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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Karina Fraser
- Aldershot |
- 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
Your Space, Gosport
14.10.2025
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14.10.2025
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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
- Fareham |
- Havant |
- 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
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- 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
- Hampshire |
- National |
- 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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Jobs and commissions
Front of House Assistant
- Eastleigh
The Point
29.08.2025
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29.08.2025
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Jobs and commissions
Learning specialist for Species Stories digital schools’ resources
- Hampshire |
- Petersfield
Writing Our Legacy
01.09.2025
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01.09.2025
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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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Jobs and commissions
Freelance Choir Leader – Hampshire
- New Forest
Buskerteers Choir
01.01.2026
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01.11.2025
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Herigeas Hundas
- Hampshire |
- Havant |
- 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
- 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
- Hampshire |
- 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
- Eastleigh |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
16.11.2025
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16.11.2025
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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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Jobs and commissions
Project Evaluator
- Gosport
Hampshire Cultural Trust
01.08.2025
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15.09.2025
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ThirteenEight Studio
- Gosport
ThirteenEight
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Emma Cairns
- Gosport |
- 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
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
- 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 (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
- 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
- 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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Training
Risk Assessment Training for Freelancers and Facilitators
- New Forest
Hampshire Cultural Trust
29.07.2025
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29.07.2025
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Hampshire Cultural Trust
- Hampshire
Hampshire Cultural Trust was established as an independent charity in 2014 to promote Hampshire as a county that offers outstanding cultural experiences to both its residents and visitors. We manage and support visitor attractions, museums, art galleries and arts centres across Hampshire that were previously operated by Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council.
We run a huge variety of workshops, classes, events and projects for both young and old, in schools and in communities, with particular emphasis on reaching people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and would not normally be able to access arts and culture.
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Play to the Crowd
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Play to the Crowd is an Arts and Education Charity. We believe in a world where Communities are Delighted and United through live performance and participation. We put culture, learning, joy and community at the heart of all our work. We run both a beautiful heritage venue, Theatre Royal Winchester, and the internationally recognized Outdoor Arts Festival, Hat Fair. Our charitable mission is to Delight and Unite Communities through the power of live performance and participation by;
Celebrating the joy excellent creative performance experiences offer
Connecting people together to improve community cohesion and reduce loneliness
Improving mental wellbeing and fostering happiness
Nurturing talent and offering opportunity
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Winchester Poetry Festival
- Winchester
Winchester Poetry Festival – a registered charity – is a local and national poetry community that inspires and excites everyone to read, write, perform, and enjoy poetry in all its forms. Our work ranges from our acclaimed biennial festival and our popular competitions, to our wider year-round engagement work with community organisations and schools.
We share, showcase, celebrate, and champion great poetry because we believe in its power to bring us all together and make a positive, enriching difference to our lives and to our society. We collaborate with a wide range of partners and businesses – including with Hampshire Cultural Trust and the work of the Hampshire Poet – and and we act as a local. national & international hub for poetry.
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Liz Garland
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
I am an actor, writer, director and workshop leader based in Salisbury. As an actor I have worked for over 20 years in theatre, touring nationally and also in the West End. I am currently developing a play called ‘Becoming Simone’ with Mayflower Studios, Forest Forge and Stage Door. In 2023 I wrote and produced a short film, ‘Living Loud’. This was selected for screening at Portsmouth Short Cuts Festival.
I am also a Presentation and Communication coach, having worked across many sectors including finance, Ed Tech and charities. I have also designed and led training in communication using roleplay as a learning tool.
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Jobs and commissions
Textile Artist
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
01.09.2025
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30.11.2025
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University of Winchester
- Winchester
At the University of Winchester, we believe in the transformative power of culture and creativity. As a local anchor institution, we are dedicated to building a thriving and dynamic community where art, celebration of our heritage, and innovation flourish.
Collaboration is the key to creating meaningful societal, civic, and community-based benefits. By embedding ourselves with our local community and businesses, we aim to facilitate opportunities for mutual growth and innovation. By supporting local organisations and businesses, attracting talented individuals, and enriching the lives of our students, staff and residents, we are confident that we can help make our region flourish.
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The Point Theatre Eastleigh
- Eastleigh
The Point, Eastleigh
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Proteus Theatre Company
- Basingstoke |
- Hampshire
Proteus is a touring theatre company and arts centre in Basingstoke, telling stories that foster empathy for the ‘other’ and supporting others to do the same. Our artist development, participatory programmes, and accessible performances at Creation Space nurture creative communities and inspire local audiences. We tour ambitious socially aware work across the UK, highlighting issues like PTSD, body dysmorphia, and domestic violence through award-winning and cross-artform projects. For 40 years, Proteus has built a reputation for high-quality shows, including internationally acclaimed productions. We prioritise casting artists from protected characteristic groups, especially in rural family tours.
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Gosport Creates
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
Gosport Creates is a community-directed, artist-run project supporting the creativity of women in Gosport, run and facilitated by local artist Lucy Mellors with Yasmin Stephens and Jemma Corbin. Formed in 2022, and powered primarily by Arts Council England grants (whenever we can get them), we currently run creative workshops for women in Gosport every Tuesday night (at St Faiths, Nimrod, Bridgemary Library and Gosport Baptist Church). We are always looking to connect with other local artists to bring new experiences to our participants, and to bring new participants into our friendly and courageous community of women. Our work is trauma-informed, with wellbeing at the heart, and always centred around joy, connection and expression.
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Tracy Dovey
- New Forest
I am an artist living on the edge of The New Forest. I use folklore, folksong, old customs, games and rituals to explore contemporary issues particularly social and economic disparity. Country living can be a strange mix of bounty and hopelessness but when people have access to their own strong and sinuous roots, their own history and stories they have anchorage and hope. I seek the stories that connect us and as an artist I’m thinking of different ways of pinning them up on the metaphorical village hall notice board for all to see.
Alongside my own practice I run drawing workshops as The Village Hall Draw and community workshops around the New Forest working with Culture in Common and Hampshire Cultural Heritage amongst others.
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Lucy Mellors
- Eastleigh |
- Fareham |
- Gosport
Hello! I’m a theatre maker, writer & opera singer living and working in Gosport. I co-run Gosport Creates, a community-directed, artist-run project supporting the creativity of women in Gosport. We organise workshops, performances and experiences that celebrate play, exploration & community, currently these run on Tuesday evenings at venues across Gosport. My award-winning show It is I, Seagull originated in Gosport, and toured around the UK and to Australia in 2025. I have a Masters with Distinction in Opera Performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a First Class (Hons) degree in English and Drama from the University of Kent. My work is supported by ACE, the Mayflower Theatre, the Winship Foundation, & an HCC grant.
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Wonderseekers
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Wonderseekers is a children’s educational charity that uses science engagement to empower children to improve lives and protect and heal our planet. Its purpose is to raise children’s aspirations and confidence when it comes to big topics such as climate change, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion, so that all children have the ambition and freedom to improve their own lives, the lives of others and ultimately all life on Earth. Set up in 1986, and renamed as Wonderseekers in 2022, the Charity has always focused on delivering hands-on science experiences for young children. Through fun, immersive and accessible experiences in schools, communities, online and at its science and discovery centre in Winchester.
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