Creative Kirklees is a website for sharing creative events, news and opportunities in Kirklees (covering Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Holmfirth and surrounding areas)..
At its heart the website is a user driven creative and cultural directory, where members with profiles can add their events, opportunities and news items and showcase their creative work. Content from the site is promoted by a weekly newsletter sent out to around 8,000 subscribers, and on the Creative Kirklees Facebook and Twitter accounts. Follow us at www.facebook.com/creativekirklees and www.twitter.com/cr8tivekirklees
So, if you're an artist, creative organisation,creative business or amateur arts group based in Kirklees, make sure you set up a profile and add your information - we'll then share what you're up to.
The site is free to use and is managed by Kirklees Council.
My Location
Queensgate Market Office
Huddersfield
HD1 2UJ
Telephone: 01484 221 000
Email: arts.creativity@kirklees.gov.uk
My News
New film - Destination Dewsbury / Wed 20 Feb 2019
We've been asked to give a shout out for a new film just out called Destination Dewsbury - the Premiere is at the Showcase Cinema in Birstall on Satur...
Get Creative Festival / Mon 11 Feb 2019
Get Creative Festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place right across the UK on a regular basis and encourages people ...
CuratorSpace launches subscription with Public Liability / Thu 07 Feb 2019
CuratorSpace have just launched a new subscription which provides £5m Public Liability Insurance as well as eligibility to apply for their bursaries f...
My Events
Dont miss out - Go Digital Live Event / Mon 25 Feb 2019
Registrations are closing at midnight This is the final call for registrations for what promises to be a great event - Digital Knowledge Exchange w...
Huddersfied Record Fair / Sun 24 Feb 2019
The first Huddersfield Record Fair of 2019 takes place at The Byram Arcade on Sunday 24th February. This lovely venue will be packed full of seller...
Dr Who Themed Festival Preview: Huddersfield Literature Festival / Tue 12 Feb 2019
Join the 'Doctor Who' themed Huddersfield Literature Festival preview at Huddersfield Library on Tuesday 12 February 6.30-7.30pm Go as your favou...
My Opportunities
Impactful Video Marketing / Wed 06 Mar 2019
AMA are running a one day course in Manchester on Video Marketing and how to tell stories through engaging content. With the rise of social media, ...
Copywriting Day 2019 — putting words in their place / Thu 28 Mar 2019
AMA are running a one day copywriting course in Leeds on 28 March 2019. Copywriting Day 2019 — putting words in their place is a day dedicated to e...
'Tales of the Iconic' Exhibition / Thu 06 Jun 2019
Have you ever felt a connection to an unknown person or felt drawn to a place that you’ve never been before for reasons you can’t explain? - 'Tales of...
My Videos
Celebrating why #culturematters
Watch and share the Arts Council's film celebrating how arts and culture has shaped our nation.
Dead Mans Uke at Huddersfield Train Station
Dead Mans Uke play for commuters at Huddersfield Train station for the launch of Creative Kirklees courtesy of the Grand Northern Ukelele Festival.
Grand Northern Ukulele Festival
Great video about the 2016 Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) in Huddersfield - an amazing festival organised by Mary Agnes Krell and her team. L...
My Audio
Radio interview with Huddersfield musician Thabo
Listen to Radio Leeds Interview with Huddersfield musician Thabo - Mon 14 May 2018