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Derbyshire Makes 2026 - Programme Announcement
This year’s festival is set to be bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars, gather your family, and join the celebration of Derbyshire’s extraordinary art and heritage!
Derbyshire Makes Creative & Community Grant Awards
The first round of Derbyshire Makes Creative & Community Grants has been awarded, supporting artists, organisations and community groups to develop engaging projects across Derbyshire during 2026.
Derbyshire Makes History Heritage Grant Awards
The first round of Derbyshire Makes History Heritage Grants has been awarded, supporting organisations to develop heritage-focused projects across Derbyshire in 2026.
MAKE Room: Making Space for Nature, Community and Imagination
A short reflection on MAKE Room’s first chapter within Derbyshire Makes and the legacy it leaves behind.
Photography Bursary for Designer-Makers
Create Growth Photography Bursary - applications Now Open
Artist-Maker Call Out for Dare to Dream
Launch Call for Artist-Makers for the Dare to Dream finale
New Funding Available for Derbyshire Heritage Organisations
Please take part in the Derbyshire Makes History 2026 - Heritage Sector Survey
Finding Home Through Stitch: Rosie Sykes’ Journey After Graduation
Dare to Dream artist Rosie Sykes shares reflections on life after graduation, embroidery, and finding creative inspiration back home in Derbyshire.
MAKE Room Periodical 4
Glassball Studio discuss and illustrate their MAKE Room residencies
Reflecting on Derbyshire Makes 2025
A look back at the creativity and community that shaped Derbyshire Makes 2025
Join Junction Arts in Bolsover and Chesterfield
Check out one of our six brilliant hubs
Celebrating Creativity in Bolsover: Stories for Derbyshire Makes 2026
Junction Arts shares inspiring stories from Bolsover’s makers and creatives