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PROJECTS

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

The Makory Maker Call Out - Now Closed
Derby Museums and Local Creative Project Launch Call for Makers for The Makory Tour 2026

Derbyshire Makes History Film Commission - Call Out now closed
Derbyshire Makes History is commissioning six new short films to explore the county’s rich heritage of making - and is inviting filmmakers to apply.

Wisdom of Water: Making Space at Whitfield Well
Gathering, Creating and Caring at Whitfield Well

MAKE Room Periodical 3
Now available