Peer-to-peer training provider, apply by 21 February 2025

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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

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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, […]

Matthew Rosier chosen to bring giant-scale projection to Berwick Barracks

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Giant scale projection to transform Berwick Barracks Press Release | 8 November 2024 British artist Matthew Rosier chosen as the first commission of the Living Barracks Project following our open call for a new light commission British artist Matthew Rosier (b.1990) will bring his signature community-led installation artwork to Berwick in 2025 when he transforms […]

Kathryn Elkin at The Maltings, 2 November

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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 […]

Cultural Resource Hubs Announced

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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 […]

Creative Action Fund Open for applications

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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 […]

[closed] Vindolanda Artist Residency apply by 18 October

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Artist residency at Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum The Land We Walk On: art, archaeology, and climate change The 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 […]

[closed] Apply for light commission by 5 August 2024

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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 […]

The Maltings will light up Berwick this winter

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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 […]

[closed] Apply for Ceri Hand Coaching – deadline 4 July 2024

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Apply by 4 July for Ceri Hand Coaching & Mentorship Download Application Form Download Eligibility Guidlines Overview Ceri 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 […]