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Creative Roundup – Holiday Selling Guide, Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, For The Public Good International Arts Opportunity, Arts Council Creative Industries Seed Funding, Belfast Photo Festival Submissions, Volunteering at Belfast Media Festival & lots of Events

This week we have highlighted some great local and international funding opportunities and events for creatives and small business owners INSPIRATION SQUARESPACE HOLIDAY SELLING GUIDE The holiday shopping season is...
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Bautopia Culture & Creativity Conference Porto Oct 2022 Key Takeaways

I was lucky enough to be invited to the Bautopia Culture & Creativity Conference in Porto last week. It was a fantastic conference in a very beautiful city and I...
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How To Be a Better Listener

Learning to be a better listener will help you to be a better person, as well as a better business person. Improving your listening skills will help you to build...
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Creative Roundup – Listening Skills, Ambition to Grow & Social Economy Funding, Storytelling in Business, Protecting Your Creative Energy, Naughton Exhibition, Startup Stories & Belfast International Arts Festival

Here are some of our favourite things for NI Creatives this week INSPIRATION BOOK - YOU'RE NOT LISTENING: WHAT YOU'RE MISSING AND WHY IT MATTERS This book is all about...
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Creative Roundup – Meet our Neighbours Cotton Court, HMRC’s Creative Industry Tax Unit, Churchill Fellowship, East Block Bazaar, Write a 60 Second Pitch & Jamie Reid Exhibition

Here are some of the things we think NI creatives might find interesting or useful this week INSPIRATION MEET OUR NEIGHBOURS COTTON COURT This week we thought it would be...
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Creative Roundup – 2023 Colour Inspiration, Rising Stars Competition, Future Fashion Factory Showcase & Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Here are some interesting things both local and international for NI creatives this week INSPIRATION PANTONE 2023 COLOUR INSPIRATION This week its all about colours and design inspiration for 2023....
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Creative Roundup – How to Sell Online, Arts Council Funding, Writing, Interiors and Design Workshops and more

This is what we are loving for NI creatives this week INSPIRATION HOW TO SELL ONLINE Loads of great free information from Shopify on how to sell online, perfect for...
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Meet Our Community: Niamh Dumigan Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Tribal UK

Here we meet one of the newer members of the broader Blick community Niamh Dumigan who is starting to teach yoga in our Malone studios on Tuesday mornings and Thursday...
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Creative Roundup – One Question A Day Calendar, British Council New Narratives Grant, UK Export Academy, Resources & Events

Here are some of our favourite inspiring and useful things for NI creatives this week INSPIRATION ONE QUESTION A DAY CALENDAR This free calendar schedules one thought-provoking question per day...
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Creative Roundup – Lauren Currie Newsletter, Startup UK Free Resources, Creative Tenders, Festivals, Pop-ups & Events

This is some of what is inspiring us this week, along with some great events, support and opportunities for NI creatives. INSPIRATION LAUREN CURRIE NEWSLETTER I love this newsletter. It...
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Creative Roundup: Seth Godin Some Questions, Vacant to Vibrant Grant, Creatives Collective Market & Creative Workshops

This is some of what is inspiring us this week, along with some great events and funding opportunities. INSPIRATION SETH GODIN - SOME QUESTIONS Not much to say about this,...
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Blick Graduate Residency Program

We are very excited following a long and tedious couple of years to be back this Autumn with some new programs and support for self-employed creatives. One of the programs...
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Creative Roundup: Trademarket, Qest Awards for Makers, Belfast XR Festival & Creative Workshops

Here are some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION TRADEMARKET - I spend a lot of time walking between...
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Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail an Interview with Hannah Griffin

Earlier this year we had the opportunity to support Belfast illustrator Hannah Griffin with space to paint an elephant as part of Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail  which is on display...
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No Space For Design Podcast

We hope everyone had a lovely July break and a chance to enjoy the good weather. We are back in the office this week and wanted to share this podcast...
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Meet Our Community: Malone Resident Alanna Offield Seaside Books

I love reading and I love books, I also like to support local creatives and buy local and independent, so I was very excited this week to get to chat...
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Creative Roundup: Nesta Creative Enterprise Toolkit, Video Game Support, Faculty Courses and more

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION We are currently planning some updates and...
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Creative Roundup: Starving Artist Podcast, Free Online Lean Business Planner, Tech Nation Funding & Upcoming Events

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION This week when doing some research for...
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Creative Roundup: Slow Business, Inspiration, Funding & Support & More

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week. INSPIRATION Slow Business Movement - we are starting...
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Meet our Community: Cotton Court Resident Emanuela Mae Agrini

This week we had a quick catchup with our newest Cotton Court resident creative freelancer Emanuela, who told us a bit about herself and her creative work   Tell us...
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Creative Roundup 10th June

Here is a roundup of some of our favourite things for creatives, upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration this week.   INSPIRATION Belfast School of Art - part...
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Helena Lavery

Meet our Community: Yoga Teacher Helena Lavery

Blick is all about community, our creative residents and the wider creative community, but also the people who use our facilities for various different activities. Activities that help support Blick...
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Creative Roundup 30th May

We plan to regularly bring you some of our favourite things for NI creatives - upcoming funding and support, events, opportunities and inspiration. INSPIRATION This week we're loving Belfast Photo...
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Meet Our Community: Blick Founder Christine

Since covid we have been very busy with new residents and behind the scenes work in the studios. We are planning to pick things up again with more for the...
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Ronan Bowes – Solo Exhibition with Gallery 545

Ronan Bowes – Solo Exhibition ‘Decompression: Abstract Works on Paper’ Blick is delighted to support resident Francesca Biondi, director of Gallery 545 in her latest virtual exhibition. ‘Decompression’ features award-winning...
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Story of Blick

The Story of Blick Shared Studios

FUTURE We now have approximately 70 businesses across our studios with 115 creatives working in our spaces. We are excited to continue our different creative adventures and projects and supporting...
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Artist feature – Rhea Hanlon

We are delighted to feature Rhea Hanlons artwork in our Malone Studios atrium where it takes pride of place in this sunny breakout space for residents and visitors to enjoy....
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Dani McFerran top 100 female entrepreneur

Resident Dani McFerran celebrated as top 100 ƒ:Entrepreneur

Our resident Dani McFerran, founder of award winning Graphic Design studio Done & Dusted , was celebrated for her contribution to entrepreneurship at the House of Lords to mark International...
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Rosie McGurran 'Corners of Time' solo exhibition

Rosie McGurran ‘Corners of Time’ Solo Exhibition

Blick studios is delighted to host the Rosie McGurran 'Corners of Time' solo exhibition, curated by resident Francesca Biondi of Gallery 545. This exhibition features Rosie McGurran, Royal Ulster Academician...
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Holly Cowley

#MeetTheResident – Holly Cowley

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? Hiya! My name is Holly and I’m a 22-year-old Theatre graduate from the University of York. I moved to Belfast in...
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Blick's Social Impact

Blick’s 2019-20 Social Impact

Over our 3 sites we supported over 64 small creative businesses to grow their business.   Over 96 businesses have benefited from our virtual business services.   Our workspace has...
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Clever Ghost

Onwards and upwards for Clever Ghost

Hill Street residents Clever Ghost are moving onwards and upwards, moving to a new private studio on the Lisburn Road, where they can continue expanding their Graphic Design business. We...
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Gillian Callan

#MeetTheResident – Gillian Callan

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business? I am a documentary filmmaker working in both TV and theatrical feature documentaries. As a freelancer I tend to jump between...
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Here`s a reminder of some of our favourite bits from our recent Summer Meet on the theme ‘Courage’ with two brilliant local creatives sharing their stories. Caroline McHugh owner of @littlefoxbelfast and Kerrie McNeill @_kerrieillustrates_ designer and illustrator.

We also have a full blog with all our insights on our website (link in profile)

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Here's a reminder of some of our favourite bits from our recent Summer Meet on the theme ‘Courage’ with two brilliant local creatives sharing their stories. Caroline McHugh owner of @littlefoxbelfast and Kerrie McNeill @_kerrieillustrates_ designer and illustrator. We also have a full blog with all our insights on our website (link in profile)

Absolutely gorgeous light in our Malone studios as I was leaving this evening. Hope everyone is enjoying this last bit of the summer ☀️

Sep 8

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Absolutely gorgeous light in our Malone studios as I was leaving this evening. Hope everyone is enjoying this last bit of the summer ☀️

Happy Monday, and the sun 🌞 has come back. Proper back to school weather! A lovely bright start to a new week and new season full of potential and possibilities. The perfect reset ✨️

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Happy Monday, and the sun 🌞 has come back. Proper back to school weather! A lovely bright start to a new week and new season full of potential and possibilities. The perfect reset ✨️

Well it certainly feels like September, what a miserable day, but the Cathedral Quarter is still buzzing, Happy Friday and last weekend of the Summer holidays, back to school and winter routine properly from next week!

Sep 1

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Well it certainly feels like September, what a miserable day, but the Cathedral Quarter is still buzzing, Happy Friday and last weekend of the Summer holidays, back to school and winter routine properly from next week!

BLICK BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE FOR CREATIVES

We offer affordable business address services for creative businesses. Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for your business.

We have two premises to choose from: our South Belfast address at 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY or our City Centre Cathedral Quarter address 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB.

We offer both monthly and weekly redirection services with prices from £22.50 per calendar month (to be paid quarterly in advance)

For more info get in touch or visit our website link in profile

Aug 30

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BLICK BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE FOR CREATIVES We offer affordable business address services for creative businesses. Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for your business. We have two premises to choose from: our South Belfast address at 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY or our City Centre Cathedral Quarter address 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB. We offer both monthly and weekly redirection services with prices from £22.50 per calendar month (to be paid quarterly in advance) For more info get in touch or visit our website link in profile

Courage is the theme for our Summer Meet tomorrow night, where we hear from 2 great local creatives. Caroline Baker, owner of Little Fox Events and Kerrie McNeill illustrator and designer who will each share their creative journeys so far and stories of courage on starting out and navigating challeges they have faced along the way.

If you would like to join us tomorrow evening, you can get your ticket via our website (link in profile)

Aug 22

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Courage is the theme for our Summer Meet tomorrow night, where we hear from 2 great local creatives. Caroline Baker, owner of Little Fox Events and Kerrie McNeill illustrator and designer who will each share their creative journeys so far and stories of courage on starting out and navigating challeges they have faced along the way. If you would like to join us tomorrow evening, you can get your ticket via our website (link in profile)

Courage is the theme of our Summer Meet this Wednesday evening. It takes courage to put yourself out there, to take a risk and start something new.

Join us this Wednesday to hear 2 local creatives sharing their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting.

Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill

Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life.

Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events

Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Time: 8.00-9.30pm
Venue: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY
Cost: Free

https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-summer-meet/

Aug 19

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Courage is the theme of our Summer Meet this Wednesday evening. It takes courage to put yourself out there, to take a risk and start something new. Join us this Wednesday to hear 2 local creatives sharing their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting. Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life. Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market. Event Details Date: Wednesday 23rd August 2023 Time: 8.00-9.30pm Venue: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY Cost: Free https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-summer-meet/

Early Friday morning in a rather gloomy Cathedral Quarter, at least the weekend is in sight!

Aug 18

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Early Friday morning in a rather gloomy Cathedral Quarter, at least the weekend is in sight!

1 week to go until our summer get-together next Wednesday evening at 8pm in our Malone studios. Join us for a drink and chat and the chance to hear 2 amazing local creatives sharing their stories!

Theme: Courage

Having the courage to start something. It always takes courage to start something. To do things differently and follow your own path. In the current climate of financial uncertainty it takes even more courage to go for it and follow your dreams. In our first proper in-person event since 2020, in this period of uncertainty and rebuilding, ‘Courage’ seemed the perfect theme to pick to inspire us all to stay motivated, have the confidence to put ourselves out there and keep going. We have invited 2 local speakers to be announced shortly to share their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting.

Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill

Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life.

Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events

Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market. Her newest venture is East Block Fashion a unique sustainable fashion experience showcasing the best in fashion designers and makers from north to south.

Book your ticket through the link in our profile

Aug 16

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1 week to go until our summer get-together next Wednesday evening at 8pm in our Malone studios. Join us for a drink and chat and the chance to hear 2 amazing local creatives sharing their stories! Theme: Courage Having the courage to start something. It always takes courage to start something. To do things differently and follow your own path. In the current climate of financial uncertainty it takes even more courage to go for it and follow your dreams. In our first proper in-person event since 2020, in this period of uncertainty and rebuilding, ‘Courage’ seemed the perfect theme to pick to inspire us all to stay motivated, have the confidence to put ourselves out there and keep going. We have invited 2 local speakers to be announced shortly to share their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting. Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life. Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market. Her newest venture is East Block Fashion a unique sustainable fashion experience showcasing the best in fashion designers and makers from north to south. Book your ticket through the link in our profile

Coming up next week for anyone involved in running a Creative Hub in NI

** CREATIVE HUBS MEETUP **

A get-together for Creative Hubs from NI to come together to share ideas and information, support each other and potentially come together to work on larger scale projects.

The details

Date: Wednesday 23rd August

Time: 11am – 1pm

Location: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY

Booking details and more info on our website (link in profile)

Aug 16

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Coming up next week for anyone involved in running a Creative Hub in NI ** CREATIVE HUBS MEETUP ** A get-together for Creative Hubs from NI to come together to share ideas and information, support each other and potentially come together to work on larger scale projects. The details Date: Wednesday 23rd August Time: 11am – 1pm Location: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY Booking details and more info on our website (link in profile)

Aug 15

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