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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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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Kealy Whenray
- Hampshire |
- National |
- New Forest
CREATIVE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & CONSULTANT
Kealy is a cultural leader with over 15 years of experience. She brings creative ideas to life, making sure everyone can enjoy and access cultural experiences. She supports artists and communities, helping them succeed by delivering artistic and executive projects.
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Forest Forge Theatre Company
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
Forest Forge, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, uses theatre and theatre-making to find and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based in the New Forest, our work across touring productions, participation and artist development helps make and build connections between people, spark joy, and encourages personal shifts in perspective and experience.
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Anooshka Rawden
- Hampshire |
- National |
- Petersfield
I am Cultural Heritage Strategy Lead for the South Downs National Park Authority, working to ensure the ongoing conservation, enhancement and understanding of the heritage of this protected landscape, through collaboration with archaeologists and artists, museums and environmental charities. I am a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a, currently a member of the Arts Council England UK Museum Accreditation Committee and sit on the National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Committee. My work with the National Park focuses on strategy, partnership and relationships, supporting organisations and networks with project development.
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South Downs National Park Authority
- Hampshire |
- Petersfield |
- Winchester
The South Downs National Park has it all – rolling hills, glorious heathland, river valleys, ancient woodland, thriving villages and towns. We are the youngest National Park in England, and the most densely populated, spanning from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east. This iconic landscape is managed in partnership for nature, beauty and heritage, for the benefit of people – communities and visitors alike. It has been a refuge and sanctuary, a working landscape and a recreational one, an inspiration for artists over centuries. We both seek to preserve the unique archaeological and historical legacies of past communities and support the creation of new responses to the landscape by contemporary artists, writer and makers.
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SPUD
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
SPUD is a charity focused on arts, architecture, and education committed to creating experiences that foster confidence, support career development and strengthen communities.
Our approach is collaborative, meaningful and ambitious. We champion the voices of individuals and underrepresented groups, ensuring they are heard within our communities and partnerships. Driven by a focus on success,
SPUD takes a professional approach to deliver impactful projects. We empower people to create, connect, and share, recognizing that even small actions can spark lasting joy and positive change. We are for inclusive and diverse audiences through participation in creative activities. Being inspirational and creating joy.
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SPUDWORKS
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
SPUD
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Gaussian Films
- Winchester
We’re a video production company specializing in high-end content for brands that want to stand out. With over 7 years of experience, we craft bold, beautifully shot films that bring stories to life.
We specialize in unique short form content as well as brand & editorial films.
Our work is creative, polished, and made to make an impact.
Please see the website & instagram for the latest work.
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Alex Mousley
- Aldershot |
- Farnborough |
- Hampshire
I am an audio-artist that uses music hardware (no laptop) to create music which I adapt live- effectively remixing my own music in real time. I tend towards the techno genre but relish the challenge of creating site-specific music such as I did as part of the Q121 project- playing music live in the historic wind tunnel in Farnborough to a paying audience.
I also like to create unique sounding instruments or sound sources using contact microphones or by “circuit-bending” older electronic toys. By creating unique instruments this way- old, unwanted toys can be sustainably given new leases of life and become both sonically and artistically pleasing or interesting.
I like to collaborate with other artists.
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ArtfulScribe
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
ArtfulScribe is a literature development organisation and community interest company based in Southampton. Our mission is to pave the way for people of all backgrounds and ages to enrich their lives through written and spoken word, to amplify new voices, and to use words to strengthen communities. We support emerging and continuing writers in Hampshire, Dorset, and the Solent region to create new work and develop skills through writing workshops, live events and career-development opportunities. We provide free or low cost creative writing sessions for children, young people and adults; writing for well being sessions; and other creative programmes and live events that celebrate the written and spoken word.
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Kye Wilson
- Hampshire
I am an award-winning visual artist using moving image to create video art and installations, often incorporating multidisciplinary, site-specific and live artworks. The main focus of my work is how art and technology can be used to explore the embodiment of space by the self and other, while challenging notions of absence and presence, real and simulated, and live versus mediated experience. I use specialised equipment and innovative filmmaking techniques to engage audiences, allowing them to bring their own sense of self and experiences to the artworks.
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Matt Bayford
- Eastleigh |
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Guitarist with over 10 years experience of playing live and recording
Looking for any opportunities to join/support local talent.
Examples of songs I have written:
Weekend Punks – Backseat Driver (indie)
sad girl summer – fire (pop)
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Coda Music and Arts
- New Forest
Coda Music and Arts Trust is a charity based on the Dorset-Hampshire border, dedicated to making music and creativity accessible for all. We believe in the power of the arts to support wellbeing, inclusion, and personal growth through participation, learning, and therapy. We offer a wide range of opportunities-from music lessons and creative workshops to group music-making and arts therapies-designed for people of all ages and abilities. Whether it’s after-school sessions for kids or wellbeing programmes for adults, Coda provides meaningful, creative experiences for the whole community!
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Jasper Smithers
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
I’m a artist, illustrator, cartoonist and photographer from Gosport.
I work as a caricaturist for events. I also do commissions, and for the last thirty years or so I’ve been draw musicians and performers in my local area live at events.
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African Activities CIC
- Hampshire |
- National |
- New Forest
African Activities CIC offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of Black and African cultures through superb, creative artistic experiences. Our work disrupts preconceptions, creates community, drives excellence and breaks barriers. Rooted in pre-colonial traditions, our workshops include drumming, dance, storytelling, Adinkra, beadwork, and mask-making. Led by culturally grounded artists, we bring living heritage to life across schools, communities and festivals. Based in the New Forest, we are a leading Black-led organisation championing African arts across Hampshire and beyond.
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Premier Dance Theatre
- Hampshire |
- National
Premier Dance Theatre, currently based in Southampton, works across the South and in London creating dance theatre pieces that are rooted in contemporary dance. With a focus on storytelling collaboration is essential to this work. Our processes draw on a variety of art making practices, inviting artists from across the UK’s vibrant art and performance scene to share their unique stories in creation and performance.
We are committed to fostering working environments that are collaborative, experimental, supportive, risk taking & innovative, while providing opportunities to those in the transition between training and professional life.
Founded in 2024 by Olivia Wallis Jackson.
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Olivia Wallis Jackson
- Basingstoke |
- Eastleigh |
- Hampshire
Olivia Wallis Jackson is a British-German Contemporary Dancer, Choreographer, Photographer, Teacher, Rehearsal Director & Administrative Support Worker currently based in Hampshire and working across the South and in London.
As a dance artist with an exciting blend of technical and explorative movement, she uses her unique performance skills and intellect to collaborate deeply with other artists. She strives to understand choreographers’ artistic aims and processes, fulfilling their visions to make work that is impactful and meaningful to a wide range of audiences.
Alongside her work as a dancer and choreographer, Olivia is also a dance photographer and engages with community dance practice in various ways.
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Dan Wilson
- Eastleigh |
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
I am a freelance commercial photographer covering Hampshire and beyond. I have extensive experience photographing art, exhibitions, events and performances. I work on location in galleries, museums and attractions photographing exhibitions and visitors enjoying their experiences. I also have a studio where I work on a variety of projects including product photography, corporate portraiture and advertising.
I also have experience photographing the work of charities and organisations who need compelling imagery to document their activities for fund raising or annual reports.
If you have a project you would like to discuss plrase drop me a line.
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