We believe Portsmouth is a city of opportunity and creativity
We create opportunities for creativity because we believe it enriches everyone’s lives. By supporting a creative Portsmouth, we help build a vibrant and inclusive community with a strong sense of identity and pride. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We partner with various organisations to support Portsmouth’s creative growth.
We create opportunities for our creative and cultural sector to platform work and develop skills. We work with and in communities, co-creating across Portsmouth to animate spaces and we collaborate with city stakeholders to put Portsmouth on the map.
Creative Directory
The Portsmouth Creative Directory by Portsmouth Creates is your one-stop shop for connecting with Portsmouth’s creative community.
Searching for creatives is quick and easy: select the creative element that you are looking for and the services that they offer. You can search by creative type and/or service. Once you have identified your creative, simply use the contact form at the bottom of the listing to reach out and connect.
Through enabling a creative Portsmouth, we will contribute to the development of a vibrant, inclusive place with a strong sense of identity, ambition, heritage, and pride.
Looking For Support?
We provide help in many ways including:
Finding funding
Starting out as a creative or freelancer
Growing my skills
Growing or developing my creative business
Support with Marketing / Communications / Brand
Being featured, showcased or sharing locally
Joining the Portsmouth Creative Directory
Meeting other creatives and collaborators
We Create Markets and selling opportunities
Finding studio, rehearsal or making space
Playland Creative Hub
A new home for creativity, collaboration and opportunity in Portsmouth
Once a derelict amusement arcade at the top of Commercial Road, Playland Creative Hub has been transformed into a vibrant two-storey cultural space bringing together young people, artists and creative businesses in the heart of Portsmouth.
A joint venture between Artswork and Portsmouth Creates, the hub is designed to empower young people, grow the city’s creative economy and make the arts accessible for everyone.
Explore Our Resource Hub
Whether you’re a seasoned creative entrepreneur or starting your journey, Portsmouth Creates welcomes you. Please explore our library of resources in the Resource Hub. These resources are aimed at informing and assisting you in creating the best possible environment for you to flourish. Covering topics such as: where to get funding, digital culture, social presence and more.
Together, let’s create a brighter, more vibrant future for Portsmouth’s creative community.
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