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  • Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    We’re tackling those all-important questions asked by our creative community. In this article we explore: how to get your name out there. Three arts professionals share their wisdom to provide you with a series of valuable insights.

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  • Top sites to list your writing competition on

    Top sites to list your writing competition on

    Boost submissions to your writing contests by listing them on these amazing sites.

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  • Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    The right studio space can enable artists to develop their practice, network with other creative practitioners and gain access to opportunities which stem from their environment. We have compiled a list of studio resources to help you find the perfect workspace to suit your needs.

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  • The Story of Miss Ruby Ribbon

    The Story of Miss Ruby Ribbon

    Zealous Stories: Print winner, Rebecca Carrington, blends prints and embellishments into lively womenswear designs with an innovative twist. Her winning collection, ‘The story of Miss Ruby Ribbon’, is based on a playful narrative, inspired by her childhood and a tribute to her parrot Ruby.

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  • A Networked Performance

    A Networked Performance

    Zealous Stories: Digital Art winner, Francesca Fini, is an interdisciplinary artist focused on experimental cinema, installation and performance art. Conceived during lockdown, her winning work is a fascinating exploration of the deserted Italian squares.

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  • Creating opportunity in adversity

    Creating opportunity in adversity

    our months ago, the rules that governed society turned inside out. This left communities isolated, lead to freelancers losing their income and forced organisations to reinvent themselves. Cambridge City Council Supporting communities by commissioning talent With schools closed, parents working from home and the elderly under lockdown, families have either found themselves alone in isolation…

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  • The Power of Performance

    The Power of Performance

    Zealous Stories: Performance winner, Lanre Malaolu, is a director, choreographer, writer and performance artist based in London. Lanre’s work is an unflinching exploration of social and political worldviews, which aims to enhance, challenge and rouse conversation about our own ideals.

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  • Black Lives Matter.

    Black Lives Matter.

    We are committed to equality for the black community. We also believe that meaningful action is more powerful than words. Our relative public silence should not be perceived as inaction but reflection. More important voices need to be heard right now.

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