Are you passionate about creativity, culture, and community? Do you have ideas and insights to help shape the future of the National Festival of Making?

We are inviting enthusiastic individuals to join our new steering group. Come along to our informal gathering to learn more about it, meet new people, and explore how you can get involved!

 

 

What is the Steering Group?

The steering group will help shape the Festival’s vision to make sure it remains exciting, inclusive, and relevant to our local community. By taking part in the steering group you will have the opportunity to:

• Hear about upcoming plans
• Share feedback on how you experience our programme
• Tell us what you want to see in the future
• Brainstorm new ideas!

 

 

Who are we looking for?

We welcome people of all backgrounds to get involved, especially those who are:

• Passionate about creativity and making
• Connected to the local community
• Interested in contributing time, energy, and expertise to the Festival’s development

Whether you’re a festival volunteer, artist, a local resident or simply someone with a keen interest in making, we’d love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are over the age of 18.

 

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What can you expect as a member?

• Up to six sessions a year with the steering group and the Festival Team
• Opportunities to contribute to the Festival’s programming ideas
• Opportunities to go on organised and paid for trips to other places and visit museums, festivals or events to gain inspiration
• A chance to meet new people and make connections 
• A unique experience of being part of a nationally recognised festival

 

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Want to find out more….

Whether you’re a volunteer, a Festival-goer, or a Blackburn resident, this is your chance to help shape our future collectively. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed.

Come along to our informal gathering to learn more about the steering group and explore how you can get involved.

In this first session, we will share our thoughts and ideas about the purpose of the steering group so you can understand if you’d like to be involved. By coming to this info session, there is no pressure to join the Steering Group going forward if you don’t think it’s for you.

 

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Key Information 

Date: Wednesday, 19th February

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: The Bureau Centre for the Arts, 5 Exchange St, Blackburn BB1 7JN

You can find access information about the venue here.

To confirm your place, please email volunteers@festivalofmaking.co.uk

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to making this opportunity accessible and would be happy to discuss any adjustments or support you may need to ensure your full participation and contribution.

 

 

About the National Festival of Making

The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Presenting a programme of work that combines art, manufacturing, making and communities, we commission international and national artists to create world class works, a year round programme and a participatory free family festival for all to enjoy.

Learn more about our work here.