Culture Central Events


Developing Future City Plan Makers: Conference - WAITLIST
Nov
19

Developing Future City Plan Makers: Conference - WAITLIST

Are you an artist, creative or organisation wanting to find out the latest in creative placemaking and wanting to put it into practice in Birmingham? Culture Central is working with Dr. Cara Courage, Birmingham City Council and key thinkers and ‘do-ers’ working in creative and cultural placemaking to deliver a day or practical information sharing and inspiration.

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Late Takes – Culture Central x Art Riot Collective + Friends of Third Thursdays
Sept
19

Late Takes – Culture Central x Art Riot Collective + Friends of Third Thursdays

This Inclusive Network ‘Late Takes’ session is a collaboration with the Art Riot Collective and friends of ‘Third Thursday’ in FarGo Village, Coventry. Art Riot Collective will host the Network for an informal evening of networking and knowledge sharing. We will then go and enjoy some of the open studios around the FarGo village as part of the ‘Third Thursday’ offering.

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WMCRU: Creative Practice and People-Led Change
Sept
10

WMCRU: Creative Practice and People-Led Change

Join our next WMCRU session with Rebecca Davies, Co-Director and co-founder of The Portland Inn Project CIC (PIP) based in Stoke on Trent. This CRU session will offer the opportunity to deep dive into the values and principles, practice and partnerships of an organisation cited as an exemplar project of people led change.

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Space Invaders Visit:  A New Direction @ The Good Growth Hub
Aug
20

Space Invaders Visit:  A New Direction @ The Good Growth Hub

As part of our Inclusive Network programme and the ‘Space Invaders’ strand of activities around skills, jobs and opportunities, this CPD offering will be a visit to A New Direction, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation that generates opportunities for children and young people to develop their creativity. We will hear presentations from the senior leaders of the team and learn more about their programmes, partnerships and networks and their innovative approach to engagement and training with young people.   

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BCU Pathways Event
Jul
11

BCU Pathways Event

The Inclusive Network invites you to join us at: BCU Pathways

On behalf of the Schools of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at BCU, we are delighted to invite you to Pathways, an opportunity to explore how cultural organisations, creative industries and artists can collaborate with researchers to engage communities in impactful projects and experiences.

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Inclusive Network Programme Briefing Session
Jul
9

Inclusive Network Programme Briefing Session

We invite you to join our vibrant, dynamic space where creativity meets activism and transformation. The Inclusive Network is a catalyst for change and sector transformation in the West Midlands, made up of new and seasoned professionals and a launchpad for the next generation of cultural leaders. Join our first event on 9th July at 12 pm to learn more about the programme and feed into how the network will develop as we move forward.

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WMCRU Resource Launch: Making Culture More Accessible
Jul
9

WMCRU Resource Launch: Making Culture More Accessible

Richard Hayhow, CEO and Company Director of Open Theatre joins us alongside the Open Theatre team to share the practical resources created through the Culture Volunteer WM Access Champion programme. Join this session to delve into the resources and continue the discussion on how collectively we can create a sector that is truly accessible for everyone.

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Cultivate Heritage: Heritage x Arts Connector Event (WAITLIST)
May
29

Cultivate Heritage: Heritage x Arts Connector Event (WAITLIST)

As part of our series of sector support activities for Cultivate Heritage, we are holding an exciting networking event bringing together arts/cultural organisations and heritage groups to spark new partnerships and cross-sector collaborations.

We want to support and facilitate innovative, multi-disciplinary approaches to interpreting and celebrating local heritage.

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Cultivate Heritage: Inclusion, Access & Participation Webinar
Apr
24

Cultivate Heritage: Inclusion, Access & Participation Webinar

As part of Culture Central’s project development support within the Cultivate Heritage programme, we are delivering an informational webinar highlighting one of The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s investment principles 'Inclusion, Access and Participation' encouraging organisations to hold this principle as a high priority in the development of their heritage project. 

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West Midlands Chairs Cultural Forum 2023-24
Mar
20

West Midlands Chairs Cultural Forum 2023-24

The Chairs forum is a confidential regular meeting for those in voluntary governance positions in cultural organisations in the West Midlands. After the success of our initial Chairs forum in Coventry in April 2023, we will be hosting three more in 2023-24. Join us for the full series of events.

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Grow: Mentor Information Sessions
Nov
29
to 30 Nov

Grow: Mentor Information Sessions

Join Culture Central to find out more about Grow. This is a space for potential mentors to the programme, whether you are interested in developing your mentoring skills or are an experienced mentor who would like to take an active role in supporting the cultural sector to change, learn and grow.

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Radical Listening Week 2023
Sept
11
to 15 Sept

Radical Listening Week 2023

Join Culture Central and More than a Moment for a week of Radical Listening sessions. Throughout the week, we will create a platform for the voices of marginalised creatives and culture sector professionals to be heard and valued, enabling collective learning, healing, and the possibility of transformative action.

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Collective - Information Session
Sept
6

Collective - Information Session

Join Culture Central and people make it work to find out more about Collective. This is a space for potential applicants to the programme, for people interested in nominating other people to the programme or for those who are interested and want to contribute to the development of the programme.

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West Midlands Chairs Forum
Apr
20

West Midlands Chairs Forum

Chairs and Vice Chairs of arts, culture and heritage organisations in the West Midlands are invited to meet to discuss the opportunities and challenges for culture in the region, and consider how we can share practice more effectively.

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Culture Central - IPSO Briefing
Mar
21

Culture Central - IPSO Briefing

Culture Central are excited to be joining the ACE National Portfolio as an Investment Principles Support Organisation, with activity happening across the West Midlands.

We will be holding an online briefing session about what that means, what we will be delivering as part of our programme of work over the next three years, and what you can expect.

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