Are you passionate about creativity, culture, and community? Do you have ideas and insights to help shape the future of the National Festival of Making?
We are inviting enthusiastic individuals to join our new steering group.
What is the Steering Group?
The steering group will help shape the Festival’s vision to make sure it remains exciting, inclusive, and relevant to our local community. By taking part in the steering group you will have the opportunity to:
- Hear about upcoming plans
- Share feedback on how you experience our programme
- Tell us what you want to see in the future
- Brainstorm new ideas!
Who are we looking for?
We welcome people of all backgrounds to get involved, especially those who are:
- Passionate about creativity and making
- Connected to the local community
- Interested in contributing time, energy, and expertise to the Festival’s development
Whether you’re a festival volunteer, artist, a local resident or simply someone with a keen interest in making, we’d love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are over the age of 18.
What can you expect as a member?
- Up to six sessions a year with the steering group and the Festival Team
- Opportunities to contribute to the Festival’s programming ideas
- Opportunities to go on organised and paid for trips to other places and visit museums, festivals or events to gain inspiration
- A chance to meet new people and make connections
- A unique experience of being part of a nationally recognised festival
Want to find out more?
Whether you’re a volunteer, a Festival-goer, or a Blackburn resident, this is your chance to help shape our future collectively. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed.
Drop us an email to learn more and see how you can get involved.