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✨ Chatham’s creative future is taking shape, and there’s a place in it for you!

Chatham is at the heart of Medway’s creative and cultural ambitions, with exciting regeneration and investment helping to shape the town’s future.

Chatham Creative Quarters is an ambitious vision for the area, connecting four distinct creative areas — Old High Street Intra, Central, the Historic Dockyard and Maritime — and creating more opportunities for culture, creativity, skills and investment to thrive.

From music, theatre and dance to digital arts, fashion, graphic design, artists and studios, Chatham already has a vibrant creative community. The Creative Quarters vision aims to build on those strengths and create a place recognised for creative ambition and opportunity for all.

Creative Medway has been involved in helping to shape this initiative from the beginning, ensuring the voice and needs of our creative community are part of the conversation. And we’ll continue to work alongside partners as the initiative develops, bringing you updates and opportunities as they land.

So what could this mean for you?

More opportunities to connect.

More opportunities to collaborate. More opportunities to develop your skills and creative practice.

And a stronger creative sector with a bigger voice in shaping what happens next.

Whether you're an established creative, an emerging artist, a freelancer, a creative organisation or simply someone interested in Chatham’s creative future, this is something to watch.

👉 Find out more about Chatham Creative Quarters 🔗 in bio.

Chatham’s creative future is being built now. Be part of it. 🚀

#ChathamCreativeQuarters #CreativeMedway #MedwayCreatives #Chatham #CreativeIndustries #ArtsAndCulture #KentCreatives
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🔎 Looking for creative opportunities? Make sure you’re easy to find.

When organisations, producers, businesses and other creatives are looking for people to work on projects in Medway, how do they find you?

We’re building a creative directory bringing together the people and organisations working across Medway’s creative sector, from artists and makers to musicians, performers, designers, freelancers, creative practitioners and more.

By adding yourself to the directory, you’re making it easier for people looking for local creative talent to discover you and your work.

Whether you’re established, just starting out, working independently or part of a collective, this is a chance to get your work in front of the people who may be looking for exactly what you do.

And the more people who join, the more useful the directory becomes while giving Medway’s diverse creative community a stronger collective voice.

✨ Want to be easier to find? Add yourself to the directory.
👉 https://creativemedway.co.uk/creative-directory

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🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Creative Medway has been awarded funding from @aceagrams and @medway_council_news to deliver an ambitious new 2-year programme.

This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one that will create more opportunities, build confidence and help more people see a future for themselves in the creative industries.

Kevin Grist, Interim Executive Officer, says:

“I’m delighted to be supporting Creative Medway during this period of change. The new programme will help grow the confidence of those from underrepresented backgrounds — those who are often unsure if the creative industries is the right career path for them. We hope to change that.”

Carol Stewart, Chair, says:

“This funding is an important step forward for Creative Medway. Over the next two years, we have a real opportunity to break down some of the barriers that can prevent people from seeing a place for themselves in the creative industries, and to help build the confidence and connections needed to take that next step.”

As suggested by our community, the 2-year programme will include:

- an annual Medway Creative Industries Fair
- seed money for organisations to create work placements
- support for existing artist networks to extend reach
- ⁠⁠a digital programme of youth-focused video guides
- a bursary for diverse creatives to access events and training

👀 Keep an eye on our social media, website and newsletter for more information about what’s coming and how you can get involved.

#CreativeMedway #CreativeIndustries #Medway #CreativeCareers #CreativeOpportunities

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Join @nucleusarts on Tuesday 4th August for the @creativemedway Meet-Up 10:30 - 12:30.

Steve from Open Northfleet (ON) will be joining us to discuss the project and how you can become involved.

The project celebrates and supports the work of the creative community in Northfleet and discusses the forthcoming series of creative events in September and October that will include an an exhibition, open studios, workshops, art installations, market and more.

This is a free event, no booking required.

#creativecommunity #medwayartists #medwaycreativecommunity
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For the July @nucleusarts and #creativemedway Meet Up we will be joined by Guest Speaker @kieron_riddell from @spotlites and @medfringeinsta

This is a free event, no booking necessary.
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👾 Build games. Create interactive art. Learn new digital skills.

Men in Tech is back with a new series of free weekly workshops from Sunday, 29 June to Sunday, 3 August.

We’ll finish our Unreal Engine project in the first session before exploring TouchDesigner: a visual programming platform used to create real-time interactive and generative art.

Whether you’re completely new to creative technology or looking to build on your skills, this is a relaxed space to learn, make and meet like-minded people.

What to expect
• Weekly drop-in sessions
• Free to attend
• All equipment provided
• No previous experience needed
• For men, including trans men, aged 18+

📍 Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Since launching in 2025, Men in Tech has built arcade games, created miniature street models and explored live sound engineering. What will you make next?

Drop in, give it a go and bring a friend.

#ElectricMedway #creativetechnology #DigitalSkills #medway #freeworkshop
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What role can creativity play in men's health?

Across Medway, arts, culture and learning organisations are helping men build skills, make connections and improve wellbeing through shared creative experiences.

From @electricmedway’s Men in Tech and @sunlight_centre_gillingham Men in Sheds to opportunities through Medway Adult Education and our libraries, creativity is helping people find confidence, community and purpose.

This Men's Health Week, we're celebrating the organisations using arts, culture and creativity to make a positive difference to people's lives.

If you or someone you know needs support, North Kent Mind can help: 01322 291380.

#MensHealthWeek #ArtsAndHealth #CreativeHealth #Medway
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IT’S VOLUNTEERS WEEK!

Volunteering is kindness in action 💙

It’s people showing up, lending a hand, sharing their skills, supporting their communities, checking in on neighbours, helping at events, or simply giving an hour of their time because they care.

@tempotimecredits are lucky to work alongside incredible people who give their time in so many different ways, and every single contribution makes a difference. Whether it’s years of dedication or one small act of support, it all matters, because every moment shared has value.

This Volunteers’ Week, @tempotimecredits and #CreativeMedway are celebrating every volunteer, every act of kindness, and every person helping to build stronger, more connected communities.

THANK YOU for everything you do ✨

Want to know about volunteering in #Medway? Head to @tempotimecredits

#VolunteersWeek #Belonging #Togetherness TempoTimeCredits
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Join us and @nucleusarts tomorrow for the @creativemedway Meet Up with Guest Speaker Lance Phillips.

This is a free event, no need to book.

We look forward to seeing you there.

#creativecommunity #CreativeMedway