Re:Create 2021 business support programme helped 51 artists, makers, and creative businesses in Wandsworth to be bold in their business plans by providing tailored, one-to-one support and networking events.
Re:Create 2021 was a programme designed by Creative United, and delivered in partnership with Wandsworth Council and Hive Collective. It provided free, specialist 1:1 business support for 51 artists, makers and creative businesses in the borough, plus 3 connection-making, informative and engaging networking events that were open to all.
The programme ran from March – June 2021.
Find out more about the programme and what it was able to achieve below.
Who did the programme support?
We are excited to share the incredible cohort of 51 creative freelancers, artists and businesses from the diversity of Wandsworth’s communities that took part in ReCreate 2021.
“I was finding it difficult to motivate myself during the Covid pandemic, first and foremost it was incredibly helpful to have a boost from hearing enthusiastic speakers and having a coach. My positivity and attitude towards my business has improved tremendously.”
Please click through to meet our cohort and to learn more about their work:
ARCHITECTURE daab design CRAFT Barbara Yarde, Blume, Plant a Bloomer, Susannah Nathanson Fine Art, Diana Furlong, Tim Cunliffe DESIGN Flheure, Signsbyjoe, Hanndrawn, Namoh, Green Banana, Gabriela Vergara, Rooted Interiors, Teessketchbook Limited DIGITAL & TECH WHABBstudio FASHION Catherine Marsh, E A Creative Consultancy, ShopCurious FESTIVALS & EVENTS Objective Entertainment FILM, VIDEO, RADIO, TV Keepsake Videos, COOC Productions, NKD Films, mesago ltd MUSIC Art of Love PERFORMING ARTS Nick Eisen, Rogue Opera, Anarchy Division, Acacia School of Dance, Lorraine Roberts PUBLISHING & WRITING Word Factory Ink Ltd, Unity Print & Publishing VISUAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY Adamdartist, Judith Fisher Art, Sophy Robson Nails and Graffiti, Martin Ireland, Laura Shimili Mears, Punch & Fury, Melody Travers, Michael Wallner Arts, Mark Goodwin Artist, Furzedown Art Studio, Tammy Mackay Printmaker, Fejer’s Everyday Beauty, Malcolm Sanders, Amy Adams Photography, Northcote Gallery, Briony Marshall Sculptor, Tracey Fahy, South Island Art
What did the programme achieve?
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Artists, makers and creative businesses
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Attendees at Skills and Networking events
Our Re:Create 2021 cohort said that they:
Skills & Networking Events
3 Skills & Networking Events provided opportunities for participants to hear from inspirational sector leaders, connect and network with each other and find those crucial partnerships and collaborations for 2021 and beyond.
These events were open to everyone and not just successful applicants. To watch a recording of any of these sessions, please follow the links below.
Our impact: Case studies
We have developed a number of case studies that capture the journey of our Re:Create 2021 businesses’ progress over the course of their time receiving tailored business support.
Click through below to read each case study in more detail.
