Our Creative Future: A shared vision for culture in Hampshire and The Solent  

Join creatives, practitioners, arts and heritage partners, policy and decision makers from across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton for a time of sharing and agenda setting at a pivotal moment for our region.

See below for more information.

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Where?

The Lens Studio, Portsmouth Guildhall + streaming online

When?

Friday 5 December,
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tickets

Free - booking essential

Presented in partnership by

This event is a chance for our creative community to come together and better understand the potential opportunities within a new Mayoral Combined County Authority. Building on work already undertaken across Hampshire and the Solent, attendees will be presented with an overview of the views shared so far on this journey and have an opportunity to respond to the emerging grassroots vision for culture.  

We’ll hear from political and sector leaders, including those who are ahead of us on the journey to champion culture in devolved authorities. Breakout sessions will draw out themes and opportunities from across places and disciplines so that the region’s cultural and creative sectors can speak with one voice.  

Together, we can ensure that arts, culture, creativity and heritage are not just part of the conversation, but central to the vision for a new, confident and inclusive future. 

Schedule

10:30 am

Networking begins

11:00 am

Discussions commence

2:30 pm

Second networking opportunity

3:00 pm

End of session

Speakers and facilitators

TBC

Speakers to be announced!

FAQs

The venue

Located in the heart of the city, Portsmouth Guildhall is just a 2-minute walk from Portsmouth & Southsea train station, with parking available nearby.

Where to find it

Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2AB

Contact us

Through Culture Connects, we work to support the delivery of cultural provision across the region. Do you have an idea you want to discuss or need some advice? Get in touch with us to book a one-to-one conversation.
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