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Volunteering opportunities this winter

Keighley Creative are always looking out for new volunteers to join our fab team.

There is no financial commitment and you can do as much or as little as you want and you can tell us what roles you’re interested in. And you don’t have to be “arty”!

Volunteering can include being a trustee, supporter or participant and it offers a great opportunity to add to your skills and experience as you get to:

  • Meet new people
  • Bring something positive to Keighley
  • Learn new skills
  • Get creative
  • Pass on skills and expertise to others
  • Get experience for your CV or UCAS form
  • Develop a new hobby or existing hobby
  • HAVE FUN!

Volunteers can help us with lots of different tasks including setting up venues, putting up decorations and signage, loading and unloading materials, meeting and greeting visitors, taking care of the space, helping everyone have the best experience, selling merchandise or supporting with set up and take down.

This winter’s upcoming events requiring volunteers include our Christmas Maker Faire and the I Am Brill disco.

So if you would like to volunteer for one of our upcoming events/projects or would like more information, please email cathryn@keighleycreative.org

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We’re having our first Open Studios & Makers Faire!

Jane Fielder, Naseem Darbey, Jon Britten, Anji Timlin, Leonie Briggs and Sean Jukes will host open studio sessions, during which visitors can chat with the artists and see what they are creating from their base at Keighley Creative. 

Local creative businesses taking part in the Makers Faire include Miss Hue Designs, selling polymer clay jewellery. Also on offer will be miniature wildlife paintings and cards by Anna Gouws Artworks; fragranced bath, body and home products by Magnificents and Soaps; illustration and print design by Olivia Brearley; cyanotype prints and photographs by Keighley Photo Hub; glass and craft work by Twiggy Curley Creations; alternative eclectic and unusual hand-crafted home decor and art by Kindred Bizarre; laser-cut earrings and stickers by Curiously Colourful; and handmade natural crystal and gemstone jewellery by LaLa Designs. 

Since we moved into our new home next to the Airedale Shopping Centre at the end of last year, there has been a lot of interest from people in what goes on at our base.

We have some amazingly talented artists in our studios, so this event will give the people of Keighley the chance to see their work and how they create it.

We also support local creatives, and the Makers Faire will bring several together under one roof where visitors can browse and buy some interesting and original pieces, while at the same time helping independent businesses.

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We’re on the look out for New Trustees!

Keighley Creative is on the look out for a new Chairperson, and new Trustees to join our charitable board in September 2023.

For an informal discussion about the roles and to learn more about this exciting opportunity please see the document attached, or come along for a chat at Keighley Creative. We’re hosting two drop-in sessions for you to meet some of our Trustees, find out more about us, and discuss what skills, experience, and energy you want to bring to our charitable work:

WHERE? 3-7 Cooke Lane, Keighley, BD21 3PF (next to Farmfoods and Airedale Shopping Centre)

WHEN?

Thursday, 6th July, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday, 8th July, 10:30am-11:30am

Applications by CV with a supporting statement: Please let us know why you are applying, and the skills and experience you will bring to the role.

Please send applications to Cathryn Murray: admin@keighleycreative.org

Deadline for applications: Midnight on 23rd July
Post application follow up sessions will be held on: 29th July

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Film, Film, Film! Find out more about The Unit, our newest residents at Keighley Creative

Introductory video about The Unit’s work

The Unit is now based at Keighley Creative! They offer an open access workspace to the district’s talented content creators linked to film.

Whether you are looking to make your first film or trying to carve your career path in the creative industries, The Unit is here to help you.

They believe that the Bradford district has an abundance of brilliant artists and content creators. This is why they offer a full service experience including industry-led workshops, equipment and post-production facilities, and a fast-growing network of peers to share resources.

Visit their website (linked above) for more information and to join their membership list: https://sites.google.com/impacthub.net/theunitbradford/

 

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Get your hands on £1000! Fusion Grants now Open

Over at Keighley Creative we’re helping to support Keighley Association Women and Children’s Centre (KAWACC) with their new grant-giving project called Fusion, funded by The Leap.

What is it about?

Keighley residents and community organisations can access grants of up to £1000 to realise their creative, community-led ideas. These grants will prioritise people and organisations that have been unfunded, or under-funded in the past- and that highlight new creative outlooks in Keighley. To find out more, please email Irum at iram@kawacc.org.uk

Closing Date

4th April 2023

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We’re Hiring! Festival & Events Director

Festival and Events Director

Full Time (37.5 Hours a Week)
Job Shares Considered

Come and join our small, dynamic team to lead and deliver a year round programme of events, and our annual festival (known locally as KAFF!) All with a focus on arts, film and community.

Closing Date: 17th April

To find out more or to apply, download the forms above, or email: admin@keighleycreative.org

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Bradford won the City of Culture 2025!

Bradford won City of Culture 2025, known as BD25 you will hear lots more about it and how it can benefit the city, and our towns within it. We are very proud to be supporting this work, with a BIG focus on Keighley. For more information visit https://bradford2025.co.uk

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Big Night Out Announced for Keighley’s Women!

On Saturday 12th March, we’re bringing you an evening of FREE, showstopping entertainment to celebrate International Women’s Day in Keighley.

You’ll be celebrating with with:

• The Fingersmiths (Live Blues / Jazz)
• 3 Chord Max (Ukulele Band)
• Nabeela Ahmed (Multilingual Poetry)
• North Wind Tribal (Belly dancing)
• Bracelet Making with Sally

All Women, Including Under 18s, Welcome.

Doors Open: 7:00pm
End: 10:30pm

Free entry – booking strongly recommended.

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THE FESTIVAL IS NEARLY HERE!!! Yippee!

8th – 10th October, a whole long weekend of fantastic fun and events! Free or low cost throughout. Have a look at our programme and get involved… There is something for everyone 🙂