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On Saturday 24th May, a new art project was launched in Keighley. “Rombald’s Rocks” were unveiled at locations across the town centre and 100s people came along to celebrate the launch event enjoying lots of different activities and performances.

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 […]

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 […]

Well what a year! The last 12 months at Keighley Creative have been amazing and our team is proud that they have been able to bring so many arts and culture projects to town in 2024. We started the year carrying on our I Am Brill project celebrating our hometown and the talents of Keighley […]

Keighley children’s learning and creativity was celebrated this week as a major project comes to a close. On Monday we hosted a special event to showcase the Pledges to the Landscape project, a collaboration between Keighley Creative and Yorkshire Peat Partnership. The event welcomed lots of people who wanted to find out more about this […]

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 […]

Local primary schools have recently taken part in a project educating children about the importance of our peatlands and the latest school to take part was Riddlesden St. Mary’s. The children were invited to take part in the Pledges to the Landscape project, a classroom programme using art and mark making to engage children, which […]

Last Saturday 29th June 2024, a group of local people set off as part of Otley Walking Festival to draw the bog and associated wildlife of Denton Estate moorland near Ilkley. Led by local artist, Naseem Darbey, and Yorkshire Peatland Partnership (YPP) expert, Lucy Lee, the group of 10 spent the day on the moor […]

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call-out for Keighley artists! Would you like to provide creative content for our Engineering and Arts Explorations project? A new project has recently been launched in Keighley. Local engineer and STEM Ambassador, Alisha Bell, supported by The Leap organisations is on the hunt for local artists to engage the next generation of engineers. […]

A community publication designed by Keighley Creative with input from numerous local organisations opens door to help during cost-of-living crisis. Keighley community organisations have come together to help people struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. Arts charity Keighley Creative has produced a newspaper-style guide with pointers to where to get support, in an easy-to-read format. Open […]

Following a competitive recruitment process, Riaz Meer, one of the founders of Keighley Arts and Film Festival, will take up a post leading creative arts in the town over the next two years. The experienced film and television editor will oversee Keighley Creative’s organisational development and transition to a permanent base. His brief will include […]

Keighley Creative are always looking out for new volunteers to join our fab team. There is no financial commitment and you can do as much or as little as you want and you can tell us what roles you’re interested in. And you don’t have to be “arty”! Volunteering can include being a trustee, supporter […]

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. […]

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 […]

The Unit is now based at Keighley Creative! They offer an open access workspace to the district’s talented content creators linked to film. Whether you are looking to make your first film or trying to carve your career path in the creative industries, The Unit is here to help you. They believe that the Bradford […]

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 […]

CLICK HERE: Job Specification for Festival and Events Director CLICK HERE: Job Application Form for Festival and Events Director CLICK HERE: Keighley Creative Equalities and Diversity Monitoring Form Festival and Events Director Full Time (37.5 Hours a Week) Job Shares Considered Come and join our small, dynamic team to lead and deliver a year round […]

Bradford won City of Culture 2025, known as BD25 you will hear lots more about it and how it can benefit the city, and our towns within it. We are very proud to be supporting this work, with a BIG focus on Keighley. For more information visit https://bradford2025.co.uk

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, […]

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 🙂