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A CREATIVE COMMUNITY
A Community-led Arts & Culture Centre
for Social Change
Creatives Now provides a welcoming, non-commercial space for artists, collectives and not-for-profit organisations to deliver activities that use arts, culture and shared experiences to support community wellbeing in Bolton. The space is designed to enable creative practice that brings people together, whether through workshops, exhibitions, or informal gatherings, fostering connection, learning and positive social impact through accessible cultural activity.
We encourage collaborative and community-facing use of the space, with flexible and bespoke arrangements available for partners. These may include skill-sharing models, such as delivering workshops or contributing to the wider programme, in place of standard hire fees, as well as tailored agreements based on frequency of use and shared objectives.
All activity should align with a not-for-profit ethos, prioritising inclusive participation, creativity, and community benefit.
To get involved, we warmly invite you to access and complete our application form to become part of the Creatives Now community.
Creatives Now provides a welcoming, non-commercial space for artists, collectives and not-for-profit organisations to deliver activities that use arts, culture and shared experiences to support community wellbeing in Bolton. The space is designed to enable creative practice that brings people together, whether through workshops, exhibitions, or informal gatherings, fostering connection, learning and positive social impact through accessible cultural activity.
We encourage collaborative and community-facing use of the space, with flexible and bespoke arrangements available for partners. These may include skill-sharing models, such as delivering workshops or contributing to the wider programme, in place of standard hire fees, as well as tailored agreements based on frequency of use and shared objectives.
All activity should align with a not-for-profit ethos, prioritising inclusive participation, creativity, and community benefit.
To get involved, we warmly invite you to access and complete our application form to become part of the Creatives Now community.
OPEN CALL | BELONGING IS A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT: We are seeking work that explores how we belong through culture, resistance and representation for exhibition this Summer. All forms considered. Submit work to creativesnowbolton@gmail.com by 30.05.25
CREATIVE BURSARIES
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FILM,
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4 bursary awards for 16-25 year olds
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shadow arts professionals
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produce & present your own work responding to local heritage
POETRY & MUSIC
COMMUNITY CANVAS
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weekly social art sessions for the 50+ community
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relaxed, welcoming sessions led by practising artists
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explore creative work together inspired by nature and shared interests
& CONNECTION
ART
BOLTON WANDERERS
IN THE
skills & employability workshops
Premier League Inspires sessions
holiday clubs
COMMUNITY
Creative Bursaries: Film, Poetry & Music
Four bursaries for 16-25 year olds. Shadow arts professionals. Produce and present your own work responding to local heritage. Find out more and apply here.
Community Canvas | Art & Connection
Weekly social art sessions for the 50+ community. Relaxed, welcoming sessions led by practising artists. Explore creative work together, inspired by nature and shared interests. Find out more and book here.
Bolton's Congolese Women's Group meets at Creatives Now three times a week for friendship, sewing skills, English language acquisition and cultural celebrations.
Bolton Wanderers in the Community offer skills and employability workshops, Premier League Inspire sessions and holiday club activities.
CONGOLESE
WOMEN'S
friendship - sewing skills - English language development & cultural celebrations
explore the Facebook group
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