Creative directory

Space

Halls, exhibitions and meeting spaces

• Alton

Alton Assembly Rooms

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Space

Private function room and hot desking at Bella Crafts

• Winchester

Bella Crafts

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Space

Studios for hire at Unit 12

• Winchester

Unit 12

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Individual

Joanna Blossom

• Gosport

Joanna Blossom is based in Alverstoke and offers tailor-made craft workshops for children and families of all ages and abilities.  A self taught artist, she has provided craft workshops for various companies and locations including The Portsmouth Guildhall, The Kings Theatre (Portsmouth), Elson Community Library & Hub, Chichester Festival Theatre, Croydon City Council and local libraries & primary schools in and around Hampshire. Joanna has been also been involved in funded projects such as Culture Spark for Chichester District Council, Fairytales at Furzey for the Minstead Trust, Pompey HAF project at Portsmouth City Museum and  Portsmouth Creates, We Shine Light Festival.

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Organisation

Buttercross Creative

Hampshire

Buttercross Creative is a small Winchester creative studio that creates visual communication through craftsmanship in typography and graphic design to express heritage, luxury, arts and culture with clients in the South of England, such as Hampshire Cultural Trust, Winchester City Council, Visit Eastbourne, Fareham Borough Council and Railway Heritage Trust. Individually, we are freelance graphic designers with a reach into London, and between us, we have a client list including Sotheby’s, Arup Group, Clarks, Transport for London and Searcys.

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Event

TEDxGosport

• Gosport

Annelies James and Emma Paxton

16.10.2025 - 16.10.2025

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Organisation

Hampshire Writers’ Society

Hampshire

Based in Winchester, the Hampshire Writers Society is a member-run society for writers. With the aim of supporting and inspiring the local writing community, we organise talks, workshops and more for our over 100 members.    

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Individual

Annelies James

• Gosport

Hey I am Annelies James a local videographer, trainer and cat-obsessed curator of all sorts of creative stuff. I have run my marketing agency, 22Midnight for over 7 years and in this time worked across the world making videos, creating content, training individuals and organisations, and curating TEDx events. In fact, TEDxGosport is on the way in October and we are looking for speakers. I love to collab, so get in touch.

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Space

Rockbourne Roman Villa

• New Forest

Hampshire Cultural Trust

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Individual

Fiona Greenhill

Hampshire

I’m a Coach, Trainer and Consultant working alongside, and supporting, people in theatre, arts and culture. I’m based in the New Forest. Chat to me about Leadership and Career Coaching; Risk and Safety training and organisational support. I’ve worked in the arts for 30 years, starting as Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) then Company & Stage Manager in theatre and opera – touring the UK and Europe and in the West End for over 14 years. I’ve held senior leadership roles at some of London’s leading venues including the Roundhouse and Almeida. I’ve worked across technical and production, health and safety, operations, general management and HR.

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Organisation

Funk Format Soul Rawkus

Hampshire

Funk Format is a leading Hip-Hop arts organisation specialising in Authentic Street Dance and Theatre. With 26 years of experience, it is the longest-running Hip-Hop dance specialist in the Solent region. Funk Format made history by launching Hampshire’s first-ever Hip-Hop dance festival and bringing original pioneers from New York to communities across the South Coast. Its innovative projects, inspiring sessions, and performances spark creativity, confidence, and self-belief through the power of dance. Led by officially qualified and experienced Street Dance teachers, Funk Format delivers high-quality dance education across the UK, Europe, and worldwide-setting the standard for authentic, impactful Street Dance teaching.

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Individual

Sasha Biloshisky

Hampshire

Sasha Biloshisky is a UK-based choreographer, artistic producer, movement artist, and entrepreneur. Inspired by Hip-Hop culture and Breaking, he expanded into Street Dance, Parkour, and theatre. Sasha has worked with artists like Sean Paul, Kylie Minogue, and Boy George, and produced shows for leading car brands. His credits include the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and the West End’s Daddy Cool. Founder of ArtGility, and Funk Format, he creates platforms for youth empowerment through dance and arts. He created Rawkus City – Portsmouth’s first Hip-Hop Arts Festival. Sasha lectures on dance education (New Bucks University, PGCE, University of Chichester) and consults for ISTD, championing authentic expression and creative potential.

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Space

Flexible space at YourSpace

• Gosport

YourSpace, Gosport

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Organisation

YourSpace, Gosport

• Gosport

A space to serve the local community, providing digital skills training, co-working, and creative events. Run by Citizens Advice Gosport on behalf of Gosport Borough Council, with funding from the UK Government. We are a large unit on Gosport High Street and offer display space for art and space to run creative workshops. Currently open on the last Saturday of each month. Out of hours venue hire is available.    

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Individual

Natalie Johns

Hampshire

Natalie is a contemporary dancer, choreographer and teacher. Her artistic values are rooted in creating and contributing to collaborative, narrative-driven dance work. She is also passionate about using dance as a tool for positive social change.

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Jobs and commissions

Inspirer – Programming Team

• Winchester

Wonderseekers / Winchester Science Centre

01.05.2025 - 30.06.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Business Development Officer (Venue Hire and Corporate Partnerships)

• Winchester

Wonderseekers / Winchester Science Centre

01.05.2025 - 30.06.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Volunteers on the Watercress Line

Hampshire

The Watercress Line

01.04.2025 - 31.12.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Volunteer Shop Assistant / Front of House (weekend)

Hampshire

The Rifleman's Museum

23.05.2025 - 31.07.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Collections Catalogue Volunteer

Hampshire

Beaulieu

21.05.2025 - 30.06.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Volunteer – Museum Steward

Hampshire

Fordingbridge Museum

23.05.2025 - 31.12.2025

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Training

Becoming a manager

National

Arts Marketing Association

03.06.2025 - 03.06.2025

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Training

In-house content creation: Making the most of your resources

National

HdK

24.06.2025 - 24.06.2025

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Training

Historical Context of Disability in the Arts

National

Arts Marketing Association

16.06.2025 - 16.06.2025

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Training

Webinar AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding

National

Figurative

12.06.2025 - 12.06.2025

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Funding

People on probation innovation funding

Hampshire

South Central Probation Service

22.05.2025 - 30.06.2025

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Jobs and commissions

Callout – Designer/Artist/Maker – Blackfield Community Space

Hampshire

Culture in Common

22.05.2025 - 23.06.2025

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Individual

Commotion Dance

Hampshire

Commotion Dance are united by the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience dance and are committed to adhering to this ethos. Creating imaginative performative experiences for babies, toddlers, children and families.

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Collective

Seekers Create CIC

Hampshire

Seekers Create are expert community artists and connectors using creativity to build social infrastructure, wellbeing, and community resilience. We co-create murals, trails, and playful experiences rooted in Asset-Based Community Development, nature, and heritage. Our work fosters connection, confidence, and pride of place, especially among underrepresented groups. As specialists in participatory arts and place-based engagement, we deliver high-impact, inclusive projects that bring long-term value. Through a sustainable social enterprise model, we combine public benefit with financial resilience-helping communities thrive through creativity, collaboration, and care.

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Individual

Steve Glynn (Artforeveryone)

Hampshire

I am a professional freelance artist and community arts facilitator based in Fleet, Hampshire, with over 25 years’ experience working across London and the South East. I specialise in plasticine model making, mosaics, and printmaking, delivering inclusive, hands-on workshops through my business Art for Everyone. I work with people of all ages and abilities in schools, festivals, community settings, and care environments. I believe passionately in the power of creativity to support wellbeing, build confidence, and bring communities together, creating fun and supportive spaces where everyone is encouraged to explore their own artistic potential.

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Individual

Kristin Rawcliffe

Hampshire

I am a painter and art educator living in Yateley, Hampshire. As a painter, I have exhibited in Hampshire, Reading, Margate, London and Edinburgh, including Women’s Society of Artists and ING Discerning Eye. Mostly working in oils, but also watercolour, pencil and printmaking, my paintings are about challenging stereotypes in representation of socially disadvantaged groups, and very often about motherhood. I teach painting and drawing regularly to small groups and one-to-one. I love to give people confidence to explore different mediums as well as their own creativity.  

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Organisation

Big Noise Community Samba Band

• Gosport

Big Noise Community Samba band are a group of around 40 drummers based in Gosport who have performed at over 400 event around Hampshire and beyond since 2007. They specialise in performing the Samba Reggae genre which hails from Salvador in Bahia Brazil. They are available for static perfomances, festivals and workshops throughout the year.

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Organisation

Hampshire Music Education Hub

Hampshire

Hampshire Music Education Hub is committed to delivering outstanding musical opportunities for all children and young people in Hampshire. Working in partnership locally, regionally and nationally, we provide the best possible opportunities to learn about music and through music. Engage. Empower. Excel.  

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Organisation

Crying Out Loud

National

We are creative producers. We are passionate about developing and producing world-class, boundary-pushing visual performance work in the Solent (where we are based), UK and globally. Our mission is to: Connect artists, programmers and communities across local and global borders and inspire cross-cultural exchange. Discover and develop new artistic talent on our doorstep and across the globe through a producing model that centres innovation, risk and careful collaboration. Produce world-class, boundary-pushing artworks, performances and creative projects for and with communities and audiences of all nationalities and ages everywhere.

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Organisation

Nestegg Antiques

Hampshire

Specialize in early English antique pottery dated 1740-1840 that includes antique toby jugs, salt glazed stoneware pottery, English delft, creamware, pearlware, Staffordshire pottery figures.

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Individual

C.Byrne

• Aldershot

Music producer with releases on labels such as Castles in Space. Up for collabs…   Contact me via my website below:

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