PROGRAMMES: SO Create

SO Create is a new programme of regular events from SO Festival, designed to bring together creatives, artists, producers, community groups, cultural organisations and creative businesses from across Lincolnshire.

Think of it as LinkedIn in real life.

It’s a space where conversations become collaborations, ideas become projects, and connections lead to new opportunities.

Whether you’re an established creative practitioner, just starting your creative journey, or looking to connect with the cultural sector, SO Create offers opportunities to meet new people, share ideas and develop partnerships that can help your work grow.

Why SO Create?

Lincolnshire is home to a diverse and talented creative community. SO Create has been developed to strengthen these connections by bringing together people and organisations from across the county.

Through a programme of regular networking, learning and development events, SO Create will:

• Connect artists, producers, freelancers and creative businesses
• Encourage collaboration between the cultural, community, education and heritage sectors
• Help spark new ideas, projects and partnerships
• Share opportunities from SO Festival and partner organisations
• Support creative development and career progression at every stage
• Create pathways to future commissions, projects and funding opportunities

SO Create is open to anyone living or working in Lincolnshire who wants to engage with the creative sector, build relationships and be part of a growing creative network.

Launch Event: Monday 13 October

Join us for the official launch of SO Create and be among the first to discover how you can get involved.

At the launch event you’ll find out:

• What SO Create is and how you can take part
• Upcoming opportunities and initiatives from SO Festival
• New commissioning pathways and creative development support
• Opportunities to meet artists, organisations, venues and potential partners
• Networking designed to help you build meaningful professional relationships

This is a chance to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and learn more about the opportunities available through SO Create and SO Festival.

Who Is SO Create For?

SO Create welcomes:

• Artists and creative practitioners
• Freelancers and sole traders
• Producers and arts professionals
• Community groups and charities
• Cultural and heritage organisations
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Venues and event organisers
• Local authorities and public sector partners
• Businesses interested in creative collaboration

Whether you’re looking for collaborators, support, inspiration or opportunities, SO Create is a place to connect.

Stay Connected: Join the SO Create Mailing List

SO Create is a year-round programme, with new events, networking opportunities, commissions and creative development activities planned throughout the year.

Join the SO Create mailing list to:

• Hear about future SO Create events
• Be the first to know about commissions and opportunities
• Receive updates from SO Festival
• Discover networking and partnership opportunities
• Stay connected with Lincolnshire’s creative community

Scroll down to sign up to the SO Create mailing list today and be part of a growing network of creatives shaping the future of Lincolnshire’s cultural sector.

Join the new LinkedIn group for Lincolnshire Creatives

Join the new LinkedIn group for creatives living and/or working in Lincolnshire.

It’s exactly the same principles as the in-person SO Create, but online. Join the group, share news and information, ask questions, collaborate with other creatives living or working in Lincolnshire.