Creative directory
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The Culture Connects directory is a free creative resource open to anyone involved in the creative industries across Hampshire, designed to help you showcase your skills, connect meaningfully, and discover opportunities.
The Culture Connects directory is a free creative resource open to anyone involved in the creative industries across Hampshire, designed to help you showcase your skills, connect meaningfully, and discover opportunities.
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Risk Assessment in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sector
- Hampshire
Artswork
18.11.2025
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Organisation
Woolly Warriors
- Gosport
We create community knitting and crochet projects. We meet regularly in person to chat but you don’t have to come along to contribute. Supported by Gosport Borough Council via their Community Grants Scheme.
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Catherine Leonard
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
I work for INTO, the International National Trusts Organisation, to protect cultural heritage and promote sustainable development globally. With a background in heritage advocacy and international collaboration, I bring a passion for connecting people and places. Living in Hampshire, I’m inspired by its rich cultural landscape and committed to ensuring that creativity and heritage are accessible, inclusive, future-facing (and occasionally muddy).
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Flip Computing Ltd
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Flip Computing is an inclusion-first technology education company for all ages with a focus on creative technology. We create and review technical curriculums for primary school through to industry professionals. We have worked with Unity and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. We provide consultancy on making technology education resources and tools inclusive and accessible.
We’re the creators of Flock XR a browser-based 3D coding and creativity tool for young people aged 9-14+. Flock XR (eXtended Reality) allows young people to expressive themselves creatively and develop forward-facing skills for careers in creative and tech industries. Flock XR is free to use and has received funding from NLnet Foundation and the UK Game Fund.
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James Perrett
- Petersfield
I have been involved in the music business for over 35 years as a studio engineer and later specialising more in restoring and mastering recordings. I work for both individual artists and record labels. I have a strong interest in helping to promote music and also helping people with music technology – particularly as a moderator on the Sound On Sound forum.
I also have an electronic engineering and computing background which helps me to make sense of much of the new technology that it constantly emerging.
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Simon Peter Green
- Andover
I am a photographer passionate about social documentary, environmental portraiture, and visual sociology.
I try to place ethics at the core of my practice, often working in socially engaged ways and via partner negotiation and collaboration.
Previously I was a firefighter for 24 years, and then transitioned to event production, working globally with renowned clients like Duke Dumont, Wu-Tang Clan, Pusha T and many others.
After leaving the touring life, I earned a BA and MFA in photography (with distinction) at the University for the Creative Arts and now here I am doing what I love.
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Organisation
Army Flying Museum
- Andover
Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of British Army flying by visiting a hidden gem. The Army Flying Museum sits adjacent to the Army Air Corps Airfield at Middle Wallop, just 10 minutes from Andover. The Museum houses the impressive journey of British soldiers in the air from the pioneering days of balloons and kites to the Glider Pilot Regiment landing at Arnhem, right through to modern helicopter operations. Visitors are frequently surprised at the volume of artefacts, medals, fixed wing and rotary aircraft. Imaginative displays with a clever use of interactives provide for fascinating insight into the history of British Army aviation. The Museum offers a packed event programme and free activities for children at school holidays
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Spaces to hire for meetings, training, conferences, groups, and celebrations
- Gosport
Rowner Community Trust
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Funding
Jerwood Art Fund Commissions
- Hampshire
Art Fund
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Funding
Supporting Communities Grant
- Aldershot |
- Farnborough
Rushmoor Borough Council
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Capacity Builder
- Hampshire
Museum Development South West
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Funding
Supporting grassroots music
- Hampshire
Arts Council England
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Tower Auditorium Theatre
- Winchester
Kings' School Sports and Community Centre
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Planetarium
- Winchester
Winchester Science Centre
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The Nutshell
- Winchester
Discarded Nut
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Organisation
Quay West Studios
- Gosport
Recording Studio & Venue.
Quay West Studios resides in the 120 year old St John’s Church, ladened with architecture and history. Peaceful and inspiring, the space welcomes you with towering ceilings and stunning light.
Established in 2011 Quay West Studios set out to build the aspirations of its community and help the people they work with to achieve their goals, opening its doors at St John’s Church in 2022.
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Veronica G K Williams
- Eastleigh |
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
I am a Free Lance Artist Educator who is passionate about creating safe inclusive spaces that nurture people’s creativity. I started Home Ed Creatives 4 years ago – LIVE Online Group Art Classes for Home Educated children from the UK and abroad. I have since stared running in person sessions in various settings (Museums, Sports Centres and Community Centres) for participants of a variety of ages and abilities.
I have a personal creative practice, working mainly in watercolours. I also have a small business selling cards and products with my Art work on them.
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Jane Austen’s House
- Alton
Jane Austen’s House is one of the most important sites in English Literature and our national heritage. From this home Jane Austen wrote and revised all six of her novels, creating characters and worlds that are today read across the world and remain deeply influential for writers, readers and creatives.
The House has been open as a museum since 1949 and today houses an unparalleled collection of letters, first editions and objects in a beautiful and inspiring setting. Alongside permanent exhibitions the museum creates an annual program of temporary displays and regular festivals and workshops, as well as welcoming visits from schools and universities.
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Winchester Poetry Festival
- Winchester
We’re here to be a round table for poetry where everyone is welcome. We are a poetry organisation that does all sorts of things – from hosting our much-acclaimed biennial festival in Winchester, to our popular Winchester Poetry Prize competition, to our wider work with schools and community organisations.
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The Villagers
- Gosport
The Villagers are based in Gosport in Hampshire, and began life in 1986 with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Little Woodham (‘The 17th Century Village’). Every year since we have put on an open air production of one of Shakespeare’s plays, in Little Woodham and – in recent years – elsewhere across Southern England. Our aim is to enjoy ourselves, and to share some of that enjoyment with our audiences.
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Training
Creating Family Friendly Museums
- Hampshire
Museum Development South West
21.10.2025
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21.10.2025
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Training
November Carbon Literacy Course
- Hampshire
Museum Development South West
11.11.2025
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11.11.2025
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Church Hall
- Aldershot
Aldershot Baptist Church
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Organisation
The Spring
- Havant
We’re The Spring – a cross-artform and heritage organisation that brings people together to be inspired, get creative and try something new. We believe that arts, culture and heritage have the power to change lives, and we’re here to help make that happen.
Our hub, for creativity, learning and cultural opportunities for the community and beyond, is based in Havant Town and home to a 145 seater studio theatre, museum collection, workshop spaces and art studio. We also have key focuses on Creative Wellbeing, Place-making, Children and Young People and Opening Up of the Creative Industries.
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Gemma Kerr
- Eastleigh |
- New Forest |
- Winchester
I am a theatre-maker and director working across Hampshire and the UK.
My background is in new writing and site-responsive performance; I ran High Hearted Theatre with writer Marcelo Dos Santos, making productions for Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, Southwark Playhouse, Brighton Fringe, Omnibus London and more.
I currently work mostly in participatory practice and co-creation, creating work in collaboration with professional creatives and communities. I am also an artist-researcher with a particular interest in place, space and identity, and how theatre for social change.
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Organisation
Artswork
- Hampshire
Artswork is a charity that empowers young people through creativity, so they can build a better future – for themselves and others.
We run programmes and projects that pave the way for work in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. We give young people the means to make an impact in their communities, amplify their voices and help them find creative solutions. We provide placements and pre-employment training that could unlock creative careers young people might never have imagined – and much more.
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ZEST Collective
- Hampshire
We are ZEST, an art collective of Southampton-based artists. Based in Tower House, we represent new talent and support a range of artistic practices.
ZEST’s mission is to foster creative growth in both the local artistic community and local diverse communities.
We honour our space, our Southampton roots and uphold a sense of pride in our city: building its grassroots arts scene and actively advocating for artists in its future.
By connecting with local communities through workshops, events and collaborative projects, we facilitate access to the arts, create a sense of belonging in art spaces and build long-lasting relationships with local people.
We are proudly affiliated with leading creative arts organisation ‘a space’ arts.
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Organisation
Hampshire Music Service
- Winchester
Our commitment is to give every child a chance to participate, enjoy and achieve by making music together.
To provide a fully inclusive culture of music across the county for all children, young people, families and communities. To enable challenging, engaging, progressive, relevant and high-quality music education for all regardless of social and economic situations, gender, race or learning needs. Everyone has an entitlement to music and the arts – through strong and effective partnerships we strive to deliver effective provision with clear progression routes and the opportunity for all to
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Sarah Blackwell
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Havant
I am a professional artist, dancer and workshop facilitator recognised for hand painted murals, creative workshops and theatrical collaborative performances.
Delivering detailed paintings, innovative workshops, and explorative collaborations, my work caters to the immediate environment with the aims to elevate spaces, inspire individuals and encourage unity.
Commissioned by different councils, shops and organisations to design and paint murals reflecting nature. Produce workshops that include art and movement practice.
Collaborated with multiple groups and particularly enjoy performing with spoken word artists.
Over 10 years in the arts, commissioned by Tameside Council, Wembley Park, Harrow Council and charities such as MyYard.
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Kala the Arts
- Aldershot
From grassroots origins to international audiences, we produce high-quality dance projects, develop artistic careers and improve wellbeing for our participants. Our medium is the classical Indian dance of Odissi. Originating from the Bay of Bengal over two thousand years ago, Odissi deals with contemporary and classical themes that remain just as relevant in storytelling today. Its narratives are researched and presented to audiences as both movements and rasas, representing emotions of real life experiences such as love, devotion, anger and playfulness.
Our dancers and artists deliver renowned workshops and performances that bring Odissi to thousands of new audience members every year.
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Halls for hire
- Aldershot
Alderwood Leisure Centre
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Church Hall and Meeting Room
- Farnborough
Farnborough Baptist Church
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Function Room
- Farnborough
Basingstoke Canal Centre
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Princes Hall
- Aldershot
Rushmoor Borough Council
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Organisation
New Forest Heritage Centre
- New Forest
New Forest Heritage Centre, located in Lyndhurst, is a cultural hub offering a museum, gallery, reference library, and café. Operated by the New Forest Heritage Trust (Charity No. 1186656), the Centre shares the stories of the New Forest’s people, landscape, and traditions. It hosts exhibitions, learning programmes, and community events year-round. Free admission and a central location make it a key resource for heritage engagement and visitor orientation in the National Park.
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Culture in Common
- New Forest
Culture in Common is a community-led arts and culture programme for the New Forest, funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places initiative. Led by a consortium including Energise Me, Folio, The Handy Trust, New Forest District Council, and the National Park Authority, it aims to increase cultural engagement in underserved areas. Since 2022, it has reached over 45,000 residents through workshops, exhibitions, and creative clubs, co-designed with local communities to reflect their interests and needs.
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