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Follow your dreams: discover the creative pathway that’s right for you
Held in partnership with CultureDale, the Creative Pathways festival is your go-to event for discovering pathways into creative careers and practices. There’s more than one way to get into the arts, and that’s why we’re inviting young people to come to the Creative Pathways Festival. You’ll find out about career options, local opportunities and ways to develop your skills. This will be a jam-packed afternoon filled with stalls, a range of speakers and opportunities for advice and portfolio reviews from creative and cultural organisations from Calderdale.
Keep scrolling to take a look at the programme and FAQs, and let us know you’re coming by signing up using the form below.
Are you looking to bring a group to the event and would like help with transport? Email hello@ignite-creativity.org.uk.
Programme
This is more than just an event: it’s a chance for young people to explore their future creative potential in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere.
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from professionals in the creative and cultural sectors. All talks are repeated twice - once in the main space, and then again in a more relaxed space, designed to be accessible for SEND young people.
Live Performances: Feel the rhythm and energy as young, local musicians take the stage.
Stalls and Networking: Meet industry leading & local organisations, practitioners, and explore new career pathways (that don't just focus on getting a degree!)
Let us know you’re coming
Please use this form to tell us if you’re planning on coming to the festival and would like to be kept up-to-date with the details.
FAQs
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No, this is a drop in event where you are free to come at a time that suits you. Please see the full programme above to help you decide what would work best for you.
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All ages are welcome, but the event is particularly aimed at ages 14-25.
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Unfortunately we can’t directly cover transport costs, but we are offering FREE £15 Love2Shop vouchers for 14-25 year olds who would like to come to the event, and apply through our website. These are first come, first served so save your spot now!
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When they aren’t giving a talk, each of our speakers will also be offering first -come-first-served portfolio reviews, advice and tips in our Discussion Space. If you’d like feedback on your portfolio or CV, bring it along for some feedback from arts professionals in art, theatre, music, writing, events and much more!
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Every organisation is giving 2 talks: one in the main space and one in the relaxed space, which is designed to be quieter and more accessible to young people with SEN.
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Yes, there is free parking at Calderdale College.
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We’re happy to help - please email hello@ignite-creativity.org.uk.