About this Event
Bringing Communities Together: Two creative networks join forces
Your Shout and the BCP Cultural Compact invite you to an evening of inspiring stories, meaningful conversations and new connections.
At a time when collaboration across our creative and cultural sector has never been more important, this gathering creates space to meet new people, hear different perspectives and explore how we can shape a more connected and inclusive cultural future together.
Who is it for:
Open to everyone working in, alongside or interested in arts, culture and creativity—whether you are an artist, creative practitioner, cultural organisation, community leader, student, volunteer, business owner or simply curious about the role creativity plays in bringing communities together.
The evening begins with a series of short talks exploring the theme Journeys, where Global Majority creatives will share personal stories of creativity, leadership, identity and belonging. Their experiences will provide a starting point for wider conversations about the opportunities, challenges and aspirations shaping our creative and cultural sector today.
The talks will then lead into facilitated in-the-round conversations, inviting everyone to contribute, ask questions, and explore the topics that matter most. Rather than listening from the sidelines, you'll help shape the conversation, exchange ideas and build meaningful connections while exploring the actions we can take together to strengthen our creative communities.
Hosted within the inspiring surroundings of Sharon James' current exhibition at Lighthouse, Poole, this is an opportunity to connect with others, hear fresh perspectives and be part of the conversations shaping the future of creativity, culture and community across our region.
Learn more about Sharon James' exhibition: https://www.sharonjamesartist.com/
Calling all Global Majority artists, producers, freelancers, cultural organisations, creative businesses, students, or community leaders. Your Shout is particularly interested in connecting and building the network.
Get in touch: DM us on Instagram ‘Cultural Compact ’ @yourshout or email [email protected]
Find out more about Your Shout Network https://www.natashaplayer.co.uk/your-shout
Bursary :
Alongside BCP Cultural Compact offering fees to freelancers to attend the event, Your Shout offers additional funds to cover travel expenses for Global Majority artists and cultural leaders. Get in touch on Whats App@yourshout or email [email protected]
The Freelancer Ballot:
We'd like to pay eight freelancers £30 each to attend this event. To ensure this is done as fairly as possible, we've organised a ballot that will be drawn on 15th October. To enter, please fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/m43Mbs4DKK83B9iTA.
Order Form:
Please fill out the order form upon ordering your ticket. All information will be shared with other attendees. If you wouldn't like your email to be shared, please let us know at [email protected].
Access Information:
We recognise that networking environments can sometimes feel overwhelming. We want to make this event as welcoming, comfortable, and easy to navigate as possible. When booking, you’ll be invited to share your access requirements so we can make the day as relaxed and supportive as possible.
When you arrive at Lighthouse Poole, you will be welcomed by Rohan, Natasha Player, and members of the Cultural Compact. For more information about the venue, please visit the Lighthouse website.
For this event, we will be using a traffic light system to indicate whether you are open to being approached or prefer to take the lead:
Green – Happy to be approached
Amber – Open to conversation, but please check first
Red – Prefer not to be approached unless I initiate
You can choose the colour sticker that best reflects how you’re feeling on the day when you arrive.
A quieter space away from the main room will be available throughout the event.
A photographer will be present at the event. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know when booking or speak to a member of the team on arrival.
For any questions about access or the event, please contact us. We would love you to join us as we bring communities together through conversation, collaboration and culture.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, United Kingdom
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