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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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Gemma Kerr

Gemma Kerr

  • Eastleigh
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  • New Forest
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  • 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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Artswork

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

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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Hampshire Music Service

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

Sarah Blackwell

  • Fareham
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  • Gosport
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  • 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

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

Halls for hire

  • Aldershot

Alderwood Leisure Centre

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Church Hall and Meeting Room

Church Hall and Meeting Room

  • Farnborough

Farnborough Baptist Church

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Function Room

Function Room

  • Farnborough

Basingstoke Canal Centre

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Princes Hall

Princes Hall

  • Aldershot

Rushmoor Borough Council

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New Forest Heritage Centre

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

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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Karina Fraser

Karina Fraser

  • Aldershot
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  • Farnborough
I am a professional visual artist and creative producer, celebrated for vibrant, layered explorations of colour. Guided by synaesthetic perception, my meticulously crafted abstract works transform sound and emotion into striking abstractions that captivate with both energy and depth. I collaborate with musicians and sound designers closely and have exhibited internationally, with work represented by Saatchi. I have over 20 years of working in the Rushmoor community as a creative producer, founded the music charity Forward 4 Wiz Trust in 2007 and currently work at Aldershot’s West End Centre as the Community Programmes Manager.
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Gosport volunteering fair

Gosport volunteering fair

  • Gosport

Your Space, Gosport

14.10.2025 - 14.10.2025
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Assembled Moments

Assembled Moments

  • New Forest
Assembled Moments is a female-led physical theatre company based in Lymington in the New Forest, with a focus on creating new work. Assembled Moments is led by writer/director Stacie Bates. Stacie Bates has a Masters in Theatre from the Guildford School of Acting and a PGDip in Classical Acting from The London Academy of Performing Arts. Stacie has written for Ink Festival, The National Flash Fiction Anthology and most recently wrote and directed the play Future First, an ecoplay co-created with local teenagers at Forest Arts. Assembled Moments’ work has kindly been supported by Hampshire Cultural Trust, Forest Arts Centre, New Forest Council, Culture in Common and the ACE.
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Emma Scribbans

Emma Scribbans

  • Fareham
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  • Havant
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  • Winchester
Mindful art became my refuge after life changing brain surgery.  Now I’m passionate about sharing these techniques with others, utilising my 24 years teaching background to help adults and children experience the same benefits in a relaxed and accessible way.  All my techniques are abstract, so the focus is on the benefits of the process rather than the outcomes eg zendoodles, mandalas, watercolours.  My clients love the calm environment of the workshops and the well being benefits they feel before and after.  I currently deliver workshops, retreats and motivational talks to private clients, NHS employees, WI groups and schools.
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Think Big Do Bigger CIC

Think Big Do Bigger CIC

  • Fareham
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  • Gosport
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  • Hampshire
Strengthening Communities and empowering individuals through creative and educational wellbeing workshops and projects. Think Big Do Bigger CIC deliver a range of creative and educational workshops, courses and projects for adults within the community, all of which are designed to improve your wellbeing. Within the workplace Think Big Do Bigger CIC delivers reflective practice, stress management training and other wellbeing related interventions.
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Wakey Wakey ARTS

Wakey Wakey ARTS

  • Hampshire
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  • National
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  • New Forest
We are a Community Interest Company producing creative wellbeing projects for young people, because we know that life can get messy. This includes one-off projects, ongoing collaborations and commissions with arts, youth and health partners, mentoring for over 16s, and weekly dance and sensory play classes for under 5s and their grown-ups. We raise funds to deliver specialist projects which support young people living with adverse childhood experiences, and to reduce social isolation for Parents/Carers supporting vulnerable young people. We work collaboratively with other sectors so that work can continue to support young people through the arts after our projects have finished. We work across Dorset and Hampshire. Please get in touch!
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Front of House Assistant

Front of House Assistant

  • Eastleigh

The Point

29.08.2025 - 29.08.2025
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Learning specialist for Species Stories digital schools’ resources

Learning specialist for Species Stories digital schools’ resources

  • Hampshire
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  • Petersfield

Writing Our Legacy

01.09.2025 - 01.09.2025
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Hanger Farm Arts

Hanger Farm Arts

  • New Forest
Hanger Farm Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural venue in Totton, Hampshire, offering inclusive arts programming in theatre, music, comedy, and visual arts. Operated by Minstead Trust, it empowers people with learning disabilities through creative engagement and employment. The centre hosts year-round events, workshops, and exhibitions, fostering community cohesion and social impact. Its historic barn setting and modern facilities make it ideal for performances and private hire.
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Freelance Choir Leader – Hampshire

Freelance Choir Leader – Hampshire

  • New Forest

Buskerteers Choir

01.01.2026 - 01.11.2025
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Herigeas Hundas

Herigeas Hundas

  • Hampshire
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  • Havant
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  • Petersfield
Portraying the lives of Anglo-Saxon folk from the 5th-7th Centuries AD, Herigeas Hundas are a seasoned re-enactment group who cover many aspects of ancient life. Come face to face with vicious warriors at our combat and archery demonstrations, or watch our skilled craftspeople recreate the beauty of the Anglo-Saxon age in comprehensive living history demonstrations as we bring the history of Hampshire to life.
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Breamore House

Breamore House

  • New Forest
Breamore House, a Grade II* Elizabethan manor near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, offers a rich heritage experience through its architecture, collections, and rural museum. Built in 1583 and still privately owned by the Hulse family, the house features period furniture, fine art, and rare artefacts. The estate includes a Countryside Museum and a nearby Saxon church, enhancing its cultural value. Open seasonally for guided tours, Breamore supports heritage tourism and welcomes collaboration.
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Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

  • Hampshire
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  • New Forest
Hello, I am a professional circus artist of 20 years, I have performed at venues such as: The Barbican, Stockholm Opera House, and Milan Fashion Week. However now tired, I am currently writing a book exploring the history and culture of fairgrounds, with a focus on celebrating the rich heritage of Hampshire’s Showmen and Romany Gypsies – to challenge negative stereotypes and promote greater understanding. I am interested in running workshops with the Travelling communities, both to honour their rich heritage and to engage those who wish to learn more about these vibrant cultures. I have skills in: Storytelling/giving talks on my heritage & circus Producing Circus and performing arts Costume making / Sewing Mentoring Education (non-formal)
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The Spring’s Christmas Fair

The Spring’s Christmas Fair

  • Eastleigh
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  • Gosport
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  • Hampshire

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre

16.11.2025 - 16.11.2025
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Museums and More: Ruth B Kerr

Museums and More: Ruth B Kerr

  • Hampshire
I deliver learning, engagement, interpretation and digital comms. My website has examples of what I can deliver. I work in a couple of ways – Off-the-shelf – I have existing packages I can tweak to meet your needs if you’re looking for work around reminiscence, training or family workshops. Bespoke – if you’re looking for support with a project or new activity including exhibition text, trails, consultation etc. Coming from a land-based background, I have a particular interest in rural communities and issues around land-based occupations, community and heritage. I have a portfolio career made up of freelance work, a part-time job, and 3 part-time, freelance clients. #portfoliocareer #manyhats #freelance  
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Project Evaluator

Project Evaluator

  • Gosport

Hampshire Cultural Trust

01.08.2025 - 15.09.2025
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ThirteenEight Studio

ThirteenEight Studio

  • Gosport

ThirteenEight

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Emma Cairns

Emma Cairns

  • Gosport
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  • Hampshire
I am an Arts educator and have been working at a local Secondary School – Bridgemary School for nearly two decades. In that time we have attained Artsmark Gold status for consecutive applications and this year attained Trinity Champion Centre for 25-26 due to our work around embedding ArtsAward into our STEAM projects.
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New Forest National Park Authority

New Forest National Park Authority

  • New Forest
We are responsible for conserving and enhancing the New Forest and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the things that make it special. We are the local planning authority for the National Park. As well as our nature conservation and visitor information responsibilities, our services include education, interpretation, recreation and archaeology.
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Anvil Arts

Anvil Arts

  • Basingstoke
“One of the most vital arts organisations in Southern England” The Times. Anvil Arts is the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. We are an independent charitable trust that operates three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke, and presents a year-round programme of arts, entertainment and engagement in Basingstoke and community settings around the borough.
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Creative Network South

Creative Network South

Creative Network South (CNS) acts as an advocate for the creative industries in the Central South. (Hampshire Portsmouth Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Our Objectives – To support the growth of the creative economy – To promote the growth of creative and digital businesses – To open pathways to employment in the creative and digital economy.
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St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery

St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery

  • New Forest
Located at the heart of the beautiful, historic coastal market town of Lymington, St Barbe is both a dynamic museum and highly regarded art gallery that appeals to both locals and New Forest visitors. The museum explores the history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast, inspired by local pride, and supported by the local community, its collections and colourful, hands-on displays offer a fascinating insight into the area for all ages. Our vision is to become the most respected small Museum and Art Gallery in the UK – using art, heritage and culture to inspire the whole community.
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Port of Call Media

Port of Call Media

  • Hampshire
Working across the south coast, Hampshire and beyond, we’re your first Port of Call for custom built & purpose made video, photo and marketing services that packs the punch exactly where it counts. ​ A boutique production studio and creative flagship based in Portsmouth, we craft bespoke work anchored in story. ​ We’re a tight ship, every crew member gives their A game, delivering high quality work without the overheads.
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Risk Assessment Training for Freelancers and Facilitators

Risk Assessment Training for Freelancers and Facilitators

  • New Forest

Hampshire Cultural Trust

29.07.2025 - 29.07.2025
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