Featured artists

For everyone

• deaf arts development
• derby and derbyshire creative industries strategy
• employing an artist
• health and safety at outdoor events
• results of rural creative economy research project

For artists

• developing your creative business
• funding advice
• working in schools

For educators

• arts award
• artsmark
• creative learning
• extended school services
• funding for creative learning
• inspire creativity
• planning for safety
• working with artists

Get involved

• getting involved
• join a group
• forums and networks
• volunteering

Festivals

• festivals in derbyshire
• festival toolkit

There are many ways to get involved in the arts in Derbyshire.

You can:

• Go to a performance, exhibition, festival or another arts event. You can search our events listings by artform, location, type of event or by who the event is aimed at (eg children)
• Learn a new skill by attending an arts workshop
• Volunteer for an arts organisation
• Join an arts festival organising committee, or take part in your local arts festival
• Join a group. There are loads of groups to choose from so have a look at our join a group page to find one that fits in with your needs