Kala the Arts

We believe in breaking the mould. We’re here to challenge the mass-produced, the impersonal, and the disposable by championing independent makers, fostering creativity, and creating a real, local alternative to online and high-street retail. Our mission is to provide crafters with a space to sell their work without the barriers of traditional retail while ensuring customers can discover authentic, locally made goods and explore their own creativity through hands-on workshops. We curate a space where people can shop with confidence, knowing they are supporting real artisans and small businesses. We empower people of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creative potential, and offer a relaxed pressure-free shopping experience.

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.

Specialist business support for Creative & CreaTech businesses in Hampshire The Creatives’ Advice Hub is a new, fully funded support programme for creative and creative-tech businesses based in Hampshire. Delivered on behalf of Hampshire County Council & Hampshire Growth Hub by IncuHive, the programme offers practical, sector-specific business advice, mentoring and events designed around the real challenges creative founders face – from marketing, technology, IP and scaling with confidence. Whether you’re a freelancer, studio, agency or creative start-up, the Creatives’ Advice Hub gives you access to experienced advisers who understand the creative economy and can help you take your next step.