🎭 This summer, we teamed up with Hammersmith & Fulham council to deliver drama + filmmaking workshops for young carers in the borough - giving them a break from responsibility and space to create. Read more 👉 createarts.org.uk/creating-spa... Funded by John Lyon's Charity

📚 “It’s good for them to see that even though you’re in prison, you’re thinking about them, making a book for them." In prison, Jamie wrote and illustrated a storybook for his children. Read his story: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/fxgoidmkbz

🧠 Stress, anxiety & depression in 16–24 year olds have risen 168% since 2000 - nearly 4x faster than the general population. This #StressAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting the role creativity can play in easing stress + supporting mental health. #CreativityAndWellbeing

🎨 What can creativity teach us about leadership? At our next #CreateConversations, actor-director & psychotherapist Darren Cheek joins to explore how creativity can transform how we lead. https://f.mtr.cool/teeitchkhx

We'll be exploring the power of creativity in leadership at our next Create Conversations webinar - and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/nmdmztkuiy

This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we’re celebrating the creativity and resilience of the young + adult carers we work with. 💛 Our projects offer time to breathe, create and connect. Thank you to our funders for making this work possible!

This spring, 11 year old young carer, Maisie, joined our inspired:arts project in Nottingham - a joyful break made possible by The Chetwode Foundation 💛 Read her story: https://f.mtr.cool/fimzlhjbkg #YoungCarers #CreateCharity #ArtForChange #InspiredArts

🎤 Speaker spotlight: Adirupa Sengupta, Group CEO Common Purpose, brings 20+ years of global leadership insight to our next #CreateConversations webinar. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/pdedwciwhk #InclusiveLeadership

In our latest blog, a survivor of modern slavery shares how taking part in Art Is Freedom - our creative partnership with Hestia and Ashurst - helped them begin to rebuild their life after trauma. 📖 Read the full story 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/hkkedaunec

🎶 For #CareLeaversWeek, we’re celebrating the creativity of care-experienced young people with a look back at last year’s our:voices music showcase. A new cohort is performing this week – proof of the power of music to uplift, connect and empower. Funded by Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust

Last chance to visit Art Is Freedom exhibition, showcasing the work of survivors of modern slavery! We’re proud to partner with  @hestia1970 on this public exhibition. Visit the artworks at: 📍 New Change Gardens (until 27 Oct) 📍 Trafalgar Square (until 27 Oct)

Only 1 in 3 children say they enjoy reading in their free time. Our our:stories project with SEND pupils explored literacy through drama & storytelling ✨ Read the blog 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xvlzqwsnkn Funded by @MercersScholars

🧠 60% of CEOs say creativity is the most important leadership quality. What does that mean for the future of leadership? 🎙️Join our next Create Conversations on Creativity & Leadership: https://f.mtr.cool/nuxldjocdn

Through change:matters, care leaver Jamilla* learned to animate, budget, and build confidence - all through creativity. Read her story 👉 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/tkgeqvpyny Funded by @WCCAEW #CALiveryCharity

Through our change:matters programme in Romsey, young carers explored vital topics like budgeting, saving, and planning for the future - all through radio drama. 🙏 Thank you to the Chartered Accountants' Livery Charity for funding this project. #CALiveryCharity

📣 Last chance to apply! The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am tomorrow (Friday 17 October). https://f.mtr.cool/wihvvcqmrg #ArtJobs #CreativeOpportunities #CreativeDevelopment

📣 Last chance to apply! The deadline to complete your eligibility form for Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is 10am on Friday Friday 17 October. https://f.mtr.cool/prvgztuiqp #CreativeOpportunities #ArtJobs #NurturingTalent #CreativeDevelopment

🎨 Join us for our upcoming Create Conversations on Creativity and Leadership. 📅 19 November / 5pm 🔗 Sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/qaasikfqcc

🎨 Create Conversations: Creativity & Leadership 📅 Free online webinar | Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hsyplwbuhr 👉 Discover how creativity can fuel leadership!

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re celebrating the power of creativity to support mental wellbeing - and our creative:tandem programme, which supports children and young people in mental health units. 🎨 Funded by the Simon Rivett-Carnac Trust and the London Freemasons’ Charity

🎨 Create’s Nurturing Talent 2026/27 is now open - a free year-long training programme helping artists develop skills in community arts facilitation. 📍London & Manchester 🗓️ Submit eligibility form by 17 Oct 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zefqhdbypd

Create Conversations: Creativity and Leadership 🎨 When: Wednesday 19 November, 5pm Register Now: https://f.mtr.cool/bdgkdswhcu More on the speakers soon!! #CreativityAndLeadership #PanelTalk #CreativeLeadership

The #ArtIsFreedom exhibition created by survivors of #ModernSlavery is open across London!  🤝 Huge thanks to our partners at Hestia for making this vital work possible. Make sure you go and see the work while it's on show!

In our community:matters drama & music workshops, participants like Naomi and Lakshmi found not only space to express themselves, but community, confidence and a chance to reconnect. Funded by @JohnLyonCharity  https://f.mtr.cool/vidqbsiykd

🎨 We're proud to be one of the creative partners on Hestia’s #ArtIsFreedom 2025 exhibition - a powerful celebration of self-expression and resilience by survivors of modern slavery. 👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/qqtgpnuqzw

📝✨ It's #NationalPoetryDay - and we're celebrating the power of words in all their forms. Poetry isn’t just rhyme and rhythm - it’s also storytelling and reflection. During Create Week 2025, we explored this through monologue writing. 🎥 Try it out: https://f.mtr.cool/emavcrxlrn

We're proud to share photos from our recent art:links Southwark creative writing project. It was a joy-filled afternoon, and participants explored place as a theme ✍️ We developed art:links to enhance the wellbeing of older adults.  Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social Worshipful Company of Coopers

🗣️✨ Today is #NationalNonVerbalAwarenessDay - a moment to recognise and value all forms of communication beyond words. Programmes like our:stories - enable non-verbal to express themselves through art, movement, writing and more. Funded by The Mercer's Company

In this clip from our latest Create Conversations event, Katrina explores the ethical questions surrounding AI in the creative industries - from job loss and bias to ownership and opportunity. As AI continues to evolve, how do we protect the value of human creativity?

In this clip from our latest Create Conversations event, Katrina explores the ethical questions surrounding AI in the creative industries - from job loss and bias to ownership and opportunity. As AI continues to evolve, how do we protect the value of human creativity? #CreativityAndAI #EthicalAI

🖊️ It’s #NationalDoodleDay! We're revisiting #CreateWeek2025 with artist Julia Roy-Williams, showing us how to try neurographic art - a mindful doodling activity to relax and reset. Take 5 mins for yourself today 💛 https://f.mtr.cool/mcqxtuylxs

🎨 It’s #SelfCareSeptember 💚 We know that creativity and wellbeing go hand in hand. Creative expression can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and bring joy. 💬 Watch our Create Conversations on Creativity & Wellbeing here: https://f.mtr.cool/hxalxtukhw

♻️ It’s #RecycleWeek - and we’re proud to share how creativity and caring for the planet go hand in hand. In our environment:matters project, SEND pupils use recycled materials to explore environmental art - boosting creativity, confidence, and environmental awareness.

♻️ It’s #RecycleWeek - and we’re spotlighting the incredible creativity and environmental awareness of young people from our environment:matters project, working with SEND student who learn about the environment through the arts. Funded by @barnettwaddingham.bsky.social  and @octopus.energy

This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we're celebrating art:links - supporting older adults through the creative arts. Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social  The Headley Trust, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity @rbkc.gov.uk  Smart ,Westminster Almshouses Foundation and Worshipful Company of Coopers.

🎨 Older adults who engage in the arts have a 31% lower risk of developing depression (BMJ, 2020). 📺 Missed our #CreateConversations panel on Creativity & Wellbeing? It's now live on our website. Watch here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ooxeopgehe #ArtsForWellbeing

Over 3 years, creative:voices supported adult carers through music, art & creative writing 💛 Huge thanks to the Smile Fund from Comic Relief & Walkers for funding spaces of creativity, connection & care. #CreateCharity #SmileFund #AdultCarers #ThankYou

A huge thank you to our 2024/25 core funders – @CouttsandCo , @ryhandscharity , Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation , @TheLinburyTrust and @WestonFdn - for sustaining our work year-round and helping us reach communities who often go unheard.

Shutter clicks and storytelling 📷   In Bolton, young carers got behind the lens in our inspired:arts photography project - exploring creativity, building confidence, and capturing incredible shots. Creativity = connection 💛 #YoungCarers #Photography #InspiredArts

From paint to print, pupils in Lewisham have been building connection through creativity 💛 Our creative:connection project brings disabled and non-disabled children together to explore visual art & create something beautiful. Thank you to the Merchant Taylors' Foundation for funding this project.

🎨 Every child deserves creative opportunity - especially those with SEND. With support from @JohnLyonCharity , our changing:minds programme brought joy + growth to 5 Harrow schools this summer. 👀 Read the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/saafuvakiv

How can AI help us visualise emotions - and support mental health? At #CreateConversations, @Rockbadger_ Founder, Calypso Newman, explored using AI to turn emotional data into art. The result? A new tool for therapy + connection. #AIandCreativity  #TechForGood #FutureOfCreativity #ArtTherapy

Yesterday our latest Nurturing Talent cohort came together for their Workshop Development Module - a full-day creative training for early-career artists taking part in our flagship artist development programme. Led by Create Musician John Webb

📚 On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re celebrating our:stories - our creative literacy project for SEND children. Just 50% of kids enjoy reading for fun - the lowest since 2005. Every child deserves access to the joy of stories. Funded by @MercersScholars  #LiteracyForAll

🎨 This #InternationalDayOfCharity, help us bring creativity to those who need it most. From young carers to older adults, our projects build confidence, connection & joy through the arts. 🎁 Support our work: https://f.mtr.cool/xijckwjxwa #ArtsForChange #PeopleNeedToCreate

🏆 Big news from this year’s #KoestlerAwards! Prisoners from our programmes received EIGHT awards! Read more here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/aubwyxctcq Thank you @santanderuk for funding Inside Change. #UnlockWithArt

Our community:matters project with Brent Mencap brought together young people with learning disabilities for a joyful series of storytelling and dance workshops. Read our latest blog to learn more 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/gpobfjwzem

Over the summer, young carers in Nottingham became filmmakers as part of our inspired:arts programme - exploring storytelling, scriptwriting, acting and camera skills to create their own short films from scratch. 🎬

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Calypso Newman Founder of @RockBadger_ Calypso turns data into art - redefining how we tell stories + show impact. Join her at our #CreateConversations panel on Creativity & AI, Sept 3 at 17:00 BST 💻 🎟️ Free event → eventbrite.co.uk/e/create-con...

🎺 Speaker Spotlight: Mike Poyser Musician. Educator. Physicist. Mike’s work spans orchestras, soundtracks & science - even collaborating w/ Prof. Brian Cox using AI in music! Catch him on our #CreativityAndAI panel Sept 3 🎟️ Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/create-con...