Brentwood is home to a dynamic creative community of freelancers, businesses, networks, venues and organisations, working to make positive impact across the local community through innovative creativity, arts and culture.
A new initiative will bring together Brentwood’s Creative Changemakers, individuals at the forefront of the creative community to be supported, nurtured, upskilled and empowered as existing talent within an exciting new programme. Brentwood Creative Changemakers looks towards the future, where creativity and culture can continue to thrive through self-sustaining career and business development funded by the UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund).
Get Involved
Join the Brentwood Creative Directory
If you are an artist, creative, collective, creative business or venue in Brentwood and would like to register your interest in the programme, please complete the online form here.
Brentwood Open Advice Sessions
A series of dedicated Open Advice Sessions will take place across Brentwood hosted by the Metal team including a special guest with specific skills and expertise. Each session will be an opportunity for artists, creatives and heritage workers/volunteers to be supported with guidance for creative development, how to secure funding, project development and building effective partnerships for the future.
Masterclasses, Workshops and Networking Events
A series of bespoke masterclasses, workshops and networking events tailored around the specific needs of Brentwood’s creative community will be hosted across different venues in Brentwood. Each session is designed to strengthen and upskill Brentwood’s existing creative network.
Changemaker Gathering Residencies
A unique opportunity for 6 Creative Changemakers to come together, connect and cook up exciting ideas for Brentwood over the course of a weeklong paid residency, hosted by Metal at Chalkwell Hall, Southend-on-Sea. Brentwood artists, creative entrepreneurs and art workers will be supported and nurtured through creative development, collaboration and idea sharing on the lab’s dynamic programme of upskilling workshops, inspirational guest speakers and networking sessions.
Artist Residencies
Artist residencies will be offered to 4 Brentwood artists and creatives at varying stages of their career to work on new or existing projects without the distractions of everyday life. Free accommodation, workspaces and facilities including hot desks and rehearsal space are available at Chalkwell Hall, Southend-on-Sea. It is important for Brentwood creatives to invest time and space in themselves and their work throughout the residency. Our wider programme of networking events and community dinners will also be accessible during their stay.
Introducing Brentwood Creative Changemaker and Producer: Charlotte Robinson
Brentwood based creative, Charlotte Robinson, is our new Producer for the Brentwood Creative Changemaker project. As a creative changemaker herself, Charlotte is an artist, entrepreneur and newly qualified BACP-accredited therapist. Charlotte’s practice and passion is promoting mental health and well-being through creativity. Working amongst the corporate sector as well as within the local community, Charlotte hosts creatives, crafts and workshops focusing on mindfulness, blended with heartfelt conversations and counselling sessions from the Creative Hub in Brentwood. To get in touch with Charlotte about the project, please contact via email: Charlotte@metalculture.com