Networking in action!

Creative Barnsley held a fantastic networking evening at the new Digital Media Centre last night. The exciting new building was unveiled to around 60 guests, and the evening included tours of the site, excellent speakers and a great opportunity for all members of the creative sector to meet each other and make new contacts.

Guests were able to enjoy impressive views and a lovely sunset from the 5th floor conference room, while listening to Cathy Doggett, head of the University Centre and Keith Evans, CIDA before getting down to the serious business of networking!

Creative Barnsley revealed its plans for more networking opportunities on a regular basis including sector specific networking events, plus we were able to give an update on progress with the studios and gallery space at Elsecar Heritage Centre which are due to open in the early Autumn.

All in it was a wonderful evening - guests commented that it was a very enjoyable evening in a great venue and a useful chance to meet others involved in creativity.

Outdoor Art Mart at Elsecar Heritage Centre

At last the summer seems to have paid us a visit and with it comes the opportunity to hold an outdoor arts and crafts event at Elsecar Heritage Centre on bank holiday Monday 27th August. In conjunction with Sue Ryder Care, Creative Barnsley are hosting the event which is open to all artists and crafters. Cost for a stall is just £10 with £4 being donated to Sue Ryder Care. Everyone taking part will also have the opportunity to be involved in an art day at the Sue Ryder site in Hickleton as part of their Art Liberating Lives initiative.

We welcome artists and crafters from Barnsley and beyond to the event. The Elsecar site is always busy on a bank holiday (weather permitting!) and stall holders can expect a good stream of customers. We will also be advertising the event across the borough in the run up to it, and at related events across the same weekend.

In order to keep the costs down, you are invited to bring your own tables or stand. ALL SPACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. We can make some tables and railings available for hanging work but these will need to be booked in advance too.

Please contact tracey@creativebarnsley.co.uk as soon as possible to confirm your space for this event.

Watch this space for more information!

Tracey