Creative sector

At Medway Council we want to support our creative sector, especially in these challenging times.

Together with support from partners and other local authorities, we have brought together information and advice specific to the sector. 

We cannot endorse everything we post here, but we aim for it to be the central place for you to find various types of support we think may help you during these times.  

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Creative sector support

At Medway Council we want to support our creative sector, especially in these challenging times.

Together with support from partners and other local authorities, we have brought together information and advice specific to the sector. 

We cannot endorse everything we post here, but we aim for it to be the central place for you to find various types of support we think may help you during these times.  

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More about arts in Medway

Find a range of advice and support on offer for creative organisations and artists. 

Welcome art project

See the latest updates about the artists for Strood and Rainham for our new public art project.

View the Welcome art project

Circle of Six: creative writing call out

We're looking for pieces of writing about these 6 extraordinary women of Gillingham to form 2 creative writing anthologies.

Find out how to get involved

UCA exhibition open call

We're inviting UCA students and graduates to exhibit work alongside iconic fashion designers in an upcoming exhibition.

Find out more about how to apply

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Stay safe from scammers

Find out more about what's going on in Medway.

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Wellbeing resources for you and your family

Advice to stay safe from people looking for opportunities to scam others during the coronavirus pandemic.