Art & Culture
Be a Creative Connector for the Royal Docks!
Are you passionate about creativity? Then why not join the Creative Connectors, to be involved in shaping the cultural future of the Royal Docks?
Creative Connectors are representative of local creativity in all forms—whether you’re into music, food, art, nature or just love exploring new ideas!
We believe everyone can be creative and participate in cultural activities and can get involved in fun opportunities! We want to ensure that our creative programmes are inclusive of all people in the Royal Docks as we work towards making the Royal Docks a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
By joining, you will connect with like-minded individuals and get VIP access to events and activities.
No artistic experience required - just your enthusiasm!
The Royal Docks has a bold ambition to be London’s cultural engine; a creation centre rooted in the people and places of the Royal Docks. We aim to achieve this together by engaging all our communities and by nurturing local creativity.
Why join?
Perhaps you would like to:
Meet new people who share your passion for creativity and find others with common interests.
Be part of a group who explore creative ideas for the Royal Docks.
Find out more about new cultural projects and plans and to help others get involved.
Have access to exclusive events and opportunities in the Royal Docks.
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Sign up to be a Creative Connector! And get connected with each other across the Royal Docks and with the Royal Docks Team, to help generate creative opportunities for all in the area.
Your ideas, passion and collective energy with other Creative Connectors will be the creative spark for the Royal Docks and its future.
Who can join?
Open to all, over the age of sixteen years. You must live, work or study in the Royal Docks.
What’s involved in being a Creative Connector?
There are different ways to be involved, however we ask that you’re able to attend at least one of our Creative Open Space meetups! We also hope you can help spread the word about what’s going on in the area to your friends, family, and colleagues. You do not need to have any arts or events experience or education in the arts and culture; all we ask for is enthusiasm and an open mind!
- Participate in our Creative Open Space meetups (twice a year) - anyone can suggest topics to discuss alongside the Royal Docks Team.
- Receive a monthly newsletter with all the opportunities and events coming up.
- Exclusive invitations to special events and activities.
- Access to free and discounted tickets, in our programme.
- Paid and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Docks Team’s cultural programme and biennial festival.
- Opportunities for free training, workshops, and trips for research.
Join today!
Please complete the Sign-Up Form at this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/88JW3H3
If you need support accessing the online form or completing it please email: Anila at CreativeConnectors@royaldocks.london
Once signed up, look out for our monthly newsletter or an invitation to one of our Creative Open Space meetings and start your Creative Connectors journey with us!
FAQs
Q: Can I join if I am part of another Royal Docks network or group?
A: If you are a creative professional, or working as part of a creative organisation, the Creative Partners Network may be better suited. However, this does not mean that you can’t join the Creative Connectors too.
Q: When did the Creative Connectors start?
A: The Creative Connectors started in 2021, and this year in 2024 we are reengaging with new and existing Creative Connectors who live, work or study in the Royal Docks.
If you have other questions about the Creative Connectors, please email Anila at the above email.
