Billy Childish Art Exhibition – Historic Dockyard Chatham – 1st June to 30th September 2012
Billy Childish is a local cult icon, internationally celebrated painter, writer and musician who was born in Chatham, Kent. He has spent the last 35 years developing an impressive body … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 7 – Broken Genius
What’s in a name? A mask? Identity? Hailing from Rainham, Medway musician and painter Lupen Crook is, quite simply, captivating. Lupen Crook is not his real name of course. It’s … Continue reading
Art Classes – Monkey Cage Gallery – Ramsgate
Painting workshops at the Monkey Cage Gallery in Ramsgate will officially start on 17th June 2012, and then run for 6 weeks every Sunday from 4-6pm, with a free taster … Continue reading
Win Tickets To Weald of Kent Craft Show – 7th to 9th September 2012 – Penshurst Place – Kent
The Weald of Kent craft show returns in September for another weekend of showcasing creative talents from across the UK. There will also be a stunning show garden and delicious food … Continue reading
Call For Artist / Creative – Exhibition In Orpington – July 2012
Chloe Robinson is a young composer from Orpington in Kent who is currently planning an exhibition involving her recordings at the ArtStyle Gallery in Orpington. Chloe plans to use a … Continue reading
Putting the Spark Into Education
As we move into the future more engaging ways are needed to educate, support and inspire todays youth. Enter Sparky – a puppet from another planet. Originally created for the … Continue reading
Trace – Call for Artists and Contemporary Craft Makers – Closing 1st June 2012
Background and Concept: The exhibition will explore the boundaries between art and craft, creating an environment where each are the same and each deal with the idea of a Trace. Dates: 24th & … Continue reading
Introducing A New Contributor – George Langridge
George Langridge is a creative from Kent. He will be writing about various subjects that inspire him as well as talking about his own work, including photography. So you’re studying … Continue reading
My Favourite Things – Building Confidence In Speaking – 1st June 2012 – 7PM
“My Favourite Things” is an opportunity to discuss your favourite “things” to other people in a relaxed atmosphere over tea. Talk about things that inspire you! The aim is to … Continue reading
Medway Open Studios – 7th to 13th July 2012
Medway Open Studios and Arts Festival is a community arts festival celebrating the wealth of creativity in Medway. The event will take place throughout the Medway towns between the 7th … Continue reading
Garden Poetry Party – Launch of Rochester Literature Festival – 22nd July 2012 – Rochester – Kent
The official launch of the Rochester Literature Festival project will be held at the historic Eastgate House, Rochester on Sunday 22nd July, from 12 noon till 4pm. They hope you’ll … Continue reading
The Art Of Publishing – By Emily Foster – Entry 1
I’ve been working in publishing for eight months now and one thing I’ve learnt is that there are lots of potential authors out there. It seems like every event I … Continue reading
Review – Blackbird Blackbird – 15th May – Brighton
One man, one Macbook and one Akai controller. The sounds of Blackbird Blackbird leave you imagining a full team of sound engineers with various decks and controllers, but Blackbird Blackbird … Continue reading
New Creatabot Contributor – Emily Foster
Our new contributor Emily will be writing short diary type articles for Creatabot that discuss her recent experiences working for small independent publishing house “Limehouse Books“. Her aim is to … Continue reading
Join a French Theatre Company and be part of the Fuse Medway Festival 2012
As part of the annual outdoor festival’s commitment to the local Medway community, it is offering a very unusual opportunity to anyone up for a new challenge. French theatre … Continue reading
Nucleus Artists at Nucleus Arts Centre – Open Studios – 7th to 8th July 2012
Nucleus Artists will be opening their doors and studios to the public for one weekend running 7th - 8th July 2012 as part of the Medway Open Studio & Arts Festival. 15 … Continue reading
Featured Creative – Mark Richmond – Sculptor
The amount of creativity Medway has to offer still amazes me and it was refreshing to meet another artist who fits so well with the ethos of Creatabot. I had seen … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 6 – Elusive Images
Rochester is beautiful. We all know that. The historical buildings, the river scene; it’s all been photographed and painted so many times and rightly so. There is a photographer in … Continue reading
Call For Artists – For London Luton Airport’s Gateway Gallery (Deadline 6 June 2012)
London Luton Airport is looking for talented local artists from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire to display inspirational artwork in their Gateway Gallery in 2012 or 2013. The Gallery, delivered in … Continue reading
Space and Time – Photography Exhibition by Gemma Pepper – May to October 2012 – Llandudno – North Wales
The first time Gemma Pepper realized she wanted to become a photographer she was stood on top of a mountain in Zakinthos in Greece. Born in Hertfordshire and raised in … Continue reading
Zine Reading and Zine Work Shop -12th May 2012 – Rochester – Kent
Come along and learn about the wonderful world of zine making & self publishing. zinesters Tukru (your pretty face is going straight to hell) and Emma (fanzine ynfytyn) will give … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 5 – Preserving Pop
Some places in the world are defined by music labels that, somehow, managed to capture a moment in pop history. Think Motown (Detroit), Sub-Pop (Seattle) and Factory (Manchester) and, well, … Continue reading
South East Open Studios – 1st to 17th June 2012
Open studio events have flourished in recent years and can be found in many regions across the UK. Participating artists open their studios to the public at certain times of … Continue reading
Important Video For All Creatives – Creative Commons Copyright
Protecting your creative work is important. How do you do this? And how would you protect just some of your work if you wanted it to be shared? This video … Continue reading
Fuse Festival – Medway – 15th to 17th June 2012
Fuse has announced some of the programme highlights for its fun-filled weekend of FREE outdoor arts – filling the streets of Medway with unexpected happenings between 15 and 17 June. … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 4 – Blues Misadventures
You probably think you know what blues music sounds like. You’ve probably seen lots of bands in pubs with a blues-based sound. You know the sort of thing, tribute acts; … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 3 – Authentic Legend
Every now and then you hear of someone who should be more well-known than they are. Medway painter and poet Bill Lewis is one of them. I’m not talking about … Continue reading
A Road of Marvels – Talk by Philip Kane – 24th May 2012 – Chatham Library
Myth and folktales are the subject of a talk by Chatham-based author, poet and storyteller Philip Kane at Chatham Library on the 24th May. The talk entitled “A Road of … Continue reading
Local Artists From The Past Exhibition – Strood Library – May to July 2012
Medway libraries in Kent are hosting an exhibition about forgotten artists of the Medway area during May and June. The exhibition covers the work of artists between 1850 and 1950 including … Continue reading
Where to Find Creative Jobs and Commissions in the UK
Without a shadow of a doubt the jobs section on the arts council website should be your first point of call when looking for jobs and artist commissions. http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/ Another place … Continue reading
Californian Based “Blackbird Blackbird” To Play In Brighton – 15th May 2012
Blackbird Blackbird (formerly Bye Bye Blackbird) is the moniker/musical outlet of San Francisco, California guy Mikey Maramag. His reverb-laden musical collages tend to lean towards anthemic, inspirational, and dream-driven themes. … Continue reading
Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists Celebrate Centenary Year
This year, Coventry and WarwickshireSociety of Artists (CWSA) will be celebrating the organisations one-hundredth anniversary. Founded in February 1912, by the Mayor of Coventry, Colonel William Wyley, CWSA’s history has been studded … Continue reading
A Medway Vision 2 – Spontaneous Soundscapes
Since my first article I have been absolutely overwhelmed by people recommending talented creative people to me, or people agreeing with me about the Medway independent scene. It does indeed … Continue reading
A Medway Vision: Words and Sounds
Let me explain myself. I’m an independent filmmaker living in Rochester. Over the course of, well, however long they allow me to write these articles, I’m going to highlight one … Continue reading
Interview With Rebecca Crosbie – Photographer
If you know me well, you will know I love abandoned places, I love urban exploration and I love photography of anything linked with either. That is why I was … Continue reading
Win an Illustration by Ben Cameron – Closing Date 7th May
Ben Cameron has a competition running to win his illustration “Bugsy Alone” drawn in black ink on 230gm acrylic paper. We think it is a lovely piece of art and … Continue reading
Introducing a New Creatabot Contributor – Jack Bulmer – Game Designer
We like to include all types of creatives in Creatabot which is why we are really pleased to have Jack working with us. Jack is a game designer from Rainham … Continue reading
Introducing A New Creatabot Contributor – Badge – Artist
Badge is a unique artist from North Wales who has just joined us as a contributor. Badge will be interviewing creatives and talking about what is going on in his … Continue reading
Introducing A New Creatabot Contributor – Jennifer Denty – Illustrator and Designer
We welcome a new contributor to Creatabot – Jennifer Denty is a freelance illustrator and designer from Hertfordshire and we are really glad to have her input on Creatabot. Jennifer will … Continue reading
Developing Your Creative Writing – Free Short Course – Starting April 25th – Gillingham
Interested in creative writing, but not sure how to get going on your own? Perhaps you would like to join in with others to share ideas? Harness the power of … Continue reading
Short Films of Mr Young – Screening – 26th May 2012 at 4pm – Chatham
To celebrate the release of the new compilation DVD ‘Caged Fire – The Short Films of Mr Young’ – the UCA Pop-Up Gallery, Chatham, UK, present an evening devoted to Mr … Continue reading
Fashion On Trial – Presentation and Discussion -19th April – Rochester
FASHION ON TRIAL is all set for Thursday 19th April. It will be held at the Good Intent pub, John Street, Rochester, from 8pm (in the back bar, accessed via … Continue reading
Contemporary Art and Craft Fair – Henley on Thames – 22nd to 24th June 2012
The organisers of The Craft and Design Experience are once again staging their contemporary craft fair in June at The Henley Showground within the Hambleden Estate, near Henley on Thames. … Continue reading
Kent Filmmaker Enters 48 Hour Film Challenge
Kent filmmaker Mdhamiri Nkemi is entering the Sci-Fi London 48 hour film challenge. Mdhamiri will be filming this weekend – but he will only receive the brief for the film Saturday … Continue reading
Craft In Focus – Canterbury – 13th to 15th April 2012
Kent based business, Craft In Focus, is staging one of their contemporary craft events in Canterbury from 13-15 April this year at Kent College. Although exhibitors come from all over … Continue reading
Attention Film Makers – Virgin Media Shorts Competition 2012 is Here!
Virgin Media Shorts is a leading short film competition for the UK and is open to all to enter. Now in its fifth year the competition is bigger and better … Continue reading
Evolution Of Consciousness – Exhibition – 1st April to 31st May 2012 – Chatham
The UCA gallery in Chatham is holding a collaborative exhibition that explores how if we want to survive as a species on this planet we desperately need to develop our … Continue reading
Artistic Solutions – Exhibition – 28th May to 2nd June 2012 – Historic Dockyard Chatham
Artistic Solutions is an exciting showcase of artworks by University of Kent Fine Art students in their final year of study. The debates brought to issue show that this is … Continue reading
Celebrate Medways Creativity On 23rd June 2012
Medway is the centre of a flourishing creative community and on June 23rd the Nucleus arts centre in Chatham welcomes everyone to join them in the celebration of their 10th … Continue reading
Weald Of Kent Craft Show – 5th to 7th May 2012
Held in the beautiful surrounds of Penshurst Place & Gardens, near Tonbridge, this inspiring show will offer some of the finest handmade crafts to spruce up your home and garden. … Continue reading
Editors Look At “Craft Central Gets Hitched” – 22nd to 25th March 2012 – Central London’s Handmade Wedding Fair
Unlike your average wedding fair this little gem offers a look at the main elements you are going to need for your big day. Due to the exhibitors being craftsmen … Continue reading
Rationed Fashion – Talk – Eastgate House – 22nd March
Friends of Eastgate house are holding a talk on Thursday the 22nd of March at 7.30 pm called Rationed Fashion.
ME4 Writers Present: Short Encounters – Open For Submissions – Until May1st 2012
When you look out over Strood do you see lights in the sky or is the Pentagon really concealing a tear in reality? We are looking for new sci-fi writing … Continue reading
Talented groups of people wanted for Fuse Medway Festival 2012
Do you run a dance school, young people’s club, community group, gymnastics group, martial arts classes, drama classes, or play an instrument, just to name a few?
Britain From The Air – Outdoor Photography Exhibition – Chatham – 31st March-18th June
As part of Medway’s Year of Celebration, Medway Council is hosting the Britain from the Air outdoor exhibition a stunning collection of more than 80 large scale images, by Britain’s … Continue reading
Wightaway – Yarnstorming Bootcamp with Knit the City – October 2012 – Isle Of Wight
Knit the City & Wightaway bring you the UK’s First Ever Yarnstorming Bootcamp – a Fluffy Fest of Sneaky Stitching, Graffiti Knitting and Woolly Mayhem of a Crochet Kind in … Continue reading
Craft Central Gets Hitched – 22nd to 25th March 2012 – Central London’s Handmade Wedding Fair
All you need to add a handmade touch to the big day. From the bride herself to guests looking for the ideal gift, there’s something for everyone… and, what’s more, … Continue reading
ME1 – 28th July 2012 – Rochester – Kent
July 28th sees the launch of Music Event One, an exciting new music event to be held in the spectacular grounds of Rochester Castle. Music Event One are proud to announce that this years … Continue reading
Interview With Mark Young – Independent Filmmaker – Medway – Kent
Medway in Kent is fast becoming the centre of creativity. There are a number of creatives that both drive and support this ever-growing community and Mr Young is one of … Continue reading
From Aphra Behn to the Angry Young Women – Talk By Sam Hall – 8th March 2012 – Rochester
From Aphra Behn to the angry young women: A top ten of the UK’s women playwrights for International Women’s Day. From Aphra Behn, the first British woman to make a living … Continue reading
Public Lecture – The Monkey Puzzle Story – Folkestone – 8th March 2012
Public Lecture Speaker: Zoë Meyer Publishing Consultant University Centre Folkestone Thursday 8th March 2012 at 6pm THE MONKEY PUZZLE STORY: Intuitive marketing against the odds
Tuttle 101 – Monday 5th March 2012 – Deaf Cat – Rochester High Street
Tuttle 101 is back and being held on the 5th of March 2012 from 9.30am at the Deaf Cat Coffee Bar, 83 Rochester High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX. Tuttle … Continue reading
Win Tickets To Cake International – Excel London – 27th – 29th April 2012
Creatabot has 4 pairs of tickets up for grabs for Cake International – The Cake Decorating & Baking Show at Excel, London. The show is a must for baking fans … Continue reading
Medway Open Studios and Arts Festival 7 – 13 July 2012 – CALL FOR ARTISTS
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – DEADLINE FRIDAY 30th MARCH
Artist Sarah Maple Launches Major Solo Exhibition
Artist Sarah Maple is to hold her major solo exhibition at the Aubin Gallery, Shoreditch, London from the 9th of February to 9th of March 2012.
The Red List
This site is a huge aggregation of the web’s cultural treasures, more than 100,000 images, thousands of profiles in cinema, fashion, photography, illustration, design and more. The site aims to … Continue reading
Wigmore Arts Weekend – 30th June to 1st July 2012 – Invitation To Exhibit Work – Kent
A community centre in Wigmore are holding a creatively-focused weekend and are inviting artistic individuals and groups to come along to exhibit and demonstrate their skills to the general public.
Passing Reflections – Art Exhibition – February 10th to April 13th 2012 – Rochester
Passing reflections brings together works by textile artist Rosie James, ceramics and glass by Andrea Walsh and fused textiles in glass by Alison Lowry.
Rochester Writers Retreat – 18th March 2012 – Rochester – Kent
ME4 Writers are organising a one day writers retreat for the 18th March 10am -4pm at coFWD in 161 Rochester High Street. This is a trial, so for this event … Continue reading
Great Crafted Newts Competition
Are you a little bit crafty? Do you enjoy knitting, baking, sculpting or sewing? Well, during the Year of the Dragon, Froglife is challenging the Great British public to ‘craft a … Continue reading
UCA Exhibition – SURVIVAL – 27th January to 24th March 2012 – Chatham
In a new year of consciousness, this new exhibition is based around a unifying theme – ‘Survival’ - a creative dedication to human reconnection with Nature.
Winners Of Hobbycrafts and Creative Stitches Competition Announced
The winners of the Hobbycrafts and Creative stitches competition are as follows -
The Preservation Society Presents – Artist Management and Record Label
“The Preservation Society Presents” is a Artist Management / Record Label / Concert Promotion based in Rochester, Kent, UK. They currently promote Deadlovers, Kids Unique and Theatre Royal. You can keep … Continue reading
A life in literature: Dickens and Medway – Talk at Chatham Library – 20th March 2012
A life in literature: Dickens and Medway is a talk by Jeremy Clarke about objects in the Guildhall Museum’s collection, combining literacy biography with local history.
Creative Workshops At The V&A
The V&A hold many one day creative workshops, for the latest schedule visit the V&A website. Area – London and South East
British Library One Day Workshops
A good place to find excellent creative business workshops is through the British Library. Most of the workshops are either free or very reasonable. For the latest list of what … Continue reading
Win a Pair Of Tickets to Hobbycrafts&Creative Stitches at Glow – Bluewater!
Creatabot has 4 pairs of tickets on offer for the event “Hobbycrafts and Creative Sitches” at Glow, Bluewater. The event is being held between the 2nd and 5th of February. … Continue reading
Glow At Bluewater Brings More Creativity To Kent For February 2012
The new venue at Bluewater will be hosting the huge event “Hobbycrafts and Creative Stitches” making us Kent creatives very happy. The show, taking place between the 2nd and 5th … Continue reading
Save The Date – Creative Minds Meeting Like Minds – Saturday 14th July 2012 – Strood – Kent
“Creative Minds, Meeting Like Minds” on Saturday 14th July, 10am at Strood library. Come and meet other like minds and share a coffee.
Exhibition – Imago: Silverpoint Drawings and Paintings – Reza Ben Gajra – Rochester – January to February 2012
Rochester Art Gallery presents Imago: Silverpoint Drawings & Paintings by Reza Ben Gajra.The exhibition brings together recent works concerned with the body and its spiritual and emotional connections to the heart and … Continue reading
Heroes and Villains: Poetry workshop for World Poetry Day – Strood – Kent
Saturday 24th March 2012 From Greek myths to fairytales, football to politics, TV to comic books: who are the heroes, who are the villains? An inspiring creative writing workshop for … Continue reading
BRINK welcomes 2012 with a new contemporary art show at the Tiltyard, Warwickshire
In January 2012, BRINK, a ‘not-for-profit’ contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, will be presenting the works of seventeen local and regional artists in a new showcase at “The Tiltyard” in … Continue reading
South East Open Studios Application Open For 2012
Every year in June, artists and craftspeople across South East England open their doors to the public. It is a unique opportunity to meet, talk to and see them at … Continue reading
Interview With Damion Hampton – Artist
Kent artist Damion Hampton uniquely fuzes together two entities – Art and Physics. We are admirers of Damions work here at Creatabot and we thought you would like to know … Continue reading
How To Make Your Own Wrapping Paper
The infamous fizzy drink brand advert has hit our screens, and gift packs fill the high-street selves. This can mean only one thing. Christmas is coming, and the tedious task … Continue reading
Crafts and Gifts Fair – Maidstone – 26th November – 2011
If you are seeking out interesting, quirky Christmas presents a good old fashioned FREE to enter art and crafts fair could be a pleasant way to shop. The fair is … Continue reading
Interview With Artist Irene Zorpa
Irene Zorpa is an artist living in Greece who studied Fine arts Painting at the University of Wolverhampton. She is included in the International Dictionary of artists (World Wide Art … Continue reading
Lupen Crook’s first solo exhibition in Medway and first London showing – November 2011
From late October through to the end of November, Lupen Crook will be presenting his artwork in two separate exhibitions in London and Medway, initially at Barden’s Café in Dalston, … Continue reading
Art Performance “Light and Shadow” at Temple Manor – Strood – October 29th and 30th 2011
Light and Shadow, by Loop Dance Company and Play on Words, is Encounter’s final commission. Join them for a multi-sensory, promenade performance in the 12th century Knight’s Templar building, Temple … Continue reading
Monica’s Vintage Fair – 19th November 2011 – Gravesend
Monica’s Vintage Fair is being held at the Old Town Hall, High Street, Gravesend, set in the heart of Gravesend’s Heritage Quarter. Vintage & retro clothing, accessories & homewares,will be in … Continue reading
Sedimental – 25th August to 11th November 2011 – Rochester Art Gallery
Sedimental is a journey of (re)discovery for artist Stephen Turner; an exploration of significance in nature and a reflection on how this can be incorporated into his work. Sedimental includes an … Continue reading
Potential New Community and Creative Centre – Chatham
A community group in Chatham have been looking for a new hub for their events and groups, and they have found just the place! The Magpie Tavern in Magpie Hall Road has remained … Continue reading
Street Art: Contemporary Prints from the V&A – The Historic Dockyard Chatham
An expressive national touring exhibition – drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s internationally renowned collection of prints, Street Art: Contemporary Prints from the V&A – sees its Kent debut … Continue reading
Pennies Day Nurseries; Want an Animator
Pennies Day Nurseries; a family-run childcare group working in day nurseries, nannying and clubs for older children want to hear from independent animation specialists. We’ve been involved in media for … Continue reading
UCA Gallery Workshops – Chatham
The UCA gallery in Chatham – Kent, runs various short creative workshops and talks for the local community. The best way to keep up to date with these events is … Continue reading
False Realties – Exhibition by Christina Lai at UCA Gallery – Chatham – August to December 2011
Discover the curious world of False Realities, Christina Lai’s ceramics and mixed media art at UCA gallery near scenic historic Rochester, Kent. Having recently exhibited at New Designers in London, … Continue reading
Submit your work to ME4′s ‘Short and Nasties’
ME4 writers are looking for submissions for an upcoming horror project. Submissions should feature the Medway towns and be in one of four categories: slasher, creature feature, supernatural or psychological. … Continue reading
Foundation Degree in Professional Writing – North West Kent College Dartford
One of Kent’s best kept secrets, the Foundation Degree in Professional Writing offers students the chance to develop a range of writing skills and includes a number of published writers, performed … Continue reading
