About Culford Collective

Culford Collective is a space where early career creatives in the performing arts can connect, share work in progress & get their creative juices flowing. We run free weekly meet-ups every Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom (get in touch if you’d like to come along) & are planning a series of workshops for 2022 (follow us on Instagram for updates).

We founded Culford Collective in 2019, as a way of breaking the cycle of isolation that comes with being a freelancer. The first meetup was held in Scarlett’s living room, where a group of creatives gathered to discuss their work, eat pizza, and drink some cheap prosecco.

The meet-ups developed into a weekly event where creatives of all kinds could come together to share work-in-progress, connect & get feedback and support. We discuss industry experiences, share resources for finding jobs and training opportunities, and collaborate. Six months in, the demands of the Covid-19 pandemic forced meetings onto Zoom. Despite this, the Collective has continued to thrive, providing creatives with a valuable outlet during a time of isolation and uncertainty. Our community is now made up of early career artists from across the UK, and has grown to include members in Canada, Germany and Spain.

Testimonials

“Culford Collective has created a rare thing: a safe space where creatives feel their most authentic and secure.”

“One of the best things I’ve had this year has been the Collective.”

“I will never forget the first time I read one of my pieces out for the group. The feedback and support  was so encouraging; it dissolved the nerves that had plagued me.”

“Culford Collective offers precious support to the young artist that I am. It allows me to develop my craft, practice other skills, to be inspired by the other members of the collective and build strong connections.”

Sign me up! How can I get involved?

The collective is open to creatives of all kinds.

If you’d like to join us, or simply want some more information, drop us message on Instagram an email us at culfordcollective@gmail.com, or use the contact form on this website. We can’t wait to hear from you!