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.

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Communcating With Confidence

Communcating With Confidence

  • Gosport

Liz Garland

05.03.2026 - 05.03.2026
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IAMFlow CIC

IAMFlow CIC

  • Hampshire
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  • National
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  • New Forest
IAMFlow CIC uses creativity and collaboration to support underserved communities through arts and wellbeing activities, promoting personal growth and social inclusion. The company offers a wide range of creative workshops and participatory performances, designed to improve physical and mental wellbeing while fostering connections with nature.
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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

  • Hampshire

Breakout Youth

23.01.2026 - 09.02.2026
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Admin Officer

Admin Officer

  • Hampshire
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  • Winchester

Breakout Youth

23.01.2026 - 09.02.2026
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Motiv8 South

Motiv8 South

  • Fareham
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  • Gosport
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  • Havant
For almost 30 years Motiv8 has supported young people aged 9 to 19 (25 with SEND) in Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth, and Havant – and across Hampshire. Grounded in lived experience, always free, and based within their neighbourhoods our work is place based and delivered through eight interconnected strands that ‘wrap around’ all parts of a young person’s life: Youth Voice & Influence, Youth in Community, Youth & Family, Youth Mentoring, Youth Health & Wellbeing, Youth Skills, Youth Futures, and Youth Hubs.
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Diane

Diane

  • Fareham
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  • Hampshire
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  • Havant
I’m an illustrator passionate about connecting people, especially children and families to culture and nature through engaging artwork. I’ve worked with the National Trust, creating illustrations for family trails and events that educate and inspire curiosity. I also create children’s book-style illustrations, crafting playful, imaginative visuals that spark learning and wonder. I also freelance as an artist Educator delivering workshops to children and the community for Pallant House Gallery.
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Hannah Read

Hannah Read

  • Gosport
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  • Hampshire
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  • Havant
I’m Hannah, a graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience in branding, print and digital design. I help businesses communicate clearly and confidently through thoughtful, well-crafted design. As a creative partner, I take the time to understand your business, goals and audience, and by working closely with clients and their teams, I create design solutions that are considered, effective and visually appealing. My work covers everything from branding and design for print to websites, including e-commerce. I manage projects from concept to delivery, coordinating suppliers and specialists as needed, and I take pride in being friendly, reliable and responsive while delivering work that adds clarity and confidence to your brand.
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Tim Holdsworth

Tim Holdsworth

  • Hampshire
I have 30 plus years experience developing, designing and making hands-on, interactive and educational exhibits for Museums and Science Centres. I now have my own business offering consultancy in the field and designing and producing exhibits. My experience includes, concept design, exhibit development and prototyping, evaluation and feasibility assessment, production and install. It is a wonderfully interesting and enjoyable mission. I have also developed an interactive donation box for museums and science centres that amuses and informs the visitors as they make their generous donations.  
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Jobs and commissions
Freelance Co-ordinator (fixed term)

Freelance Co-ordinator (fixed term)

  • New Forest

Folio (Creative Forest)

05.01.2026 - 23.01.2026
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Emma Golby-Kirk

Emma Golby-Kirk

  • Eastleigh
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  • Hampshire
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  • Winchester
I am a freelance heritage professional, dedicated to supporting museums to connect with communities and tell stories that matter. I am experienced in (i) oral history interviewing and museum audio production (ii) interpretation and exhibition development, (iii) co-curation and co-production; (iv) project management; (v) training & facilitation (vi) securing grant funding; (vii) audience development; and (viii) charity sector leadership. I am based in Hampshire and work throughout the south of England and the Midlands. I am passionate about the power of museums to promote wellbeing and place-shaping. I have an affinity to the Solent region and especially enjoy helping a wide variety of people to flourish through community-led participation.
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Filiz Taylan Yuzak

Filiz Taylan Yuzak

  • Winchester
Hello, I’m Filiz, the founder of Vibrant Content. I help independent, creative, and sustainable businesses on how to become more visible online, through content and social media marketing. I am an award-winning content writer with 14 years of experience. I would be happy to support you with your marketing, content, and social media needs. 💻 Book your FREE discovery call with me here: cal.com/vibrantcontent/freediscoverycall 🌐 Visit my website: vibrantcontent.co.uk 📢 Sign up to my newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1944040/172253971305465198/share 📩 Email me: hello@vibrantcontent.co.uk
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Move Momentum

Move Momentum

  • Winchester
Move Momentum is an award-winning local charity based in Winchester, Hampshire that aims to make dance accessible to everyone. We provide inclusive and affordable dance classes for people who otherwise might not have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of dance. We focus on providing weekly classes tailored for older adults, people with disabilities (including dedicated classes for wheelchair users), people with long-term health conditions, and young people facing barriers to accessing dance. We also offer online dance education and work across Hampshire to provide inclusive dance classes to SEN schools, care homes and other charities and community groups.
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Introduction to Understanding Local Health Data and Identifying Needs: Using the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

Introduction to Understanding Local Health Data and Identifying Needs: Using the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

  • Hampshire

Public Health Hampshire County Council

05.02.2026 - 05.02.2026
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Generate Skills – Intro to Canva

Generate Skills – Intro to Canva

  • Gosport

Hampshire Cultural Trust

14.01.2026 - 14.01.2026
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Generate Skills – Building a strong grant budget

Generate Skills – Building a strong grant budget

  • Gosport

Hampshire Cultural Trust

15.01.2026 - 15.01.2026
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Generate Skills – Event Planning Essentials

Generate Skills – Event Planning Essentials

  • Gosport

Hampshire Cultural Trust

21.01.2026 - 28.01.2026
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Lucy Marder

Lucy Marder

  • Hampshire
I’m a coach, consultant, and facilitator helping arts and culture organisations strengthen boards, improve governance, and plan for a sustainable future. I work with creative, purpose-driven teams to make change practical – whether through board development, leadership coaching, or strategic planning. With experience across charities, cultural organisations and business, my goal is simple: help you stay focused, embrace change, and thrive while staying true to your mission. Let’s talk if you want to lead with confidence and make a bigger impact.
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James Aldridge

James Aldridge

  • Andover
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  • Hampshire
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  • New Forest
I am a Wiltshire-based visual artist and consultant working with people and places through commissions, projects, residencies, walks and workshops. I work with media of relevance to each place, its ecology and heritage, from ‘natural’ and recycled materials, to photographs, text, sound and video. Previous Hampshire residencies have included working with Spud (New Forest), John Hansard Museum (Southampton) and Andover Museum. My consultancy work includes writing for publication, mentoring for emerging artists/creatives, and advisory work/professional development for the arts/heritage and environmental sectors. Access and inclusion is key to all my work, with a particular focus on the value of queer and neurodivergent voices/experiences.
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Y Services for Young People – (Voices For Pride Project)

Y Services for Young People – (Voices For Pride Project)

  • Fareham
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  • Gosport
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  • Havant
A new National Lottery Heritage Fund project, that will explore, research, and co-create a more contemporary and representative narrative of Portsmouth’s (and surrounding areas) LGBTQ+ heritage. Led by Y Services, in partnership with Portsmouth City Archives and Hampshire Cultural Trust, the project will: • Train young people and volunteers in heritage research skills • Record oral histories • Document the history and growth of Portsmouth Pride • Deliver exhibitions, events, and community learning We believe this project offers an exciting opportunity for local organisations, community centres, groups, and local residents to get involved. For more information contact Dawn Tracy dawn@yservices.co.uk 07503 353636
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Jobs and commissions
You Are Here Digital Commissions – Closing 9th January 5pm.

You Are Here Digital Commissions – Closing 9th January 5pm.

  • Gosport

Culture Connects

28.11.2025 - 13.12.2025
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Space to Create Artist Commissions

Space to Create Artist Commissions

  • Gosport

Culture Connects

28.11.2025 - 27.02.2026
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New Forest Creative Commissions

New Forest Creative Commissions

  • New Forest

Culture Connects

16.01.2026 - 16.01.2026
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Helen Wallbridge – Hampshire Community Heritage & Wellbeing

Helen Wallbridge – Hampshire Community Heritage & Wellbeing

  • Eastleigh
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  • Hampshire
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  • New Forest
I am a community archaeologist & wellbeing facilitator. I love to discover and tell untold stories from the past & to help people discover history & engage in cultural heritage. I help heritage organisations with community engagement, co-creation, education, outreach & interpretation. I offer public historical walks and talks. I am passionate about the role heritage can play in wellbeing & communities. I enjoy taking heritage into care settings & groups, with through reminiscence & object handling. I have completed the Green Dementia Care programme am looking forward to offering Elders of the Woods sessions very soon. In community venues, I run Arts, Crafts & Archaeology workshops & work with social prescribers.  
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Damian Kelly Basher

Damian Kelly Basher

  • Hampshire
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  • New Forest
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  • Winchester
Damian is the Hampshire Poet 2024-26. He works with arts organisations, councils, schools, museums and community groups to get people to connect & have fun performing  and writing poetry. He also does commissions and residencies.  Damian is an experienced spoken word poet. He’s performed at events and festivals around the UK (Royal Albert Hall, Edingburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, WOMAD) and The British School in Rome. ” With written and spoken word, images and performance I explore how we live now: with each other, the more-than-human world and our changing climate.
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Sophie Robinson

Sophie Robinson

  • Hampshire
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  • Havant
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  • Petersfield
Hello! I’m a creative family and brand photographer making uplifting images to build connection. A former architect with 17 years’ photographic experience, my approach is inclusive and collaborative. My work helps to captivate and convert audiences for like-minded clients by reflecting their values and bringing creations to life. I carry out portraits & headshots; behind-the-scenes & lifestyle content; event coverage; and spatial or product photography. My portfolio includes work with designers, performers, makers, sustainable brands and entrepreneurs.
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Generate Grants

Generate Grants

  • Gosport

Hampshire Cultural Trust

03.12.2025 - 23.01.2026
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Alys Scott-Hawkins

Alys Scott-Hawkins

  • Eastleigh
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  • Hampshire
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  • National
I’m an artist based in Southampton, and I work freelance as a specialist in Artist Support, helping other creative people with their work. Drawing on my 20+ years experience as an animation director, creative business owner, university lecturer, and work with local and national arts organisations, I provide one-to-one advice and support with: finding opportunities and building networks planning a project or activity feedback on your work making an application for funding managing work-life balance I also run workshops, deliver training and host panel discussions events and crit groups, and I provide access support for funding applications. I’m happy to meet in-person or online. Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to know more.
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Aldershot Contemporary

Aldershot Contemporary

  • Aldershot
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  • Alton
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  • Farnborough

Aldershot Contemporary

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Chapel Arts Studios

Chapel Arts Studios

  • Andover
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  • Hampshire
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  • National
Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is a socially engaged contemporary visual arts charity based in Andover, Hampshire. We are one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations (NPO). We believe that in a disconnected community with lack of access to cultural opportunities for all, we create a home of connections and possibilities through art. By being part of the cultural transformation of Andover and championing inclusion and creative potential in the wider region, we inspire our communities and nurture creatives,  transforming lives. We are home to a network of associate artists, of all ages and career stages.
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Training Room, meeting rooms and hot desking

Training Room, meeting rooms and hot desking

  • Aldershot

Aldershot Enterprise Centre

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The Diving Museum

The Diving Museum

  • Gosport
The Diving Museum is located in No2 Battery Stokes Bay Road Gosport. The museum is undergoing a redevelopment to repair and improve the building making more of it accessible to the public. The plans include new displays which will tell 3 stories: the history of diving, the history of No2 Battery, and the story of Stokes Bay. Until May 2025 the museum had been managed and operated solely by volunteers. Following funding and as part of the redevelopment it now has a small museum team of employed staff. The museum will reopen in 2026 and offer events, activities, and an education programme.
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Panda-monium

Panda-monium

  • Hampshire
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  • New Forest
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  • Winchester
Panda-monium are Hampshire’s leading panda-harmonium duo. They work with arts organisations and community groups. Their shows are always fun, friendly and appeal to people from all backgrounds, ages and cultures. “Panda-monium is stress-relief at its finest and leaves everyone happy. Not just to be recommended, but prescribed” – Matt West, Director Artful Scribe.  
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Sustainable Conservation Trust

Sustainable Conservation Trust

  • Hampshire
We’re the Sustainable Conservation Trust (SCT) – a not-for-profit team of architects, artists, and placemakers reusing historic buildings through creative collaboration and technology. From forts and slaughterhouses to alleyways and pop-ups, we bring forgotten spaces back to life with community at the heart. Our base at the Old Pay Office in Historic Dockyard is a living lab for residencies, skills workshops, and test projects. We welcome creatives of all kinds to join us in reimagining heritage – as a platform, not a museum piece. If you’re a local maker, artist, designer, photographer, coder, or storyteller and think heritage is more than bricks and plaques – let’s talk.  
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Energise Me

Energise Me

  • Hampshire
Energise Me is a charity that champions physical activity for all in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are working hard to make it easier for everyone to move more. Our goal is to create a happier, healthier and stronger future for local people. We won’t rest until everyone has the confidence, support and opportunity to be active on their own terms. Physical activity transforms lives. Our work is helping people to reduce their risk of major illnesses and depression. With your help, we are enabling communities to thrive. But we still have a long way to go. We are one of 42 Active Partnerships who work with partners to create an active nation.
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Susmita Bhattacharya

Susmita Bhattacharya

  • Eastleigh
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  • Hampshire
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  • Winchester
My debut novel, The Normal State of Mind (Parthian, 2015) was long listed for the Mumbai Association of Moving Images (MAMI) Word to Screen Prize. Table Manners (Dahlia Books, 2018) won the Saboteur Award for Best Short Story Collection in 2019. My short stories have been featured on BBC Radio 4. I develop and deliver writing workshops for various art galleries and organisations around Hampshire and beyond. I teach creative writing at University of Winchester and am a trustee of The Winchester Poetry Festival. I’ve also developed ands teach a short story course for Professional Writing Academy. I’m co-founder of Write Beyond Borders, a transnational mentoring project writers from South Asia and its diaspora.    
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Risk Assessment in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sector

Risk Assessment in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sector

  • Hampshire

Artswork

18.11.2025 -
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