Creative Kernow, based at Krowji, is the umbrella organisation for the following nine projects. Together we support the production, promotion and distribution of work by creative practitioners in Cornwall because we believe in creativity's transformative power and want more people to benefit from it.
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FEAST, making great art happen across Cornwall

Festivals’ Network

 
 

This network has been set up to provide a range of different kinds of support to the many voluntary run festivals which form such a lively and crucial part of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s cultural scene.

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We are excited to launch a new project to revitalise the Festivals’ Network. From Autumn 2023, grants of up to £2,500 will be available for successful festivals to support ambitious programming, diversifying cultural offerings, and experimenting with ways to attract new audiences, volunteers and income.

To find out more information, including how to apply, funding criteria and deadlines go to the Festivals Grants page.

To be one of the first to hear the news, sign up for the FEAST newsletter.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared
Prosperity Fund.

What is the Festivals’ Network?

Festivals which are principally volunteer-run, have a significant element of heritage or arts in their programme, or an ambition to develop those elements, are eligible to become part of the network.

We hold meetings across Cornwall and aim to bring festival organisers together to share knowledge, skills and resources.

Joint training sessions or guest speakers can be organised on topics which the organisers request. In addition, we help market the festivals by producing a Feast of Festivals leaflet, distributed throughout Cornwall and beyond.

If you would like to join the Festivals’ Network and receive updates about meetings then please sign up here.



Browse and download here your go-to guide for Cornwall’s community led festivals where you can be sure to find something for everyone. Entry to the leaflet is free and the call out to festivals was made to communities across Cornwall.


Festivals’ Network Training Opportunities

We will be hosting two Festivals’ Network forums in April 2024.
Join us on Wednesday 17th April in Redruth or Wednesday 24th April in Lostwithiel for a jam-packed day of panel discussions and presentations for Festivals’ Network members.

Together we will explore:

Ways you can engage with local government
Volunteer recruitment & management
Where to start with fundraising
An introduction to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Other potential festival revenue streams
And as always there will be plenty of opportunities to network with other Cornish festival organisers.

To find out more and to book head here for 17th April or here for 24th April.


Previous workshops we have delivered to Festivals’ Network members include:
How to Run a Safe Event with Gull Rock Events
How to Run a Sustainable Festival with Livvy Drake.