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Read more: Greater Lincolnshire Arts Engagement ReportGreater Lincolnshire Arts Engagement Report
We are really pleased to release the Greater Lincolnshire Arts Engagement Report following the launch event at the Barbican Creative Hub. It will be freely distributed, is free to use and share as a resource for the cultural sector across the county. This analysis was commissioned and funded by University…
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Read more: All about Podcasting at the BarbicanAll about Podcasting at the Barbican
This April, we’re putting the spotlight on podcasting and giving our members everything they need to plan, record and share professional‑quality content. We’re excited to launch our new Podcasting space in The Lounge, now open to Barbican members. Plus, behind the scenes we’ve been testing out the space and are…
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Read more: Opening Doors, Sparking Imaginations: A Year of Creative Impact in LincolnOpening Doors, Sparking Imaginations: A Year of Creative Impact in Lincoln
The University of Lincoln’s Centre for Culture and Creativity has delivered a year of significant growth and impact for the region’s creative sector, marking its third year as part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio. As one of just 12 universities in the UK to hold this status, the Centre…
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Read more: Creative Futures: Skills for Sustainable PracticeCreative Futures: Skills for Sustainable Practice
We’re pleased to announce our first exclusive to Barbican members creative development programme, Creative Futures: Skills for Sustainable Practice. Curated for designers, makers and creative professionals, the series will be running from April to July 2026. These are presented in collaboration with Design-Nation. On top of this, all participants will…
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Read more: Kickstart your career!Kickstart your career!
We are recruiting for our fourth year of Routes In at Lincoln Arts Centre and Barbican Creative Hub, funded by Arts Council England. Two roles are available in our teams, Audience Engagement Assistant and Creative Programmes Assistant! Two positions bursting with creativity, and giving you the chance to kickstart your creative career in…
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Read more: A New Era for Creativity, Collaboration and Civic GrowthA New Era for Creativity, Collaboration and Civic Growth
A striking new chapter in Lincoln’s cultural life has begun with the launch of the Barbican Creative Hub, a purpose-built space for creative talent, innovation and enterprise at the heart of the city. Set within the Grade II listed former Barbican Hotel on St Mary’s Street, the Hub has been…
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Read more: Oh hello, you! A day in the life of a Barbican coworkerOh hello, you! A day in the life of a Barbican coworker
There’s something really refreshing about walking into a space built for creativity and collaboration – especially on a cold December day when it’s hard to motivate. I spent the day working from the Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln, and what stood out wasn’t anything flashy, not the gorgeous grade II…
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Read more: Potential into practice. Curiosity into confidence. Drive into direction.Potential into practice. Curiosity into confidence. Drive into direction.
Routes In has been providing entry points into the creative industries within Greater Lincolnshire for almost three years. Made possible through Arts Council England, the programme has offered a diverse range of roles across both the Barbican Creative Hub and Lincoln Arts Centre – including technical, creative programming, administrative and…
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Read more: University of Lincoln’s Cultural Investment Continues to Drive Creative Growth Across LincolnshireUniversity of Lincoln’s Cultural Investment Continues to Drive Creative Growth Across Lincolnshire
The University of Lincoln’s Centre for Culture and Creativity has marked another successful year of supporting the region’s creative sector. Now in its second year as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), the Centre continues to deliver lasting impact and has ambitious plans for the year ahead. As…
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Read more: New Funding Announced to Support High-Growth Creative Businesses in Greater LincolnshireNew Funding Announced to Support High-Growth Creative Businesses in Greater Lincolnshire
Creative businesses across Greater Lincolnshire have received a significant opportunity for growth, with the launch of new funding through the Create Growth Programme, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Up to £8 million is being made available to help high-growth potential…