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Libraries offer a rich and unique support system for early career writers, artists, and creatives, going far beyond providing a quiet place to work.

Suffolk Community Libraries offer a rich and unique support system for early and mid-career writers, artists, and creatives, going far beyond providing a quiet place to work.

Our artist development programme bridges the gap between amateur and professional. We support early and mid-career creatives, who have connections to Suffolk, through peer support, creative spaces, funding guidance, community partnerships, and exhibition space. Our programme focuses on the role of creativity in the community as a catalyst for activism, improving wellbeing, environmental awareness.

If you have any queries about our Creative Communities programme, please contact us by using our proposal form below to collaborate with us.

What we can offer

Island Movements performance at Ipswich County Library

Event promotion

Promote your free or low-cost activity on Let’s Get Creative, an online cultural directory of things to do across Suffolk.

List an event

a man helping a young girl with an arts session in the library

Library spaces

Use our accessible library spaces to work, create or reach new audiences.

Hire a space

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Research resources

Access a wide range of books and online resources through our libraries.

Access research

Collaborate with us

Fill in our proposal form and let’s start working together. We aim to reply within two weeks but depending on our team’s schedule, it may take longer.

Your Full Name *

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number *

Website/PortfolioPlease share the link to your previous work.

Which of the following priorities does your project include/address? *Select all that apply.My practice explores storytelling and/or celebrating intercultural understandingMy practice focuses on literacy or literatureMy work focuses on participatory practice and working with communitiesMy practice is inspired by nature and/or the climate crisisI am a young creative (under 30 years old)My practice is focused on working with children and young peopleMy practice is focused on wellbeing and/or mental healthMy practice directly addresses barriers to accessing high-quality creative opportunities

Proposal summary *In under 500 words tell us about your project. Why would you like to work with our libraries? Who is your target audience? Is your project part of a wider initiative in the region? Of the priorities you've selected, how does your project/practice meet these?0 / 500

Your practice *In under 10 words how would describe the medium you predominately work in? E.g. Participatory Theatre, Music, Sculpture etc.0 / 10

Materials and resources needed *How can we help?Room hireStaff timeExhibition spacePerformance spaceAccess to equipment and/or resourcesOther

Budget (if applicable)If required, please provide a simple budget breakdown. If you're offering work that has already been funded, please note that clearly below.

TimelinePlease provide any key dates or milestones for your project.

Supporting materialsPlease upload any materials to support your proposal e.g. a tour pack, portfolio or relevant work samples, or a project proposal document.

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