What's on for York Creatives: June 2024
Your monthly round up of news, events, opportunities, call-outs and funding
June’s Featured Event
Drawsome! is back from 31 May to 2 June at Young Thugs, The Crescent and Artsbarge with a knockout line up of live music, exhibitions and creative workshops.
Drawsome! is a family friendly and accessible music and illustration festival in York.
Featuring live performances, creative workshops and exhibitions to bring people together and celebrate emerging local talent as well as established national and international artists.
Tickets £0 - £10
Community Event: Micklegate Art Trail
Discover the incredible talent and creativity of local artists and the power of community as you enjoy the Micklegate Art Trail, a collaboration between traders and makers curated by Navigators Art & Performance for the 2024 York Festival of Ideas.
Saturday 1st June 10:00 - Sunday 23rd June 16:00. Free admission.
Do you want to take part in this event, showcasing your organisation’s work (Design / Music / Drama / Dance / Fine Art) to school children in York?
Please submit this form by 4pm, Tues 28th May to apply.
Workshop: Finding & Applying for Opportunities
Discover where to find creative opportunities, find out what makes a successful artist statement and learn how to make sure your applications for have the best chance of success.
15:30 - 17:30, Friday 7th June. £6 + booking fee.
Social: York Creatives - Creative Drinks
Meet York’s creative community. Find collaborators, build your network, make friends.
18:00 - 22:00, Friday 7th June. £4 + booking fee.
Arts and cultural organisations can apply for a digital commission of up to £15,000 to develop and deliver a creative digital project (video or audio project, or an interactive or immersive experience).
Application deadline 5pm Thursday 13th June 2024.
Workshop: York Theatre Royal Theatre Lab
York based creatives Paul Birch and Niall Costigan present Theatre Lab, a workshop aimed at industry professionals and designed to provide a creative hub for us to share our skills and discover new ones.
Tuesdays in June 19:00-21:30pm. £175 for all 4 sessions.
Live Music: The Basement Sessions
The Basement Sessions showcases some of the best of Alternative York's artists and performers, presented in association with the 2024 York Festival of Ideas.
18:30 Saturday 8th June. £10 + booking fee.
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