Creative Development
Want to meet and learn from other St Helens Creatives?
St Helens is home to a growing, vibrant, and inclusive creative community—and Arts in Libraries is proud to be supporting its development. As part of our Artists & Creative Development strand, we have previously commissioned Artist-Led to deliver a dynamic programme shaped directly by the findings of the recent Creative Industries Survey.
Our programme is built around what local artists told us they need: more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow. It's open to artists of all disciplines and at every stage of their creative journey—from emerging talent to established professionals. Whether you're a visual artist, performer, writer, maker, or working in digital media, you're invited to be part of this supportive and inspiring network.
Together, we're laying the foundations for a stronger, more connected creative future in St Helens.
New opportunities for visual artists in St Helens will be announced later in 2026.
Be part of it. #CreativeStHelens
Current Opportunities:
Arts In Libraries Performers Together.
A space for anyone who calls themselves a performer or is interested in performing. Join our new group led by led by Kevin Dyer - a director who has worked at The Dukes Lancaster, Birmingham Rep, Eastern Angles, Rose Bruford, UCLan, Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre Porto, Travelling Light, The Bristol Old Vic, Theatr Nanaroosk in Iran, Theatre Vulavulani in Soweto, and he has worked with dozens of small scale companies and independent performers. Find further details HERE
Arts In Libraries On The Mics
Join our On The Mic event a fun, welcoming space for performers of all styles and abilities to shine. Whether you sing, speak, act, rhyme, or try something totally unexpected, we want to see it! Signup link : https://forms.office.com/e/DqgaW1DGgk
Arts In Libraries Creative Database
We're also growing our community of creatives! If you're into workshops, photography, film or other creative skills and you're interested in local opportunities sign up to our creative database HERE
Arts In Libraries Artist Commissions
Next round coming soon.
Artist-Led
There are lots of ways to stay connected with Artist-Led and keep up to date with events, opportunities, and creative activity in St Helens:
Linktree - Your one-stop hub for all our links:
https://linktr.ee/artistledsthelens
Instagram - Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and event news:
@artistledsthelens
Facebook - We regularly post updates and opportunities here too:
facebook.com/artistledStHelens
Eventbrite - Book onto our events and workshops:
Artist-Led on Eventbrite - httphttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/artist-led-st-helens-104135192191
WhatsApp Channel - Get reminders and call-outs straight to your phone:
Join our WhatsApp Channel - https://tr.ee/nTEi3HpUK5
