We believe creativity thrives in a warm, open, and encouraging environment where everybody is welcome. We are passionate about helping Chelmsford realise its ambition as a city of creativity and innovation.
If you work, aspire to work, volunteer, or study in the creative and cultural industries in Chelmsford, we would love you to join our community by signing up to our Member Directory.
You won’t be asked to show evidence of an art degree, or a CV packed with creative achievements.
Neither do you have to have created anything yourself (yet!). Whatever your background or starting point, all you need is a genuine interest in creativity and culture in Chelmsford, and a willingness to share your ideas.
• Member directory
• Calendar of social and collaborative events
• Creative support
• Advocacy and resources
If membership is not for you, you can still be a friend of Ignite. Sign up to our mailing list to receive updates on creative and cultural news in Chelmsford, and come along to our friendly Socials at Patch.
If you work, volunteer, or study in the creative and cultural industries in Chelmsford or have skills in field of work that you think could bring out the best in Chelmsford’s cultural identity, sign up now.
Through the Hub we have developed a strong sense of co-operation. We hold a monthly online gathering to connect, converse, and collaborate, sharing and supporting each-other’s work in practical, ‘hands-on’ ways.
So, whether you’re curating Chelmsford’s next big festival, starting a new creative business, or need some help producing an activity, you can make connections and find support, simply by joining up and logging in.
