Eden Arts are offering the opportunity for a small cohort of emerging creatives to develop skills in the creative industry through experiencing project management, production and delivery of a varied selection of projects taking place with Eden Arts in 2024.

This opportunity will be open to individuals from school leavers to those changing careers, who are looking to progress their creative careers, specifically seeking experience in producing cultural events, festivals, exhibitions etc. The open call targets schools, colleges, universities and the wider community. Individuals can apply to the scheme and a shortlist will be invited to participate. Applicants from Cumberland will be given priority however this opportunity is open to individuals living in the North of England.

#66 Cohort Connectors Trip: Saturday 6th July 2024

In 2023 Eden Arts introduced the opportunity for those working in the creative industries, alongside those working within local authorities, to visit other towns and cities to see how culture is integrated into those places. Last year we visited Manchester, Liverpool and Blackburn.

In 2024 we will visit the Festival of Making in Blackburn on Saturday 6th July to experience a successful festival immersed in the local community and celebrated and supported by the council. We will meet with the festival organisers to hear about behind the scenes of the festival on a day-long trip allowing time for connecting with other emerging creatives and existing creative industry professionals including members of the Eden Arts team. The bus will collect from Carlisle and Penrith.