News archive
explore northstowe's nature trail
We've put this nature trail together to add a little something extra to your next walk around Northstowe's new lakes.
make & mingle launches
We're delighted to be collaborating with Northstowe Tap & Social on these new regular sessions!
Northstowe Neighbours launched
It was great to join friends, neighbours and stakeholders in the wider Northstowe community at the premiere of Northstowe Neighbours!
Unity Wreath launched
We had a fantastic time launching the Unity Wreath with members of the Northstowe community, Stardust Dance Academy and local origami artist Imelda Pinter.
Midsummer Festival success!
The sun shone and it truly was a wonderful day of community celebration and togetherness. Can you spot yourself in these photos?
Origami tutorial
Make an origami crane at home ready for the Lake Signage Launch on Sunday 7th July!
Midsummer Festival announcement
Announcing Northstowe's first Midsummer Festival on Saturday 22nd June!
singing in northstowe
Would you like to join a new singing group in Northstowe? What would you like to sing?
Book now - free design workshop
Join artist Chloe Leaper to design the sign for Halcyon Mere this March!
colouring sheets for half term
We've put together a couple of colouring sheets to keep the kids (or adults!) busy this week - and we'd love to see them!
Help design the signs for the lakes
A project update and a chance for you to join in this week!
Hoardings panels are up!
Community artwork is brightening the hoardings along Stirling Road.
Signage for Northstowe lakes
Local artist Chloe Leaper will again work with the Northstowe community on signs for two of Northstowe's lakes.
Hoardings Project update
Artist Syrah Arnold and graphic designer Jeremy Kay have been working on developing a design based on the "Nature in Northstowe" artwork.
Competition time!
It's competition time! Are you Lighting Up Longest Night on Thursday 21st December?
NAture in Northstowe - Chapter 2!
Did you see all the artwork produced for our Nature in Northstowe project earlier this year, when we exhibited at the Northstowe Community Centre Celebration on 30th September?
Launching Light Up Longest Night
We're so excited to be Lighting Up Longest Night this year!
Northstowe's heritage-inspired sculpture is here!
“A Symbol for Northstowe” – a sculpture by local artist Chloe Leaper – was unveiled at the Northstowe Community Centre Celebration on Saturday 30th September 2023.
CINEMA IN NORTHSTOWE THIS HALF-TERM!
We are launching our latest initiative – a Community Cinema – with a ‘spooktacular’ film choice for all the family this Halloween.
"a SYMBOL FOR NORTHSTOWE" TO BE UNVEILED
“A Symbol for Northstowe” – a sculpture by Chloe Leaper – will be unveiled at Northstowe Community Centre’s Celebration Event on Saturday 30th September.
Northstowe Highlighted in webinar
Catch up on a webinar Mari recently took part in, showcasing Northstowe as a case study for community-led development - it's what we're all about!
Arts on Prescription in Northstowe!
We're delighted to be working with Arts and Minds to bring their Arts on Prescription programme to Northstowe for the first time this autumn!
call-out: musician to lead our singing group
We're looking for a musician to lead our Singing Group as part of the Creative Get-Togethers programme.
an open letter to the BBC
An open letter to the BBC in response to an article by Look East’s Political Correspondent, Ben Schofield.
Making Minibeasts!
We had a fantastic time at Sustainable Northstowe's recent Community Skip Day - part of the Great Big Green Week.
Artist call-out for NSC Mural project
We're looking for an artist to work with NSC students to create a mural at Northstowe Secondary College!
Temporary community centre wrap update
It's very exciting to see the vinyl wrap being applied to the Temporary Community Centre. We're looking forward to this community space opening later this year!
Artist Call-out for Arts on Prescription project
We're looking for an artist to deliver a 12-week programme of arts workshops for adults experiencing mental health challenges, in partnership with Arts and Minds.
Creative Get-Togethers Update
Take a look at a couple of video clips of the first two Creative Get-Togethers!
April Creative Challenge Update
This April saw the return of the Creative Challenge, and it was great to see the work people shared on our social media channels
Launching Creative Get-Togethers
We’re thrilled to be launching weekly Creative Get-Togethers – an opportunity every Wednesday evening to focus on your creativity, in the company of like-minded people.
Come work with us!
We’re looking for freelancers to expand our team here at Northstowe Arts – so that we can better match our ambitions with our capacity!
Temporary Community Centre Project
We're delighted to be working with South Cambridgeshire District Council on a community art project for Northstowe's temporary community centre!
Heritage Art Project Update
Thank you to everyone who has so far taken part in developing this new piece of public art for Northstowe!
Artist call-out for PAvilions project
We're looking for an artist to work with NSC students to create a mural on one of the Pavilions this March!
Book now for Heritage art Project workshops
Get hands on with Roman pottery found right here in Northstowe, at free workshops for the whole community!
Artist Appointed for Heritage art Project
We are delighted to have appointed Chloe Leaper as Project Artist for the Northstowe Heritage Art Project
Artist call-out for Heritage Sculpture Project
We are looking for an artist (or artist partnership) to work with the community, Northstowe Arts and project partners to use archaeological spoil to create a series of sculptural mosaic artworks inspired by the history of the site and the finds that will be going on display in the Heritage Annexe
Make a lantern at home!
Join us for Light Up Northstowe on 3rd December with your own home made lanterns made from materials often found at home!
Important information for lantern parade participants
This is the place to find all the important information about taking part in the lantern parade!
Volunteer at Light Up Northstowe
Can you help us make Light Up Northstowe a success? We're looking for six volunteer stewards to help as lantern parade marshals.
There's lots on this november
From clay to willow to pyrography (burning stuff!!), there's a lot of crafting going on in Northstowe this November!
Northstowe Winter Festival 2022 now live!
Northstowe Winter Festival celebrates all that is wonderful about winter, and the what's on website is now live!
Donate now or while you shop
Find out how to donate to support our work, or how big brands will donate to us through your online shopping - at no cost to you!
New call-outs for creatives
We have two new call-outs for local creatives to work with us on Light Up Northstowe!
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Join our Community Panel
Why do you think creativity is important? How can creativity build our community? What do you think Northstowe needs to be creative? Join our Community Panel to have your say.
Upcycling Workshop
Join us 11am-1pm on Saturday 24th September 2022, along with BPHA and artist Anne-Marie Abbate, to create autumn-themed wall art for The 3 Pavilions, Northstowe.
Fun Palace Skills Sharing
Do you have a creative skill or hobby that you’d be happy to share with others who’d like to learn? We’re looking for volunteers to lead 45 minute sharing sessions as part of Northstowe's first Fun Palace.