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Worried about the new early years curriculum? Don't panic!

31 January 2012

Future Creative is equipping early years practitioners with knowledge and confidence to prepare for the new curriculum, which becomes statutory in September 2012.

West Kent artist development programme: Evaluation published alongside film

31 January 2012

Future Creative has released a report of our professional development programme for West Kent's creative sector along with our video documentary on YouTube and Vimeo.

The Famous Five adventure begins in Bournemouth!

20 January 2012

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Bournemouth City Council to deliver The Famous Five early years consultancy programme in the Dorset seaside town.

Want to become a support act at the Astor Theatre? Young blues musicians required

12 January 2012

Nine Below Zero are keen to support and encourage the next generation of blues players and are searching for a local young blues band to open for them at the Astor show

Film Nation - London 2012’s short film competition

21 December 2011

Future Creative is pleased to be working alongside First Light to raise participation in the Film Nation shorts competition in Kent and Sussex.

West Kent Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and Paralympic Public Art Project 2012 – Call for Submissions

20 December 2011

West Kent Arts Partnership is looking to commission a piece of public art from a talented, creative individual or group for the Diamond Jubilee, Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

Heritage 100 website launches

20 December 2011

Future Creative is pleased to announce that Hampshire County Council officially launched the Heritage 100 website this week.

Intern opportunities at Future Creative!

16 December 2011

Want to gain some valuable experience? Future Creative is currently offering a number of intern opportunities!

Thamesview School students interview author Gabriella Lepore for MyVoice project

05 December 2011

As part of the MyVoice hub project undertaken by Future Creative in partnership with Kent Libraries and Archives, students from Thamesview School have interviewed fantasy author Gabriella Lepore.

Reach For the Torch - Pass the Passion Schools Torch Outreach

15 November 2011

Read our latest report for Pass the Passion's school torch outreach project which was delivered by Future Creative!

Intern opportunities at Future Creative!

04 November 2011

Want to gain some valuable experience? Future Creative is currently offering a number of intern opportunities!

The Green Room in Deal: Meeting Space & Office Hire

01 November 2011

Are you looking for somewhere to hold an event or training? A space for creative, wellbeing or fitness activities? A convenient and business-like venue to conduct interviews? We have just the place!

Volunteer opportunities at Engage International Conference

27 October 2011

Engage is looking for volunteers to help at an International Conference about the visual arts and education.

Would you like to work for Future Creative as a freelance fundraiser?

26 October 2011

Future Creative is looking for people with fundraising experience in the community arts or education sector.

The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award 2013

24 October 2011

Emerging artists of exceptional talent are encouraged to apply for The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award 2013!

Become an Arts Award Adviser at Future Creative!

20 October 2011

Do you work with young people? Come to our training course at Future Creative on December 7th and you can become an Arts Award Adviser.

West Kent Artists invited to join Creative Directions Autumn Seminar

13 October 2011

Local artists based in West Kent are invited to pitch their project ideas to our panel to win a guaranteed interview for a £5,000 commission for the Cultural Olympiad in 2012!

MyVoice project begins at Thamesview School in Gravesend

13 October 2011

Future Creative has begun a new MyVoice hub project with students from Thamesview School in Gravesend.

Latest Impact and Outcomes education report published by Future Creative

11 October 2011


Creative learning with Future Creative impacts schools in Kent during 2010-11! Pupils and teachers are inspired and standards are raised.

Platforma Arts and Refugees Conference booking now open: Bursaries available!

05 October 2011

Booking is now open for the Platforma Festival and conference - a celebration of the arts by and about refugees!

Putting Museums & Archives under the Spotlight

30 September 2011

Future Creative has been awarded two new projects which are designed to boost the amount of people who visit South East museums!

Learn about space with a Future Creative Discovery Day!

27 September 2011

It's World Space Week 2011 in the first week of October – why not mark the occasion by booking a Future Creative Discovery Day?

Major International Conference on Creative Entrepreneurship

20 September 2011

Be a part of the conference which puts yesterday's periphery at the heart of today's Creative Economy.

Make sure you check out Bloom Festival 2011!

15 September 2011

Bloom Festival 2011 will be held at the Southbank Centre in London on September 24th-25th, organised by the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora. Why not join in the fun?

Well Versed: The Future of Poetry and Young People

12 September 2011

How can writing in schools and out of schools be improved? The national conference of Well Versed: The Future of Writing in Schools on 2 November seeks to provide answers!

New Foundation degree in Volunteering

18 August 2011

Starting in September 2011 Canterbury Christ Church University will be commencing a new Foundation degree in Volunteering - Grow your skills in the voluntary sector

Volunteer for the London 2012 Opening Ceremony

16 August 2011

London 2012 is searching for 10,000 volunteers, fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers in the Ceremonies.

Want to work for the Outdoor Arts Festival? Now you can!

15 August 2011

Allium Opus are searching for 5 extraordinary Producers with a strong working knowledge of the outdoor arts sector to work with them to create, facilitate and oversee delivery for the Outdoor Arts Festival programme.

The Spectator; a film for 2012

12 August 2011

We are looking for a talented creative film maker who can lead a group of young people to realise their vision. You will be responsible for presenting a high quality finished product which can be viewed in a variety of ways including website and outdoor big screen.

The liberty Kent Public Art Award 2011

05 August 2011

  TOTAL PRIZE £15,000  Deadline      for nominations: 
  Friday 2 September 2011

New job opportunity at Future Creative!

20 July 2011

We are looking for a Schools Programmer (position previously advertised as 'Education Consultant') to join our team.

Tunbridge Wells 21st Century Cycle Route Art in the public realm Call for proposals

05 July 2011

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council seeks proposals / expressions of interest for an innovative artist-led public realm project for a new cycle path in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Up to 3 x shortlisted artists will be offered a £500 development grant to further design the artwork. One of whom will be selected to deliver a final work with an estimated budget of £63,000

Launch of artist development programmes!

27 June 2011

This June has seen the launch of not one but two of our local artist development programmes.     

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Canterbury 2012 Youth Forums Winning bid!

20 June 2011

Future Creative is proud of its Canterbury 2012 Youth Forum for winning its bid to KCC Youth Opportunities Fund. £2500 to develop activities in partnership with Canterbury College for Canterbury district's young people in the lead up to 2012!

Need to raise attainment to meet targets in your secondary school?

15 June 2011

Michael Gove has set more ambitious targets for securing GCSE grades. Future Creative delivers creative learning programmes in schools, designed to engage learners and raise standards.

Future Creative is looking for a new Inspire Programme Assistant!

10 June 2011


We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient person to join our team.

How can you celebrate the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in your school?

09 June 2011


In support of the Kent 20in12 Learning Programme, Future Creative is delivering the London 2012 Value Keepers programme in schools, during the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games. Schools can bring their own values to life by connecting with the values of London 2012.

Are you 14-19? Become a Young Arts Ambassador in Kent!

07 June 2011

We are looking for young people in Kent that are passionate about the arts. You can shape the arts in Kent by taking part in this exciting project.

Vimeo Channels

09 May 2011

Programme channels now on Future Creative’s Vimeo

Springhead Park

19 April 2011

Springhead Park Community Engagement Programme Future Creative is working in partnership with North Kent Community Church, FutureCity, Countryside Properties and Land Securities to create a community engagement programme.

"Funding the arts benefits everyone"

15 April 2011

from the Thursday 14th edition of the Express/Herald

Springhead Park

15 April 2011

Engaging with local primary and secondary schools and the Springhead community.

Future Creative Videos

07 April 2011

Future Creative videos on Youtube and Vimeo 

Let's Go Margate!

04 April 2011

Press release and video for Let's Go Margate!

Let's Go Margate

01 April 2011

A special celebration event involving 400 young people, college students and teachers was held Wednesday 30 March all in honour of Margate, the original seaside town.

Thousand Origami Cranes: screen print for Japan

24 March 2011

Future Creative Practitioner Greg Stobbs has designed a screen print which he is selling in order to raise money for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Japan. 

Sensory Journey project

24 March 2011

Future Creative continues to deliver the Sensory Journey project in Children’s Centres across Kent.

Let's Celebrate!

22 March 2011

Lets celebrate events at Chilston Park on the 22nd and 23rd of March.

What you're saying

16 March 2011

Over 96% of schools working with Future Creative have said they have had a positive experience with us.

Get Creative with BBC Blast and Future Creative!

15 November 2010

Future Creative is delighted to announce the arrival of the Kent BBC Blast tour!

Kent Secondary Schools - Are your students looking to get ahead in the Creative Industries?

We are pleased to be able to invite selected schools in Kent to apply directly through Future Creative to host a unique free visit from the BBC Blast tour at your school!

arts award - Connect and Celebrate!

12 October 2010

arts award! connect & celebrate
Hazlitt Arts Centre - Maidstone
Tuesday 12th October 2010
9am – 5.30pm

Future Creative wins bid for Hertfordshire 14-19 Alternative Curriculum Contract

05 July 2010

The county-wide ‘Exciting Minds’ programme will work with disengaged young people with the aim of raising their confidence and life-skills.

Gold Arts Award on the UCAS Tariff!

25 June 2010

The Gold Arts Award has been awarded 35 Tariff points by UCAS. Future Creative offers Arts Award Adviser training and can help you to deliver the Arts Award in your setting, to find out more click here.

Creative Partnerships Programme Open to New Schools for 2010-11

18 May 2010

Future Creative is currently accepting applications for the Creative Partnerships Schools Programme for the academic year 2010-11.  There are three options available to schools in Kent and Medway.

Creative Teaching For Tomorrow- Book Available now!

16 March 2010

The long awaited research study: Creative Teaching for Tomorrow- written by Teresa Cremin, Jonathan Barnes and Stephen Scoffham is now available. For more information please click here.

Headteachers Creativity in Leadership Residential

02 March 2010

Future Creative and Advisory Service Kent (ASK) designed and facilitated an exciting and groundbreaking two day residential professional development programme for Headteachers and Early Years Managers of schools and settings engaged with the “Buddying Project”.

Creativity in Practice

02 March 2010

Our new creative partners will be attending a three day residential Creative Professional Development programme, which takes place at Bore Place, an organic farm in Chiddingston, Kent.

NESTA Partnership

02 March 2010

Future Creative is working alongside NESTA to develop and implement the ‘idiscover’ programme.

Arts Award Training Courses in the South East

22 February 2010

Future Creative is an Arts Award Training Centre for the South East. Arts Award Advisor courses for the South East are now available. Click here for more information.

Ofsted: Learning-creative approaches that raise standards

29 January 2010

Creative approaches to learning can help raise school standards but secure subject knowledge and careful planning are vital according to a new report published on 15th January.

Future Creative project videos now available on Vimeo!

05 January 2010

You can now view videos of some of our projects on Vimeo. Click here for more information.

Global Magnet Kent and Medway

01 January 2010

On Tuesday 1st December 2009 Future Creative was delighted to host the Global Magnet event for Create Compete Collaborate.  More than 80 delegates from across the county attended the event held in the  Astor Theatre and the Future Creative venue in Deal.

Future Creative Partner Selection

21 September 2009

We are currently looking to expand our pool of creative professionals. Follow this link for information on how to apply.

Arts Award in the South East

30 July 2009

Future Creative, on behalf of the Creative Learning South East Consortium, is delighted to be co-ordinating the Arts Award in the South East.

SummerScreen Kent 2009

08 July 2009

Inspiring creativity, innovation, and cultural leadership through film ...

PULSE – London 2012 Inspire mark awarded to Kent project

01 May 2009

A Kent project has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire mark. PULSE is the brainchild of Future Creative, a Kent-based social enterprise company, and aims to develop young people to become the cultural entrepreneurs of the future.

Young people lead the way with Landmark Link

21 January 2009

A screening of short films was held by Future Creative in January, hosted by Bluewater. The films told the story of young people’s experiences in relation to the Ebbsfleet Landmark.

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