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We asked some of our recent mentees what they got out of our Mentoring Programme.
Raymond and Scott were matched together and both gained valuable experience through the programme.
Learn more about how mentoring can transform your career! creative-edinburgh.com/mento…
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We asked some of our recent mentees what they got out of our Mentoring Programme. We were so proud to hear about Kelly's journey through the programme as a contemporary visual artist 😍 ✨
Learn more about how mentoring can transform your career! creative-edinburgh.com/mento…
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🚀 New Year, New Opportunities! Ready to kickstart your 2025? Apply now for the Creative Edinburgh Mentoring Programme and get matched with one of our 140+ mentors across fields like visual arts, writing, branding & more.
📌 Apply now: creative-edinburgh.com/mento…
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🟢 Update: Change of venue for the 2024 Creative Edinburgh Awards 🔶
Due to the recent statement released from Summerhall, we have made the difficult decision to move the 2024 Awards Ceremony.
We can now share that this year the Awards will now take place at Central Hall!
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As a registered charity (as of September 2023) we will now produce an Annual Review for the financial year April - March. We've recently produced our first Annual Review reflecting on our impact and activity in the 2023-24 period.
Read it here! creative-edinburgh.com/impac…
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!
We've heard you, and have extended the deadline to nominate for this year's Creative Edinburgh Awards to next Tuesday 10 September, 9am.
There's still time to nominate! creative-edinburgh.com/award…
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🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER! 🚨
Nominations for the 2024 Creative Edinburgh Awards close Mon 2 Sep at midnight.
The Awards are free to enter and open to anyone living or working in Edinburgh. To nominate yourself or someone else, fill in the application form:
creative-edinburgh.com/award…
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#MembersSpotlight @EdinChamber "The potential benefits of cross-sectoral knowledge exchange are huge - it can often lead to the discovery of more innovative solutions to challenges by incorporating diverse inputs and viewpoints." creative-edinburgh.com/artic…
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Sometimes creative work looks like daydreaming, coffee, meandering conversations... it's a valid process! How do you combat "toxic productivity culture" in your practice?
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Short on plans tomorrow? Want to meet local artists and see some inspiring work? We've teamed up with @TheMeltingPotEd to showcase the work of up and coming artists in Edinburgh. Join us for drinks and good chat!
5:30PM 12 March
Book here: buff.ly/3wJVsXw
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Happy International Women's Day form Creative Edinburgh! (ft. our remote employee Caitlin in spirit)
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Creative Edinburgh Plus member Kimberly Carpenter has some fun things in her online shop including this tote bag titled 'Braving the Storm'.
You can find out more about her work on our directory: buff.ly/3GSiflV
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Join us at @codebasetech where we'll be sharing info about resources we're making to help you understand practical steps in making your work more sustainable.
Book your free spot here: buff.ly/3wP0div
This event is supported by @scotgov Ecosystem Fund by @scotent
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Sarah Clarkson @woollyoriginals
I design and machine knit wool fabric to be sewn into bags for artists and crafters to use for their projects and their tools.
Visit profile: buff.ly/3uikQD1
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Mairi-Claire Traynor @yerhameish
I am a poet, emerging playwright and co-founder/Creative Director of Hame-ish Arts CIC; a recently incorporated social enterprise.
Visit profile: buff.ly/3RQY9yE
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Cosimo Angiulli - I launched a sustainable fashion brand in November 2022 called SIMO. I work full-time and I dedicate my free time to my fashion brand. I specialise in genderless fashion utilising deadstock fabrics.
Visit profile: buff.ly/42nxrBf
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Sarah Cowan @oneowlstudio
I'm a graphic designer and illustrator who took the leap into the world of self-employment back in 2016 and since then have worked with a variety of organisations, businesses big and small, and community projects.
Visit profile: buff.ly/3SCNb0c
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Jamie Steedman @jamdesigner
I'm a freelance motion graphic designer and editor with over 16 years professional experience, with expertise in animation, video editing, film, motion graphic design and visual effects.
Visit profile: buff.ly/48WbZ93
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Our Meet the Members Mondays concludes with a stellar selection of our Plus Members! Plus memberships are ideal for freelancers and newly formed businesses, who are looking to increase the reach and awareness of their work and skills.
Become a member: buff.ly/3JiIJ0M
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Meet our #CreativeCircles guest speaker! Audrey Carlin is CEO at @waspsstudios, the UK’s largest studio provider.
Creative Circles: Creativity as a Tool for Social Change
Tuesday 5 March 12pm
Sponsored by @freeagent
Book here: buff.ly/3OHvTN3
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Last night we were honoured to be shortlisted at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024, for "Innovation in Business" 🥂 What a joy to be considered alongside @ct_advisers, @thefayreplay, @Leonard_UK, @NcNean and @RoslinCT. Thank you @edinchamber for a fantastic night!
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Our Creative Sectors event will focus on opportunities in sustainable fashion and textiles, including our partner organisations: @SHRUBCOOP, @DoveCotStudios, @craftscotland, @AppliedArtsScot.
Join us at @CodeBaseTech on Wed, 13 March from 5pm - book here: buff.ly/3UWW5r1
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Creative Edinburgh Plus Member Victoria Ross is self taught Scottish artist, maker and art tutor, specialising in oil paintings that explore the figure through themes of loss, vulnerability, and humanity.
Find out more about her work on our directory: buff.ly/3HOFSw5
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Siân Landau @sianlandau
I'm an artist from London, currently studying MA Contemporary Art Practice at ECA. I'm interested in Deep Time and exploring the connection we have to the eons of time in the rock beneath our feet through sound.
Full Member Profile: buff.ly/3Uf3l0X
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Raymond Davies @theradavies
I'm a photographer from Edinburgh, currently studying towards an HND in professional photography at Edinburgh College. I primarily shoot sports and events but love turning my hand to any form of photography.
Full Profile: buff.ly/498zJ9w
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Melissa Tustin-Gore
I am completing an MSc in History at the University of Edinburgh. Previously I worked as a journalist, covering Southeast Asia. I would like to pivot my career into a creative direction, with a focus on research.
Full Member Profile: buff.ly/4bdAEaE
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Kate Stamoulis @heythanks_co
Kate is an Edinburgh-based Director and Theatre Maker, interested in creating new and inventive work and fostering a sense of collective collaboration.
Full Member Profile: buff.ly/3U95Ku4
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Alicia Lopez Fernandez
I am a Motion Graphics designer in search of new challenges. I love colourful designs full of rhythm. Born in Badajoz (Spain) but currently living in Edinburgh.
Full Member Profile: buff.ly/3u3lqo7
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Our 'Meet the Members' series continues this week with several of our Student Members!
The Student Membership is perfect for early-career creatives looking to develop their career path, meet potential mentors and learn new skills.
Become a member: buff.ly/3JiIJ0M
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If you're new to networking, or just want to get back into it, check out our Creative Circles events! Come say hi our team and we'll make you feel welcome 🥰
Tickets are free for Creative Edinburgh members. Find out more: buff.ly/3JiIJ0M
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Now on Youtube: watch our Creative Circles session, "Sustainable Freelance Practice: Where do we start?"
This event is supported by the Scottish Government's Ecosystem Fund administered by
@scotent and sponsored by @freeagent
Watch here: buff.ly/3wh47R1
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Creative Edinburgh Student Member Raymond Davies @theradavies explores plastic pollution in the ocean in his striking photo series, "Fishwives and Ocean Plastic."
Find out more about his work on our Directory buff.ly/498zJ9w
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Meet our #CreativeCircles speaker! @FionaDoring has over 20 years' experience of working in the third sector and is Chief Executive of @impactarts.
Creative Circles: Creativity as a Tool for Social Change
Tue 5 March
Sponsored by @freeAgent
Book here: buff.ly/3OHvTN3
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Yvonne Weighand Lyle @yweighandlyle - Find out more on Yvonne's Member Profile: buff.ly/47IcRwL
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Michael Forrest @goodtohearuk - Find out more on Michael's Member Profile here: buff.ly/3Hr0MBa
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Ana Betancourt @blackgoblinSFX - Find out more about Ana in the Member's Spotlight article here: buff.ly/3UbCG5j
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Let's hear it for our Premium Members! Here are just several of the amazing freelancers and professionals who are looking to take their practices to the next level through the power of the Creative Edinburgh network, all while directly supporting Creative Edinburgh's mission.
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Struggle with procrastination? (Who doesn't!) It may help to break up your big task into bite-sized chunks, or to change your work environment. Walking or wheeling outside for 30 minutes has also been shown to get creative juices flowing!
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In this March's Creative Circles event, we’ll dive into real-world examples of creatives and organisations catalysing positive impact. Join us online for a dose of inspiration on your lunch break!
Tuesday 5 March 12pm
Sponsored by @freeagent
Book here: buff.ly/3OHvTN3
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Congrats to Creative Edinburgh Premium member Yvonne Weighand Lyle who has been selected as Lead Artist for the national "Remembering Together" programme, creating Covid memorials across Scotland.
Follow @YWLStudios and find out more on our directory: buff.ly/47IcRwL
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#MemberSpotlight: As the owner of app shop and consultancy, Good To Hear, Creative Edinburgh Premium Member, @michaelforrest has devoted his work to creative and data-driven solutions designed to help improve our lives.
Read the full interview: buff.ly/3OJP8Wd
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If you'd like to help support our work and be a part of the thriving creative community, become a member here: buff.ly/47vRezp
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@WaspsStudios is a charity that provides studios to support artists, makers and creative industries, and is currently the creative home to approximately 1000 artists and 33 organisations located at twenty buildings across the country. Visit their profile: buff.ly/48S9zbh
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.@Impact_Arts is an innovative Scottish arts charity whose mission is to tackle inequalities in Scotland through creativity, improving people’s wellbeing and access to the arts for Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas. Visit their profile: buff.ly/48l4ZlT
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.@codebasetech has supported over 500 startups and scaleups. They provide workspace for startups to grow, delivers expert educational programmes and industry accelerators, and fosters connection through mentorship, events, and meetups. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3TYz46m
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.@CandBScotland act as the connector between culture and business sectors to enable, inspire and support exciting and mutually beneficial cross-sector relationships, to build knowledge, skills, and expertise where they’re needed most. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3tRRYkP
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.@EdinChamber offer a range of business support tools including networking opportunities, help with marketing, training, policy and advocacy and support with entering new markets. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3tVhHIX
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We're continuing our celebration of our members with Part Two of our wonderful Business and Professional Members! These individuals and organisations help support the work we do for the creative community in Edinburgh and love being a part of the amazing network we've built! ⬇️
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Happy Lunar New Year from Creative Edinburgh! 🐉 This artwork 'Infinite Dragon' is by Edinburgh-based @sarahkwanartist, representing the good luck that Dragons symbolise in Chinese mythology – as well as the wisdom, love symbolised by Celtic Infinity Knots.
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We're delighted to welcome Mary Michel in facilitating our upcoming Members Workshop!
Mary is the Co-Founder and Director of @Ostrero_Scot, which works to grow the Circular Economy in Scotland through mindset change and education.
Find out more: buff.ly/3UmlTfD
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Creative Edinburgh Plus Member Cosimo Damiano Angiulli explores a surreal realm where dreams and reality intertwine. Their fashion brand, SIMO, specialises in genderless fashion utilising recycled and deadstock fabrics.
Meet them here: buff.ly/42nxrBf
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The creative industries can be stressful! 😅 We have a range of resources on our website covering topics from wellbeing to fair work. Take a look: buff.ly/3W74cjn
Need personal advice? Our Premium/Business Members benefit from tailored support: buff.ly/3JiIJ0M
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.@Beautify_Earth are a regenerative business with their goals and values in line with advocating for artists and the creative economy, creating more beautiful and sustainable communities, and making art part of our everyday experience. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3Sf5N6k
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.@CultureRadarUK is a research and development consultancy for the arts, creative and heritage sectors. They work with cultural organisations, leaders, funders and policymakers to help them achieve their ambitions. Visit their profile: buff.ly/41Sff2E
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.@CreateFutureUK are an innovation and design company here in Edinburgh. Nathan Fulwood the Strategy Director is on the Steering Committee for Creative Edinburgh and also a mentor via the mentorship programme. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3NUhtc8
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Prime Pass are an events company in the UK looking to bring premium experiences to the creative community in Edinburgh. Visit their profile: buff.ly/3vtLIjM
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Journeys in Design links Design and Well-Being through exhibitions, talks, walks and workshops, drawing on the heritage of place and the energy of talented creative people Dr John Ennis meets in localities up and down the country. Visit their profile: buff.ly/48Lzj95
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Edinburgh Acting School courses, classes & workshops are open to all, from kids learning in a playful setting, beginner adults wanting to improve their confidence, or pros keeping their skills sharp. Visit their profile: buff.ly/4aPIl6O
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We're taking a moment to celebrate our wonderful Business and Professional Members, all of these individuals and organisations help to support our community while engaging with the creatives that are a part of it!
Here's part one of our Business/Professional Cohort! ⬇️
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We're delighted to introduce our Creative Circles Facilitator, Leah McDowell from @florisbooks
Make sure you're signed up to join us online: buff.ly/3ScAiK0
This event is supported by the @scotent Ecosystem Fund and sponsored by @freeagent
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Exciting news! We’ve been shortlisted for the @EdinChamber “Innovation in Business Award” 🥳 What an honour to be considered alongside @ct_advisers, @thefayreplay, @Leonard_UK, @NcNean and @RoslinCT - good luck everyone!
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Job: @royalscotacad are looking for Gallery Assistants for their exhibition programme buff.ly/3RIVKox
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Opp: @LeithLate are looking for a Chair and a Treasurer for their Board of Trustees buff.ly/3RIVKox
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February's here and so are some fresh picks from our Jobs & Opps board! 🧵
Discover more listings and apply here: buff.ly/3RIVKox
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We had an insightful day at SPRINGBOARD – Edinburgh local assembly for creative climate action @ccscotland 🌿
As part of our Sustainable Practice & Innovation Project (supported by @scotent) we ran a workshop on steps creatives can take in making their practice sustainable.
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📣 Member opportunity! Join us and Mary Michel from Ostrero for a workshop to help you map out a route to make your freelance practice more sustainable.
Book your ticket here: buff.ly/3UmlTfD
This event is generously supported by the @scotent Ecosystem Fund.
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There's only a couple more days until we join @CCScotland at SPRINGBOARD!
Book your free spot here: buff.ly/41TLCxM
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Find a community of fellow freelancers to connect with, and do it with a discount if you have a Creative Edinburgh Premium Membership!
Do you co-work or hotdesk? What are the things you like about it?
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We're delighted to announce the speakers for our upcoming Creative Circles event!
Alicia Storie, Founder of Adesignstorie and Johnny Gailey, Project Director of @OOTBlueprint
Book your spot to join the conversation: buff.ly/3ScAiK0
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Happy Burns Nicht! What creative activities do you have planned? Ours involve poetry... and plenty of haggis, neeps and tatties 🏴
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Looks like we need to add another tote bag to our collection... 🛍️
By Creative Edinburgh Plus member, illustrator and designer Kimberley Carpenter
Find out more about her work: buff.ly/3GSiflV
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There's only one week left to send in your application!
Chosen applicants will receive 5 sessions over 5 months. Set your own professional and personal goals, whilst asking questions and seeking advice from one of our experts.
Get started here: buff.ly/46K5WDM
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How does mentoring help people in their creative careers? We asked some of our 2023 mentees in their own words!
The first is playwright Catherine Muir, read her interview on our latest blog: buff.ly/3RZtNJf
Apply for Mentoring by 30 January: buff.ly/46K5WDM
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Daytime Favourites is a jewellery company working with enamelling, welding and casting processes, in combination with found objects and scrap to create wearable or sculptural pieces.
Find out more via buff.ly/48p2YF0
By Creative Edinburgh Plus Member Colin Duncan
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