Creative Estuary

Insights from the Bas-Arts-Index Workshop: how to respond to an arts brief

We share the enriching insights from the Bas Arts Index workshop: ‘How to respond to an arts brief set by funders or cultural organisations.

Co-commission short film ‘Essex Girls’ listed at Sundance and BAFTA awards

Essex Girls, a film produced through the Estuary on Film commission has been shortlisted for 2024s Sundance Film Festival as well as being longlisted at this years BAFTAs

Estuary Sound Ark Event. Credit - lasting impressions by Hayley

Estuary Sound Ark celebrates an Ivor Novello nomination

Estuary Sound Ark was nominated for the best community and participation composition in association with ABRSM award

Culture Commons: Open Policy Development Programme

We’re delighted to be a part of this open policy development programme will help shape a suite of new policies that will help support the creative and cultural life of communities.

Estuary Festival secures Arts Council England investment

Estuary Festival is thrilled to announce a fantastic achievement – a £50,000 Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant for the 2025 festival.

Introducing our new Director

We're pleased to introduce our new Director, Lorraine Cox and our core team

Creative Estuary Unveils Dynamic New Advisory Board

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Advisory Board.

Cultural Planning Toolkit now live

The Cultural Planning Toolkit provides elements of guidance and information such as on governance, access to land and investment, co-location, community engagement and co-design.

Sarah Dance leaves legacy of success and ambition

Sarah Dance has announced that she will be stepping down as Chair of Creative Estuary.

Creative Estuary funded for the next 3 years

Creative Estuary has been awarded new investment of £1.15m from Arts Council England to continue its ambitious work for a further 3 years.

Creative businesses in the South East are getting support to grow their businesses

Ambitious creative business owners in Essex, Kent and Sussex can now benefit from a special programme of support designed to help them prepare for future financial investment and help them to scale.

The Nutcracker gauze being worked on in the Royal Opera House Production Workshop on High House Production Park © Emma Troubridge

South East Create Growth Programme Award

The Create Growth Programme is a first of its kind opportunity targeted at creative businesses with the potential to grow.

Mayor of Swale, Cllr Sarah Stephens, during the unveiling of the Hidden Lands stone benches

Hidden Lands unveiled at Milton Creek Country Park

The Deputy Mayor of Swale unveiled three new sculpture benches at Milton Creek Country Park in Sittingbourne, as part of our Hidden Lands project.

Insights from the Bas-Arts-Index Workshop: how to respond to an arts brief

Co-commission short film ‘Essex Girls’ listed at Sundance and BAFTA awards

Estuary Sound Ark celebrates an Ivor Novello nomination

Culture Commons: Open Policy Development Programme

Estuary Festival secures Arts Council England investment