Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work with a range of partner organisations to deliver high quality cultural activities and build strong connections with communities across the Midlands.
Nonsuch: VCreate works with Nonsuch to provide activities in and out of school, we provide high quality drama and arts opportunities as well as opportunities for children and their families to visit Nonsuch studios. Visit nonsuch
VCreate works in partnership with Unite the Scene to bring excellent Hip Hop Dance teachers to our classes. In January 2023 we launch a new Elite Hip Hop Dance Crew with Ellie from UTS working towards performances. https://www.unitethescene.com
East Midlands Producing Collective A strategic initiative led by regional freelance producers to: -mobilise the voice of the East Mids freelance dance sector -reactivate the sector post Covid & strengthen its ability to meet the ‘Let’s Create’ strategy–improve regional talent retention by strengthening infrastructure & increasing ‘bread & butter’ opportunities
First Art
First Art is an artistic programme that inspires communities in Ashfield, Bolsover, Mansfield and NE Derbyshire to experience and get involved in the arts by bringing exceptional cultural experiences within reach of everyone. Vanessa’s role is to manage and provide support for the First Art programme, supporting the Director in the day to day running of First Art programme including festivals, events and activities working with a range of communities and stakeholders.
Email: vanessa@firstart.org.uk
The Mighty Creatives is one of Arts Council England’s 10 national ‘Bridge’ organisations, based in the East Midlands. They believe that access to play, creativity and culture is vital, significantly affecting how children and young people do at school, their health, and their life chances. They exist to provide this access for children and young people aged 0-25. Vcreate are the Project Managers for the Emerge programme. Funded by Spirit of 2012, and delivered in partnership with Arts Connect and UK Young Artists, Emerge sees youth-led arts festivals take place across the Midlands, each inspired by Shakespeare and showcases the variety of young creative talent across the region.
Rushcliffe School Sports Partnership works collaboratively with all Primary, Secondary and Special Schools, in Nottinghamshire’s Rushcliffe borough, to promote excellence in PE and School Sport. Vcreate works with the partnership to support dance provision in primary schools across the borough by providing teacher CPD, pupil workshops, lesson plans and resources for schools, academy chains and county events. For information about how Vcreate can support dance provision in your school visit our Schools page.