Creatives of Blackburn (COB) are a group of local artists, makers and creatives aged 18-35 supported by Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery and the National Festival of Making. The group comes together to explore collaborative projects, take part in creative workshops, and enjoy a supportive social space.
Supported by Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery staff, the group have brought together a selection of museum objects inspired by their personal interests to create a new collection of multi-disciplinary works that together re-imagine a traditional Cabinet of Curiosity.
From folklore to diving and fashion to clouds, the displays you find inside are reflections of the group members, their experiences and local communities.
Open now at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, take some time to wander through the COBinet, explore the creativity of its members and see where their curiosities lead you.
* A Cabinet of Curiosities (also called a Wunderkammer or wonder-room) was a small room or piece of furniture where Renaissance collectors stored rare, strange, and wondrous objects from nature, science and art.
COB was co-founded in 2023 by Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery and the National Festival of Making. The group offers a space for like-minded people who have an interest and passion for creativity to come together to socialise and share ideas. They participate in a range of activities including trips, crafts, funded commissions and exhibition opportunities.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of COB, just drop us an email by clicking the button below.
Visitor Information
Free Entry
Location: Watercolour Gallery, First Floor
Accessibility: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is fully accessible. There is a lift to the First Floor through our Cotton Town Gallery.
Opening Times: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11:00 – 16:45
Photos by Jasmine Wilkinson.