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Stalls Available at our upcoming festive events
Calling local artists and makers!
Would you like a stall at one of our upcoming events to share your contemporary handmade products, designs and artwork. We have two exciting events planned, get involved!

Samuel Deakin
Oct 1, 20251 min read


New series of free craft workshops launched
FREE craft workshops are being organised by our team as part of a major new arts project, Rombald’s Rocks: Keighley Sculpture Trail, which will see 10 unique creations on display across the town. Behind the initiative is artist, illustrator and sculptor Leonie Briggs, who is working on the venture with arts charity Keighley Creative. Inspiration […]

Samuel Deakin
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Talented local artists selected by community panel
Keighley Creative are pleased to announced that 5 artists have been specially selected by a panel of local people to design sculptures for a new arts trail launching this May. Local artist, illustrator, sculptor and studio holder, Leonie Briggs is the founder of the sculpture and is working with the KC team to bring this […]

Samuel Deakin
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Exhibition extended due to popular demand
On Wednesday 16th October 2024, we opened our new exhibition “Nature and Imagination” but, following lots of interest, we are pleased to announce that the exhibition will continue for a month until Wednesday 13th November 2024. Arts for Brain Health is one of Keighley Creative’s core programmes offers workshops to people that may benefit from […]

Samuel Deakin
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Leeds Young Film Festival comes to Keighley
Keighley Creative are delighted to be continuing our relationship with Leeds International Film Festival and this Easter they have asked us to host the Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF). This will involve 6 film screenings at the Stockroom Cinema within Keighley Creative across two dates. It’s a great opportunity to take the kids out and […]

Samuel Deakin
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Studio holder leads activity at upcoming event
Visual Arts Social this January includes an activity led by studio holder, Carole Griffiths, with her workshop ‘Rip and Tear – Smudge and Draw’.

Samuel Deakin
Jan 8, 20241 min read
What’s happening in 2024?
With the Keighley Creative Presents… project now in full swing and a number of successful events under our belt, new year brings us a chance to review and make plans for 2024. We already have upcoming events planned such as the I Am Brill disco and Kailey live theatre performance alongside our regular Arts for […]

Samuel Deakin
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Festive fun workshops in December
Our team are pleased to offer two free, family-friendly festive craft workshops this December. Hosted by Keighley Market, the workshops welcome anyone, whatever your age or ability, to pop in and join in with some creative activities. On Saturday 9th December, 11-3, we are making festive framed pictures and on Saturday 16th December, 11-3, we […]

Samuel Deakin
Nov 27, 20231 min read


We’re having our first Open Studios & Makers Faire!
Jane Fielder, Naseem Darbey, Jon Britten, Anji Timlin, Leonie Briggs and Sean Jukes will host open studio sessions, during which visitors can chat with the artists and see what they are creating from their base at Keighley Creative. Local creative businesses taking part in the Makers Faire include Miss Hue Designs, selling polymer clay jewellery. […]

Samuel Deakin
Jul 1, 20231 min read
We’re on the look out for New Trustees!
Keighley Creative is on the look out for a new Chairperson, and new Trustees to join our charitable board in September 2023. For an informal discussion about the roles and to learn more about this exciting opportunity please see the document attached, or come along for a chat at Keighley Creative. We’re hosting two drop-in […]

Samuel Deakin
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Get your hands on £1000! Fusion Grants now Open
Over at Keighley Creative we’re helping to support Keighley Association Women and Children’s Centre (KAWACC) with their new grant-giving project called Fusion, funded by The Leap. What is it about? Keighley residents and community organisations can access grants of up to £1000 to realise their creative, community-led ideas. These grants will prioritise people and organisations […]

Samuel Deakin
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Big Night Out Announced for Keighley’s Women!
On Saturday 12th March, we’re bringing you an evening of FREE, showstopping entertainment to celebrate International Women’s Day in Keighley. You’ll be celebrating with with: • The Fingersmiths (Live Blues / Jazz)• 3 Chord Max (Ukulele Band)• Nabeela Ahmed (Multilingual Poetry)• North Wind Tribal (Belly dancing)• Bracelet Making with Sally All Women, Including Under 18s, […]

Samuel Deakin
Feb 11, 20221 min read
‘Following Threads’ Exhibition to Launch at Bradford Industrial Museum
On Saturday 26th February, our “Following Threads” exhibition will open to the public at Bradford Industrial Museum. From prints to photography, recycled objects to paintings, you’ll be able to catch a variety of work centered around the theme of industry and our environment all created by 13 of our resident artists. This captivating exhibition features […]

Samuel Deakin
Feb 11, 20221 min read


New Chair of Trustees Sought
Keighley Creative is about to enter an exciting but demanding new stage in our evolution as one of the major creative ventures locally and in the wider region. We have secured significant funding of around £2.8m to purchase, refurbish and equip a new creative hub based in the centre of Keighley and support the expansion […]

Samuel Deakin
Oct 4, 20212 min read


THE FESTIVAL IS NEARLY HERE!!! Yippee!
8th – 10th October, a whole long weekend of fantastic fun and events! Free or low cost throughout. Have a look at our programme and get involved… There is something for everyone 🙂

Samuel Deakin
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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