Network funding opportunities celebrate collaborations between research and the creative economy sector.
We have extensive experience in running voucher schemes that support small businesses and cultural organisations to explore a new idea, service or product.
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Network was delighted to support a youth focused event led by Creative Wick on 22 June 2022 called, School of Activism. The event provided a rich and interactive forum of inspiring presentations and discussion from young campaigners, local developers, and engagement led by The People Speak, including an overview of east London histories of activism […]
Too many cooks spoil the broth? Then how many do we need? In July 2021 Network commissioned The Change Collective to host a feast of ideas about working collectively in the creative industries. In liaison with Professor Lois Weaver, and the collective of drama students, called Air Supply, that she works with to curate the […]
Network supported four QMUL second year drama students, with Dr Maggie Inchley and mentored by Professor Ali Campbell, to make a documentary film of The Mending Room in collaboration with Tony Cealy, theatre practitioner. The undergraduates are: Folasade Shonibare; Regina Agard-Brathwaite; Morayo Okungbowa; Jasmine D’Arcy Johnson-Cole. The Mending Room is a cornerstone project of 81 […]
“What does home feel like, look like, smell like, sound like?” Words taken from spoken word piece by Grace Deveer, project participant. An exhibition of works made by Brixton residents in collaborative knowledge exchange with Dr Jessica Jacobs, QMUL School of Geography, will be on display at 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, Railton Road, SE24 […]
In collaboration with Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Trust, and Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone, Network commissioned The People Speak to talk to local residents about the Hackney Wick they know. A mobile Screen Test Booth popped up in the area throughout July 2021, and an open space Talkaoke – a […]
SME partnerFrou Frou Days Research TeamDr Nima Heirati (mentor), Cara-Jayne Smithson and Charles John David Kennedy-Markham (UG students) Project DescriptionFrou Frou Days (FFD) offers bespoke decor services for private celebrations (i.e. birthday, anniversary, and wedding) as well as corporate parties and charity events. FFD s is all about spreading the joy of parties to make […]