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Creative Network South declaration The success of the Solent’s creative economy is one of the area’s greatest hidden secrets. A recent NESTA study identified both Southampton and Portsmouth as being in the top 15 locations for creative industry employment growth. The creative industries are the fastest growing business sector … Read More

Creative Growth Southampton launch 3pm – 5pm 25th January Spark Building Southampton Solent University The creative industries are the fastest growing business sector in the Solent economy. Southampton has been identified as being one of the top 15 locations for creative employment growth in the UK. The sector includes: Advertising, Architecture, Craft, Design, … Read More

Making craft work Situated in a bespoke studio space at Making Space, in the heart of Leigh Park, is gilder, Richard Walker. His clients wonder if he is an illusionist as he expertly creates the impression of solid forms by coating the surfaces of different objects with an ultra-thin … Read More

The Creative Expo South Creative Expo South is coming to Hampshire on 21 March 2018. Havant and South Downs College, 10am – 4pm The creative industries in the UK are thriving, contributing over £84 billion to the economy every year, and providing jobs for 1.8 million … Read More

Flow Observatorium: Neurodivergence, creativity and employment Neurodivergence is a new term describing people who experience the world differently and whose ‘brain wiring’ diverges significantly from the prevailing societal standard of ‘normal.’ Autism and dyslexia are examples of innate neurodivergence; both have a fundamental impact on the way neurodivergent people … Read More

The contribution of the creative industries to Winchester’s economy and to the life of the city The creative industries represent an important sector for Winchester which not only makes a significant contribution to the city’s economy, but also to its reputation as a centre for contemporary culture … Read More

Digital creative industries working with museums Towns, cities and regions that offer a cultural mix are better able to compete not just for tourism visits but also for talent and inward investment. Vibrant places attract creative innovative people to live, work, study. These … Read More

Need something special for your next launch? Then look no further than New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth. Since New Theatre Royal re-opened in 2015 it has quickly gained a reputation for creating unique productions to showcase its corporate partners. Having enjoyed a successful partnership with the theatre for several … Read More

Industrial Strategy Consultation With the Government having recently announced its Industrial Strategy consultation – and the creative and cultural sector one of five key sectors outlined within this – this is a timely moment to highlight a new programme in the Hampshire and Solent area designed to address employment … Read More