) - In early 2025, 11 young people from Berwick developed their skills as artists, through a new project funded by Create Berwick.
- [Join us for our second Berwick Community Radio workshop on 27 August](https://createberwick.co.uk/join-us-for-our-second-berwick-community-radio-workshop-on-27-august/) - Join us for our second Berwick Community Radio workshop on 27 August Following the huge success of our first Berwick Community Radio workshop earlier this month, we’re delighted to announce we’ll be running another free one-day workshop on Wednesday 27 August from 10am – 4:30pm at The William Elder Building (56-58 Castlegate).This practical, hands-on workshop
- [Berwick Radio 101 - shaping the town's Community Radio Station](https://createberwick.co.uk/berwick-radio-101-shaping-the-towns-community-radio-station/) - Do you want to be the next Greg James or Zoe Ball and take to the airwaves across Berwick? Well now’s your chance.
- [Berwick’s community and industry ‘royalty’ to be celebrated in new exhibition inspired by crowning of Tweed Salmon Queen](https://createberwick.co.uk/new-exhibition-inspired-by-crowning-of-tweed-salmon-queen/) - Community groups and Berwick’s diverse industries will have a starring role in a new exhibition inspired by the crowning of the Tweed Salmon Queen.
- [£510,000 funding boost to create new culture and creative workspaces in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/510000-funding-boost-to-create-new-culture-and-creative-workspaces-in-berwick-upon-tweed/) - Create Berwick and Northumberland County Council has launched a new £510,000 fund to support new workspace capital development projects in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- [🚨 Creative Action Fund Open: deadline 31 July 2025](https://createberwick.co.uk/creative-action-april/) - Creative Action Fund Download Application Form Download Eligibility Guidlines The Creative Action Fund is open to all creatives in Berwick and surrounding areas, needing investment to boost their careers or productivity. And, to creatives, cultural organisations and community groups wanting to produce new creative activity within the Create Berwick zone.Size of grant – between £1,000 and
- [£110,000 of grants awarded to support Berwick’s creative and cultural sector](https://createberwick.co.uk/110000-of-grants-awarded-to-support-berwicks-creative-and-cultural-sector/) - More than £110,000 of grants have been awarded to support creative and cultural sector in Berwick-upon-Tweed–& applications are now being invited for the next round of funding.
- [Free proposal-writing workshop for Berwick artists and creatives](https://createberwick.co.uk/free-proposal-writing-workshop-for-berwick-artists-and-creatives/) - Artists and creatives in Berwick are invited to a free workshop on how to write winning proposals.
- [Bring Your Idea to Life: event on 22 & 23 April](https://createberwick.co.uk/cash-for-your-cause-6-march-2024-2/) - Bring Your Idea to Life Overview:For Berwick community groups, arts and culture organisations, creative freelancers, and businesses interested in developing creative ideas and securing funding for projects in the local area.Join us for a series of informal sessions over two days to understand more about Create Berwick, find out how to apply to our Creative
- [Annual Art Commission, apply by 18 April 2025](https://createberwick.co.uk/annual-art-commission-apply-by-18-april-2025/) - Deliver our Annual Art Commission The culture and creative sector are a key part of Northumberland’s economy, and Berwick-upon-Tweed is at the heart of this movement.As part of the ambitious Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) initiative, Northumberland County Council has secured £1.5 million from the North of Tyne Combined Authority to support sector growth, attract
- [Cultural Resource Hubs: apply by 25 April 2025](https://createberwick.co.uk/cultural-resource-hubs-apply-by-25-april-2025/) - Cultural Resource Hubs, apply now We’re inviting proposals for temporary ‘pop-up’ or time-limited cultural resource hubs to increase the quality and range of cultural and creative opportunities in Berwick, these hubs must act as spaces for people to see, experience and take part in creative and cultural activities.Apply by Friday 25 April 2025.Applications must go
- [Artists Create Berwick: Paddy Hartley](https://createberwick.co.uk/artists-create-berwick-paddy-hartley/) - Artists Create Berwick: Paddy Hartley As part of our You Create Berwick series, we’re talking to, spotlighting, and cheering on the people, communities, artists, cultural organisations, and creatives who create Berwick.Here, we talk to artist Paddy Hartley about finding his creative home in Berwick.Paddy Hartley’s artistic practice flows in two distinct channels: the figurative, politically
- [Peer-to-peer training provider, apply by 21 February 2025](https://createberwick.co.uk/peer-to-peer-training-provider-apply-by-21-february-2025/) - Peer-to-Peer training provide, apply now The culture and creative sector play a crucial role in Northumberland’s economy, and Berwick-upon-Tweed is at the heart of this creative movement. As part of the ambitious Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) initiative, funded by £1.5 million from the North East Combined Authority, Northumberland County Council is investing in Berwick’s
- [Creative Action Fund: Empowering Berwick’s Creative Community](https://createberwick.co.uk/creative-action-fund-empowering-berwicks-creative-community/) - Empowering Berwick’s Cultural and Creative Community The Creative Action Fund continues to support Berwick’s vibrant cultural and creative scene, enabling local artists, organisations, and communities to deliver innovative projects that celebrate the town’s heritage, creativity, and diversity. In Round 2 (2024), we supported 11 projects with a total value invested £43,000.Creative Action Fund, Round 2
- [Matthew Rosier chosen to bring giant-scale projection to Berwick Barracks](https://createberwick.co.uk/projection-berwick-barracks/) - Giant scale projection to transform Berwick Barracks Press Release | 8 November 2024British artist Matthew Rosier chosen as the first commission of the Living Barracks Project following our open call for a new light commissionBritish artist Matthew Rosier (b.1990) will bring his signature community-led installation artwork to Berwick in 2025 when he transforms the historic
- [Kathryn Elkin at The Maltings, 2 November](https://createberwick.co.uk/kathryn-elkin-at-the-maltings/) - Video and performance artistKathryn Elkin at The Maltings On Saturday 2 November, Northern Irish artist Kathryn Elkin will present Thick Presence: All at Once – The Body in the Voiceover Booth at The Maltings.This work has been supported by Create Berwick’s Creative Action Fund.Thick Presence: All at Once – The Body in the Voiceover Booth is a
- [[closed] Vindolanda Artist Residency apply by 18 October](https://createberwick.co.uk/vindolanda-artist-residency-apply-by-18-october/) - Artist residency at Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum The Land We Walk On: art, archaeology, and climate changeThe Vindolanda Charitable Trust is inviting artists who live and work in North East, the North West and Yorkshire and Humber to apply for a 20 day on- site research residency in February and March 2025 at its
- [The Maltings will light up Berwick this winter](https://createberwick.co.uk/the-maltings-lights-up-create-berwick/) - The Maltings will light up Berwick this winter Maltings (Berwick) Trust secures the first in a series of major art commissions funded by Create Berwick, which will see artists create light installations for the town.We’re very pleased to announce the Maltings (Berwick) Trust as our first major commission partner.Maltings (Berwick) Trust will produce a light-installation
- [[closed] Apply for light commission by 5 August 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/apply-for-light-commission-by-5-august-2024/) - Apply for a light commission In partnership with The Maltings (Berwick) and The Living Barracks Project we’re looking to appoint an artist or arts organisation to develop an ambitious new temporary light commission for Berwick Barracks. Apply by 9am on Monday 5 August 2024. Size of commission: £50,000 What are we looking for? We’re looking
- [Cultural Resource Hubs Announced](https://createberwick.co.uk/cultural-resource-hubs-announced/) - Create Berwick Announces Funding for Three Cultural Resource Hubs Create Berwick is thrilled to announce the funding of three exciting Cultural Resource Hubs as part of our ongoing commitment to enhance Berwick-upon-Tweed’s creative and cultural landscape.These hubs are designed to foster community engagement, support local artists, and give everyone living and working in Berwick a
- [[closed] Cultural Resource Hubs: apply by 24 May 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/cultural-resource-hubs-apply-by-24-may-2024/) - Cultural Resource Hubs: apply now We’re inviting proposals for temporary ‘pop-up’ or time-limited cultural resource hubs to increase the quality and range of cultural and creative opportunities in Berwick, these hubs must act as spaces for people to see, experience and take part in creative and cultural activities.Apply by Friday 24 May 2024.Size of grant/s:One
- [Ceri Hand Mentoring Programme](https://createberwick.co.uk/ceri-hand-mentoring-programme/) - Unlock your potential with Ceri Hand - new programme announced We’re giving creatives and cultural leaders the chance to receive mentoring and coaching from artist mentor Ceri Hand and her team.Click here to read the guidelines and apply.Create Berwick today invites artists and creatives living or working in a TD15 postcode to apply for a
- [[closed] Apply for Ceri Hand Coaching - deadline 4 July 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/apply-for-ceri-hand-coaching-mentorship/) - Apply by 4 July for Ceri Hand Coaching & Mentorship Download Application Form Download Eligibility Guidlines OverviewCeri Hand is a national agency specialising in coaching and mentorship for the creative sector, founded by director Ceri Hand who has over 20+ years’ experience in the arts industry as a curator, creative leader, and as a director
- [🚨 Capital Fund Call Out: now closed](https://createberwick.co.uk/capital-fund/) - Capital Fund Call Out OverviewThe Capital Fund call out is urgent and time-limited. We must receive your application by 5pm on Friday 5 April 2024.We are looking for proposals that support the development of physical spaces and places where creatives, artists, local people, and visitors can create work, collaborate, and experience cultural activity.This includes creative
- [Cash for Your Cause - 6 March 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/cash-for-your-cause-6-march-2024/) - Cash for Your Cause Date: 6 March 2024 Location: Berwick Workspace Sign-up: Register here now Event Information: Overview:A free one-day workshop for arts, cultural and community groups keen to improve their financial stability.This day is organised and provided by Create Berwick in partnership with the National Arts Fundraising School.About the Workshop:This day is the perfect
- [Cash for Your Cause - 7 February 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/cash-for-your-cause/) - Cash for Your Cause Date: 7 February 2024 Location: Berwick Workspace Sign-up: Register here now Event Information: Overview:A free one-day workshop for arts, cultural and community groups keen to improve their financial stability.This day is organised and provided by Create Berwick in partnership with the National Arts Fundraising School.About the Workshop:This day is the perfect
- [Write to Win: Mastering Investment Bids - 15 Nov & February 2024](https://createberwick.co.uk/write-to-win-mastering-investment-bids/) - Write to Win: Mastering Investment Bids Date: 15 November 2023 & February 2024 (date TBC) Location: The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed Sign-up: Register here now Event Information: Overview: Are you tired of pouring time into investment applications only to face rejection? Do daunting forms leave you frustrated? Are you a freelancer or a SME in the creative
- [Create Berwick Launch](https://createberwick.co.uk/create-berwick-launch/) - Create Berwick Launch at The Maltings In October, we officially launched the Create Berwick project at The Maltings. With Councillors Catherine Seymour, Isabel Hunter and Georgina Hill in attendance, we welcomed a small group of artists, creatives and residents from Berwick to share news of the project so far and what you can expect from Create
- [Studio / Workshop Rental Opportunity](https://createberwick.co.uk/studio-workshop-rental-opportunity/) - Studio / Workshop Rental Opportunity Renovated by architects in 2019, The Straw Yard (next to Berwick Barracks) comprises two buildings and an enclosed, gated outside yard space. The 29sqm office space has:broadbanda phone linea small kitchentwo toiletsstorage heating. The 55sqm workshop has:electricitypower socketsspecialist fitted rack lightingplease note there is no running water or heating. Outside there is hard
- [Create Berwick: Our Assets, Strengths & Opportunities](https://createberwick.co.uk/create-berwick-our-assets-strengths-opportunities/) - Create Berwick: Our Assets, Strengths & Opportunities Berwick is brimming with potential for growth and revival, with a strong focus on culture, creativity, and heritage. Backed by thorough research and input from the Berwick community, local businesses, and key organizations we know we can make Berwick one of the most distinctive, must-see cultural destinations in

## Pages

- [Culture & Creativity in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://createberwick.co.uk/) - Create Berwick aims to make Berwick-upon-Tweed one of the most distinctive, must-see cultural destinations in the UK by investing in arts, creativity & culture.
- [Our Wic](https://createberwick.co.uk/our-wic/) - Our Wic is a brand new exhibition and interactive installation in Berwick-upon-Tweed by artist Lucy Wright and contemporary arts agency Arts&Heritage.
- [Berwick Open Studios](https://createberwick.co.uk/berwickopenstudios/) - Building an exciting new event in Berwick where creatives open their studios, venues, & galleries to the public. Taking place in Berwick 26-27 September and 3-4 October
- [Applications](https://createberwick.co.uk/applications/) - Applications and Opportunities If you require further advice in the application process, please contact :andrea.oliver@northumberland.gov.uk – Berwick CCZ Project Manager darren.holleywell@northumberland.gov.uk – Berwick CCZ Project Officer Create Your Future - Youth Training Fund 2026 £5,000 exc VATYoung people’s work placement, training or mentorship projectDeadline for proposals: 1st May 2026Create Berwick is offering grants of up to
- [Our Approach](https://createberwick.co.uk/our-approach/) - Create Berwick aims to regenerate Berwick through cultural investment and innovation, by harnessing the expertise and resources of the local community.
- [News](https://createberwick.co.uk/news/) - Find out what's going on in the cultural & creative sectors of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- [Get Involved](https://createberwick.co.uk/get-involved/) - Get involved and find out more about the creative workshops, skills training and other events Create Berwick is putting on.
- [Projects](https://createberwick.co.uk/projects/) - Create Berwick's projects focus on Skills & Enterprise, Attracting Visitors, Engaging Communities and Creative Spaces.
- [Our Story](https://createberwick.co.uk/our-story/) - Berwick is a cultural hidden gem, we have the perfect mix of distinctive coastline, breath-taking landscapes, unique heritage and a vibrant arts scene.
- [Our Partners](https://createberwick.co.uk/our-partners/) - We are pleased to work with the following organisations, festivals and collectives in the development of Create Berwick projects and opportunities.
- [Explore Berwick](https://createberwick.co.uk/explore-berwick/) - Explore the creative and cultural destinations on offer in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.

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- [Places and Spaces](https://createberwick.co.uk/category/places-and-spaces/)

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