Welcome to Ignite Creativity, where we’re all about young people shaping arts and culture in Calderdale.

Ignite Creativity is Calderdale’s LCEP (Local Cultural Education Partnership) and exists to advocate for, support and strategically develop the cultural education of children and young people in Calderdale.

Check out our latest news, upcoming events, partners directory, resources bank and the many ways to get involved!

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WHAT'S ON: Register with Artsmark @Artsmark engages around 4,000 schools including 2 million children and young people. As the summer term draws to a close, take a moment to consider how Artsmark could transform your school through creativity next
IGNITE CREATIVITY: Creative Pathways Festival Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024 Time: 3-7pm Location: Calderdale College Held in partnership with CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture 2024, the Creative Pathways festival is your go-to eve
Ignite Creativity: LCEP MEETING 2024 Throwback to the LCEPs Connect meeting in April, hosted by @CuriousMinds. Our manager, Sammi, and steering group member on behalf of @IOUTheatre, Lydia, had such a productive day meeting and developing ideas with
WHAT'S ON: Shape North Creative Arts & Education Conference Join national keynote speakers, educationalists, and artists for a day of celebration and learning! You'll have the chance to participate in two creative workshops, exploring how creat
RESEARCH & CONSULTATION: @leadersunlocked are working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership and @mayorofwy to tackle violence and exploitation issues most important to young people. By sharing your thoughts and opi
WHAT'S ON: Calderdale Industrial Museum @calderdale.industrial.museum is pleased to host a display by the Bradford Model Engineering Society on Thursday 22nd & Saturday 24th August 2024. As well as the usual interesting activities that you can
CULTURE CONNECT: remember to save your spot at our upcoming meetings! These meetings act as a meeting point for schools and cultural organisations and practitioners in Calderdale. Organisations and practitioners can book slots of 5-10 minutes to p
WHAT'S ON: Invictus Wellbeing and C+K Careers @InvictusWellbeing and @CKCareers are working together to offer 16 places on their new 16 week programme, working with young people to help build confidence and self esteem and prepare them for returning
WHAT'S ON: Halifax Playhouse Heritage Open Day and Autumn Programme The Heritage Open Day @HalifaxPlayhouse on Sunday 15th September (2pm to 4pm) gives visitors access to all areas and is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes of an operating
WHAT'S ON: Calderdale Industrial Museum Look, Draw, Display – Have fun, enjoy drawing, happy days! If you are looking for activities to entertain the family this summer, why not visit @Calderdale.Industrial.Museum. In addition to four floors
PARTNER NEWS: Northern Soul Dance Workshop at Sowerby bridge Fire and Water Feeling inspired by our lit GB team? Get active and come and join @sowerbybridgefireandwater for a Northern Soul dance workshop THIS THURSDAY! For all ages and pay as you f
WHAT'S ON: Funding for Heritage Activities in Calderdale Deadline to apply: Friday 30th August 2024 @CultureDale latest fund is focused on heritage activities. The heritage strand of Calderdale's Year of Culture 2024/25 is called CalderTales and is