I am a writer living in Chelmsford and recently completed my first novel, The Pearl River, set to be published in February 2023. I have previously published two business books and currently working on a third. I am also working on a sequel to The Pearl River.

Hi my name is Megan ‘Meggie’ Juniper and I am a creative practitioner and performer. I’m an artistic specialist on all aspects of stage and screen; I write, compose, perform, direct, teach and produce musical theatre, cabaret and children's shows in three different...

An artist and arts freelancer working in Essex, with a special interest in contemporary art, diversity and arts marketing. Currently working at Essex Cultural Diversity Project.

I am a poet, comedian, rapper, mc, podcaster, host, actor and mental health and mindfulness coach. I'd love to publish my book, focused on spiritual/inner wellbeing, and also a poetry/rap lyrics/creative arts book; being atypical, neurodivergent, having lived...

I am the co-owner of Counter Culture Games, Chelmsford’s Friendly Local Game Shop, and I am passionate about promoting the hobby of tabletop gaming and its many social and mental health benefits.

I am part of Chelmsford Community Radio CIC – a vibrant not for profit radio station which broadcasts to the Chelmsford area on 104.4 FM as well as online and on app.

I’m a freelance filmmaker, director, screenwriter, editor, educator and author. I’m passionate about creative storytelling…

I founded The Chelmsford Drama Centre in 2017. After working as a professional actor and teaching for performing arts companies across Essex and London, I felt that there was no company or theatre school that catered purely for students interested in only acting. It was also a deep passion of mine to make sure students were always treated with respect and kindness by teachers and fellow students.

I am a movement director, facilitator and choreographer and work with a range of abilities. I particularly enjoy collaborating and producing work with community participants and am presently researching how best to translate dance and movement from a live context to film.

I’m Chantelle Dyson, AKA The Clever Content Creator, a social media coach that teaches small biz owners the ropes of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. As a sound engineer, turned Maths teacher, to life coach and now Social Media coach, I’m a true mix of creativity and...

Chairman of Essex HMVA a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of the Essex military/historic heritage with a showcase event Echoes Of History held locally, we produce a magazine and newsletters with articles relating to  Essex heritage.

Graphic designer turned magazine publisher, I publish 3 editions of a community magazine, delivered bi-monthly to households and businesses in Essex villages. I am committed to trying to let as many people as possible aware of what's going on culturally in our region....

Artist specialising in drawing but also experimenting with other things.

I am a 21 year old creative, focusing on conscious rap / freestyles, writing poetry and painting. I have also created my own supportive community of women alongside my Sister - Sister Circles Chelmsford. We use holistic methods as well as sharing circles to support,...

Chair of South Woodham Ferrers Health & Social Care Group and a member of Livewell Chelmsford. I am involved in the development of the Cultural Strategy for Chelmsford, particularly to encompass the Town of South Woodham Ferrers and all the rural parts outside the...

I am a freelance illustrator living and working in Chelmsford. I work mostly within children's publishing, creating books for both the UK and US markets. I also sell Giclee prints of my illustration work and enjoy working on local community art projects. I would enjoy...

I set up and ran Sing Out Loud, a community singing group for unsure and beginner singers in Chelmsford and Colchester, from 2008-2019.

I am an Interior Designer who graduated with Honors at KLC School of Design, London and I am an Associate Member of BIID. I head Knight Design Interiors and initiated Knight Design Creates in 2021 adding a sustainable and educational element to the services we offer.

I am a passionate educator and performer working in many musical environments. As director of ‘Environ Music’ the music and education company, I have for thirty five years curated concerts (particularly at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre), learning initiatives and...

I have loved DJing from a young age. I love all genres of music and have my own collection of vinyls. I live in Chelmsford and have lived in Chelmsford my whole life. After leaving school after my GCSEs I attended Colchester Institute working on my other other main passion – filming.

We are a bouncy castle and inflatable hire company, headquartered in Chelmsford, and helping people and businesses throughout the town and elsewhere in Essex.

I am a textile artist, craft workshop facilitator, illustrator & one half of S&B Colchester. I graduated from Colchester School of Art in 2010 and I have almost 10 years experience delivering craft workshops as part of S&B Colchester across North Essex. I...

I am a professional dancer, dance teacher and personal trainer who strongly advocates dance for any body and everybody.

Professional Storyteller, Theatre Director and Drama Lecturer. Works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Interested in usual and unusual performance spaces and finding ways of reaching live audiences. Collaborations with multiple disciplines and...

I am the (elected) head of the town twinning association in Backnang dealing with Chelmsford (I grew up in Chelmsford!). I am very keen to push any links between the two communities forward as each has a lot to offer the other. By trade, I’m a freelance translator, but am also head of the foundation governors of the local primary school and maintain excellent connections to the administrations at both ends, to the local schools, church, youth organisations, etc.

I’m a digital artist and photographer who has lived in Chelmsford for 20 years. My wife is also an artist. I’m self taught in traditional/digital art, photography, web design, graphic design and IT. Chelmsford is a vibrant cultural city so I would love to connect with...

I am a Liberal Democrat member of Chelmsford City Council, Deputy for Community Engagement and I have lived in Chelmsford for twenty years.

Mixed media artists exploring mental health. Previous work includes Connect - a creative response to climate change.

I am an education consultant with a specialism in music. I am a conductor and composer (published by Kingfisher Music) for Commonwealth Music and some of my compositions are published by Forton Music.

My name is Lucian Tanasa, I am from Romania and have lived in the UK for 3 years. I have previously run children’s TV and media Projects.

Since moving to Chelmsford I have started to set up a CLUB4 “parents with children & children with parents over 50” called “BalloonLAND – Partyuk”

I am the founder of The Pop-Up Club, we run pop-up shops, events and markets around Essex and the U.K.

I love learning, and the growth through trial and error. I have knowledge around event management, business, marketing and retail.

I am the Curriculum Team Leader for Performing Arts at The Sandon School Chelmsford and am also proud to be a member of the LCEP Steering Group representing education. At The Sandon School, I manage the dance, drama, film and music departments.

I'm Chief Executive for The Offshoot Foundation, a Sudbury-based charity that provides filmmaking activities for young people. We work all across East Anglia running free filmmaking workshops. Over 40 of our ex-students now work in the Film/TV/Games industry and come...

I am the Curriculum Area Manager for all Creative courses at Chelmsford college. I am passionate about the creative education for young people in Chelmsford and hope to ensure that they know a career is possible! I have setup an in house studio at the college to allow...

I am Curatorial and Learning Officer at Chelmsford Museum. My passion is creating temporary exhibitions and sharing our local history and the museum’s collections in new and exciting ways.

New tattooist to the area. Looking to meet people and talk about all things art from all perspectives.

My name is Billie Bond, I am a sculptor and recently elected member Royal Society of Sculptors and Society of Portrait Sculptors.

I started out in photography many moons ago and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity it creates for meeting people. Each photo shoot presents many different challenges which I see as avenues to get creative and provide the best for my clients. I love to travel, read, golf...

I am a mixed media painter interested in organic forms. I was an art teacher in secondary schools for twenty years. I have very recently finished as Artist in Residence at a secondary school, working alongside various age groups, delivering workshops. I have also...

Professionally a Design Director specialising in Packaging and brands for the last 18 years. Originally from Staffordshire, I studied Graphic Design BA (Hons) at Norwich School of Art & Design (Now NUAC) before moving to London in 2003 to pursue a career in the Design Industry.

I am an artist, wildcrafter and general busybody. My creative practice reimagines contemporary cross-cultural relationships with land and nature through wildcrafting, community herbalism, and visual ethnobotany. I am co-founder of creative nature based company Wyrd...

I work at Hot Box situated in the Viaducts under the arches. My role is to book events managing our busy calendar both inside and outside of the venue. I love bringing something different to the City and get plenty of international touring bands to play at the venue.

I am artistic director of Wild Arts, which produces the Roman River Festival, the Essex Summer Opera Festival, and an annual 30-venue summer tour of miniature operas.

I started studio 808 in 2014 and it has gone from strength to strength ever since. Studio 808 provides recording sessions, mixing & mastering service, a DJ practice room, a wide range of courses and an online radio station.

ARU public engagement are keen to promote and support education, exchange knowledge, provide resources for the wider community and be good neighbours.

I am a software engineer, but am passionate about my creative side. I have a portfolio that I am busy working on. I am still a novice at techniques, but I can draw. I am not that good yet, but with practice and some tips I will definitely improve. I used to be pretty...

Hello folks! I'm the presenter & producer of BBC Music Introducing In Essex, sharing and showcasing the best music the county has to offer. Within the role, I of course make radio shows but put on events / gigs along with the role and try and shout about the great...

I have volunteered in Chelmsford and Ilford helping the community. Collected 60 bicycles locally and delivered for the Afghan families in Chelmsford. Volunteered with Ideas Hub helping out with Afghan families enrolling children into schools. Helping out Chelmsford...

I am Chair of the Ignite Chelmsford Cultural Partnership and a trustee of Chelmsford CVS and Keene Homes a local almshouse.

I’ m an Author and influencer. Passionate about empowerment young adults from all ethnicity. I do have an online platform called Changing the Narratives

Impious Spirit Productions hosts various monthly alternative music nights across the county of Essex. We currently host IGNITION and ROCKEOKE at Hotbox Live Events, on the Third Thursday and Sunday of the Month, respectively. IGNITION sees three original bands from...

I'm a freelance graphic designer, illustrator & printmaker based in Chelmsford. I've previously worked in London in graphics & lectured at colleges. Currently consulting for the agency Salt Design & working on a print & illustration collaborations...

I am a freelance creative photographer/designer mainly within the public realm, based in Chelmsford. I graduated with a Masters in Photography at the University of Essex. I experiment in many ways, using observations, experiences, illusion, the unusual, and making use...

I work as a SENco/ and a SEMH provision manager. I am also a local artist, you can see my work on my Instagram.

I work as Community Engagement Coordinator for InterAct, an Essex based charity that provides short break, clubs and activities for young people with SEND. I’m intrigued about how we could involve the young people that use our services within the LCEP sphere.

Chester is a London based composer and musician who specialises in film music and music for media. Writing for all genres he works with both orchestral and electronic music often blending the two, creating compositions with an eclectic palette. Chester is studying a...

I’m a creative millinery designer specialising in both occasion headpieces and hats to wear everyday.

I'm Ethan Stewart, or Emberhearted. A poet and writer based in Chelmsford. My pronouns are he/they and I'm a massive nerd, with a particular fondness for videogames, you can see my poetry (and my face), on my instagram. If you come to an Ignite social, you'll probably...

I’m a designer working predominantly in the hand knitting industry. I create architecturally inspired designs for hand knitting and work with yarn companies and publishers to create modern knitting patterns and books that are sold worldwide.

Having been appointed Museums Manager at Chelmsford Museum permanently in April 2022; it is already clear to me that we have an amazingly diverse range of creatives within Chelmsford who have an appetite to showcase the City as a cultural hub for Essex and beyond.

I started off as an artist solo when I was young but through lack of opportunity I put my talents, skills and knowledge for my music on a shelf and got to work. Over the years I invested into myself to go to music events but most expenses was back n forth travel to...

Artist and Bookbinder. I started my stationery business Tied Fates while studying fine art and now I use all my art skills to illustrate and design!

I am a musician, promoter, co publisher of the City Times. I am an ideas person and doer. I started the Chelmsford Festival and been involved in music for 50 years. I was a fundraising manager for two charities. Now at 68 I can’t stop I have ideas I put on and play music and publish the City Times with Paul.I love this place Chelmsford and just want to make it great.

I am an artist / printmaker and, along with my partner Ian Bailey, I own and run both Hippo Screenprinters and Essex Print Studio from our studios in Margaretting. We create screen print editions for artists, art galleries, publishers and designers and we also have 6...

I am a photographer and filmmaker working with families and brands across the UK to capture their stories. I have also created The Legacy Project which is a community film project looking at the boxes of things people have collected throughout their lifetime to hand...

Lily is the Director and Founder of Essex Film Collective which is a network of professionals working across the TV and Film industry that are based in Essex.
Lily is also an Actor, writer and freelance producer.

I’m an Essex born and bred Producer and Performer working across Live Art & Contemporary Theatre in the independent theatre sector.

Hi, I’m Lisa and I’m a Beach School Practitioner and run Beach School Explorers (Beach School is similar to Forest School but at the beach!). Beach School raises awareness about the local coastal and river environments and teaches children how they can help sustain it...

Not bad at art. Not good at bios.I am a freelance designer and illustrator under the name Flipping Zombies.I was the curator at Window Gallery.I am the founder of Chelmsford Creative Collective.I am currently project manager for Concrete Canvas, Chelmsford’s first street art festival.

Hi I'm Rob from Brand and Culture Videos. Professionally, I help organisations with video content solutions. This can can involve anything from producing high end videos to showcase an your successes all the way to training your ambassadors and staff to create video...

I'm a lifestyle photographer of people and places. I love meeting new people and finding out about their work or business and what makes them tick. I want this to be reflected in my photographs, creating images that are authentic and natural.

I am a local resident, business owner and founder member of New Generation Development Agency –currently run by young people with a primary objective to support young people of colour, who experience barriers to integration, safety, achievement, and racism. Current...

I am a musician and live music promoter and want to ensure live music has sufficient support across multiple venues and across all genres in the City that is the Home of Radio.  

I am a creative photographer based in Chelmsford. I am currently working on a couple of personal projects but am always happy to explore collaboration or to offer my photography services.

I am a keen crafter wanting to try everything at least the once. A keen sewer, knitter, crochet….love to help others have a go and share the love of creativity

DJ, remixer, artist, curator and working-class Essex bloke who now works in Schools and Colleges.

I am a non-binary writer, artist, presenter, journalist, public speaker and LGBTQA+ educator. I also ran and owned Dark Side Comics for six wonderful years.

I work at Chelmsford City Theatres as the Visitor Experience Manager, I am the Chair and organiser of Essex Pride, having been involved since it began in 2003. In the spirit of pride, our aim is to celebrate diversity and encourage community cohesion.

I am a Chelmsford-based illustrator with an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art.

Professionally, I assist with the start-up and development of co-operatives, social enterprises and community businesses. I make digital art for fun, using fractals and artificial intelligence particularly.

I am a Mixed Media & Glass Collage Artist; I work as a counsellor & Clinical Supervisor and have an MA in Health & the Arts.

I am a qualified F.E teacher and visual artist that also crafts, writes and takes photos. I am founder member and admin of Chelmsford Creative Collective, and have been part of the Ignite community since it started.

I am a professionally trained Oral Storyteller with International experience in, Morocco, Holland, Northern Ireland and Canada. Most of my work is in the UK, part of my work is at Festivals, such as; the Cambridge Folk Festival, ‘Kenya in The Park’ (largest festival...

I am a photographer based in Colchester, previously from Chelmsford. I specialise in working with creatives and my clients include Firstsite, The Goldsmiths' Company, The Charles Dickens Museum and Historic Royal Palaces. Prior to going freelance I worked at The...

Kate Austen is an writer, actor and mother from Essex. She has been working in the industry for over ten years and has been fortunate enough to have worked in theatre, film, and TV. Her first play was commissioned by the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. She is currently on...

I’m a professional choreographer , movement and dance artist and a fully qualified dance teacher and education consultant .

I am a photographic artist with an interest in alternative landscape and conceptual photography. I was recommended this group by another member and am keen to network alongside other creatives

I am a representational artist working in oils and with drawing mediums. My main focus is portraiture and landscapes (although I am open to painting and drawing most things). I create pieces for exhibitions, undertake commissions and also teach workshops. I...

I am a community musician working around Essex. I work with a range of ages from babies to the elderly, delivering various projects, workshops and individual sessions. Supporting people with special educational needs, learning disabilities, mental health, Alzheimers,...

I am an artist living in Essex, offers workshops in drawing and painting skills, watercolour, silverpoint and pen and ink, plus tuition in drawing, silverpoint, watercolour and other art skills.

I am an Ignite Chelmsford Cultural Partner and have been involved as a volunteer and trustee in local charities and community groups for over 30 years, alongside my day to day work responsibilities.

I work mainly with card cut-outs creating bold colourful images, mainly for private commission as well as popping up in magazines from time to time.

Hello, my name is Chloe. I am a photographer based in Chelmsford, Essex. After achieving my degree in BA (Hons) Photography at the University of Suffolk, I continue to make work surrounding my interests of sociological, psychological and nature based topics.

Author and screenwriter, currently mentoring for ARU.

I'm a local Indie author, born in Brentwood and living in Chelmsford since 1986. I was writing short stories for UK women's magazines for about 10 years, but since 2017 I've concentrated on writing novels - supernatural thrillers. My fifth novel is set to be published...

I run a digital accountancy practice in Chelmsford and work with alot of ‘creatives’ , mainly women. My passion is empowerment of individuals to be all that they can be. I am very much a part of the creative and cultural community as a participant as it fills my heart.

Helen Girling is an expressionist figurative artist who studied at Central Saint Martins School of Art, exhibiting locally and in London. Her background in fashion is given expression in her work providing it with a contemporary illustrative effect as well as...

Hi my name is Rose Merchant. I have always had a passion for the arts particularly within events, photography and fashion. After obtaining my BA in Contemporary Art & Design ((Writtle University) and Fashion Promotion (Ravensbourne University), I joined the Art Place....

I’m a graphic designer and run my agency Prosper, which specialises in naming and brand identity design for professional service firms. I grew up and lived around Chelmsford and I’ve been involved with creating artwork and designs for the festival scene in the city for several years.

I am an award winning storytelling magician weaving together stories of history and myster to create unique, interactive shows, workshops and talks. As an experienced speaker and published author I aim to use mystery and magic to bring history back to life.

I'm am archivist at Essex Record Office.

I am a music therapist and founder of Ace Music Therapy CIC. I am passionate about the power of music therapy to transform lives and am always up for spreading the word about the benefits of music therapy!
Always looking for new partnerships and new opportunities to showcase the power of music therapy.

We are a professional ballet company creating and touring shows for children and family audiences.
We tour widely to venues including schools, libraries, festivals and theatres.
Support connecting with schools would be greatly appreciated.

Born in Liverpool, England, I am a Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College, Essex on the BA (Hons) Art and the Environment course. 

My name is Grethe, aka Sandal Sticks Theatre. I am a professional actor/puppeteer and Storyteller with many years experience working nationally and internationally. I offer interactive storytelling sessions to all ages, which incorporates songs, rhyme and puppetry for...

I am a mural artist, specialising in designing and installing temporary window murals to celebrate, inform and entertain passers by. I enjoy adding public engagement sessions to my murals, giving the public encouragement and permission to thoughtfully add their own voice to pieces.

Hi, I am Monique Van der Poll, co-founder of Van der Poll White Design. I am a Commercial Interior Designer with an invested interest in sustainability. Social awareness is embedded into our company ethos and we aim to create inspirational spaces to not only be in but...

I'm a current art place volunteer, work with children and I'm passionate about bringing art to all ages 

DJ, musician, promoter. Managing director of Blicken Synths Ltd, Director Of Programming at Resonance HQ CIC, co-founder of Chelmsford Underground, founder of Night Comms

We are a diverse collective of Drag Performers and Artists from all across the UK currently performing in Chelmsford, Essex

I am Cultural Services Manager at Chelmsford City Council, responsible for Museums, Theatres, Events and Cultural Partnerships. I am passionate about ideas, collaboration, creativity, sustainability and social justice.

Recent Masters Graduate in Creative Enterprises (with a focus on filmmaking), looking to get a start within the creative industries. I'm interested in many aspects of the industry and see it as a career goal to work within any part of it.

I am Site Director at Patch, a new work club and cultural venue in Grays Yard. Our space, transformed from the historic Gray & Sons Brewery, is a hub of cultural activity in the heart of Chelmsford’s city centre. Patch is home to a dynamic community of freelancers, organisations and businesses and they offer a range of memberships to suit different working rhythms from flexible co-working to fully serviced private offices.

I am a facilitator and strategy advisor supporting projects building a future based on participation, collective action and creativity. I’m an avid promoter of lifelong and peer-based learning and love to help people make good things happen. I’m constantly inspired by the people I meet through Ignite and their energy, talent and ideas.

I am the Director of the Chelmsford Fringe Festival. With a passion for supporting and promoting artists, creatives and everyone working in the performing arts- on stage and backstage, working with and supporting the community.

I am a public health practitioner working for Chelmsford City Council supporting the Local Authority’s approach to public health. Over the last 4 years I have been involved in a wide variety of projects supporting the development and delivery of the City Council’s district-wide Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Emjaymedia is a Music Consultancy based in Chelmsford in Essex.

Fine artist, specialising in oil painting and murals. Interested in commissions and community art initiatives. Experience working collaboratively and independently on projects.

I am the new community connector for mid Essex libraries, and I am hoping to get lots of new exciting ideas going for Chelmsford! My main focus at the moment is to create a large scale event for World Book Day, promoting literacy and a love of reading.

A photographer / videographer, content creator and artist spending many years working as an event photographer with the last few years venturing into photo art - having been a part of a few local art exhibitions and holding my own exhibition with friends at Barclays,...

I am the Creative Director and founder of local full service creative agency, DV8 Creative Solutions (started in 2009). I am passionate about creative design and brand marketing, music, arts and culture in the community. Having relocated from North London a few years...

I grew up in a family that ran a costume making workshop and hire company. I studied for 8 years in fine art, specialising in sculpture. I undertook additional training in singing, acting, clowning, physical theatre,  acrobatics and dance. I have spent the last 30...

I am the Arts Development Officer for Essex Boys and Girls Clubs working with young people to develop arts programs, events, education and opportunities across Essex and London. Alongside this I am an experienced Performer and Choreographer having worked in the UK and...

I am a Safeguarding nurse and am interested in local activities and support.

You’re a bold business owner, I’m your sidekick in market domination.

Hi, I’m Victoria, Brand Strategist, Storyteller and Outsourced Marketer.

I make and sew items which are sold at the Art Place, Chelmsford and online via Etsy. I'm looking for a community to get support and advice from.

I’m a great drinker of tea. In my spare time I work with the community and workmates on putting on killer events in our Venue and various locations throughout Chelmsford and occasionally wider afield.

I am an author, social influencer and critical thinker. I am here to take your artistic career to the next level, whether it is producing content for magazines, advertising, websites or social media, or just working out a strategy.

I’m an ex-journalist, now Chartered Financial Planner and huge supporter of the arts, particularly theatre, comedy and LGBT+ events. I live in Chelmsford and run Valkyrie Financial Advice, a company specialising in providing pensions, investments and tax planning...

I am a marketing manager working in the construction industry, with a passion for design, branding and creative ideas to help businesses grow. My ADHD is my superpower and is what makes my brain work in the most creative way!

I am the Events and Outreach Officer at Chelmsford Museum.
I run the Museums free and paid for events and am on the lookout for how to engage the community more in what we do at the Museum, as well as looking at how we can take the Museum out into the community!

I’m the founder of EA Festival and EA Sustain, respectively, a general interest ideas festival and a festival about Culture and Environment.

My name is Jack, I'm 24 and currently located in Colchester. Between 2014 - 2017 I did three years of Media Studies and have fallen in love with Video Editing. Over the last few years, I haven't had much to work on but I am thinking of becoming a freelancer and...

I am a talented photographer, videographer and voiceover artist. I have been behind the lens for over 3 years, specialising in event and portraiture photography. I have also been an actor for 10 years, involved in local theatre and volunteer filming. Clients include...

I’m a surreal artist(non professional). I have been painting/drawing for over 40 years now. I would like to get more involved in activities in Chelmsford

 I’m an artist working mainly in ceramics. My work is contemporary/sculptural.

I am currently the manager at The Art Place. I am a fitness coach & an Afrobeat's Dance teacher. I have a BA in 3D design. Being a creative through Art & Movement has always been my first love. I am really passionate about building young people confidence...

I am the founding Director of Blue Serif creative agency. We have be going for 8 years and our clients range from Multi-nationals to small start ups and community projects. We have a strong work experience programme and aim to support the young local creative talent...

Manchester lad with over 25 years experience as freelance Creative Producer. Along with delivering projects across a range of art forms, including Music, Dance & Visual Arts, I am also Co-founder & Creative Director of Chelmsford Festival, Co-Director of The Hermit Club and Co-founder & Director of The Essex Music Development Agency

I am currently the BID Manager and am very passionate about supporting the city centre and the amazing businesses we have here.

I’m a Fine Artist and Illustrator based in Great Baddow. My work is primarily abstract in acrylic paint on canvas, but I often combine this with collage, drawing, digital illustration and writing. My artistic practice is a perpetual adventure and journey of self-discovery that I never want to end. I’m looking to get more involved with the local creative community and make a name for myself on this exciting up and coming scene!

I'm a freelance Audio Producer covering many aspects of sound, including 20 years as a Voiceover Artist, mostly working from my purpose-built studio. Other work includes audio mastering, dialogue editing, promo and podcast production and as an audio drama producer for...

Based in Chelmsford I am a freelance artist – I have previously displayed and sold work at The Art Place and at local events. My online website and portfolio can be found at: https://paulchildsartist.com/ My other creative skill is close-up magic – I perform at events...

I wear many hats! The hat in my profilce picture is by far the worst one!
Work wise I run a web design company called Chelmer Web Design and also run the Moulsham Times magazine and co-run the CIty Times too. Volunteer wise I present a 90s show on CCR every Thursday and am a committee member for Chelmsford Civic Society which runs Heritage Open Days each year and organises talks on all things history!

I'm an event producer and arts project manager. I enjoy exploring ideas and determining how best to make any absurd vision a practical reality – by understanding the wishes of the people involved, identifying the resources required and bringing the elements together...

I’m passionate about the healing power of music, sound and nature. After graduatuing with a BMus in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, I began to work for Ace Music Therapy CIC, supporting them to deliver community music groups and helping to promote the amazing work they do!

I am a humanitarian worker, passionate about social works, arts, music and dance. I speak 4 languages and I would like to support local groups to promote inclusion & diversity in Chelmsford

I am the financial controller of MLF who are a art collective specialising in immersive art. I am interested in building my network of creative professionals and learning about the skills others may have to offer for us at MLF.

Photographer, oil painter, writer

I’m an Architectural Designer and run my practice Hearth Design Studio with a goal to someday work on community led projects. I’ve recently been trying to start up the Chelmsford Community Land Trust, a self-build affordable housing project in the City.

Born in Cardiff, Wales, 1989. Lived in Essex since 1991 ​I am a broad artist and designer with art and design work that spans over a decade. I undertake drawings and paintings, and 3D computer design. ​My creativity stems from mainly working in 2D in Sharpie, Pen,...

I am a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Chelmsford. I studied Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford, and I still maintain a passion for figurative drawing.

I am a children’s author from north Essex and am passionate about sharing joy through stories. Story-time can be an opportunity to explore creative ideas, the start of conversations, a fun activity or simply leave you with a warm feeling.

Helen Mariner, a professional artist living in rural Essex, is delighted to accept commissions or sell work from her website. She regularly runs workshops and lessons in drawing and painting skills, including watercolour, silverpoint, pen and ink and acrylics. A...

I run bridal wear brand Lucy Can’t Dance. We hand make wedding dresses for non traditional brides in our studio in Chelmsford. We are all about body positivity and helping every bride feel like the best version of themselves.

I am a contemporary street artist from Essex called vandal, I work with a lot of colour!

Hi, I am Emma White, co-founder of Van der Poll White Design. I am a Commercial Interior Designer with an invested interest in sustainability. Social awareness is embedded into our company ethos and we aim to create inspirational spaces to not only be in but interior...

Crossroad Pictures is a independent film production company that specialises in character-driven genre films that ask topical and on-trend questions about the world around us. Our films are specifically produced to not be the usual 'schlocky' films that are often...