Summer Gathering – Networking Event

Join Bucks Culture for an inspiring summer evening of creativity, connection, and conversation at the beautiful Chiltern Open Air Museum.  This special networking event brings together artists, creatives, cultural organisations, freelancers, and supporters from across Buckinghamshire’s vibrant arts and heritage sector. The evening will feature a keynote talk focused on fundraising and bid-writing, offering practical insights, tips, and strategies to help creatives and organisations secure funding and strengthen future projects. We’ll also spotlight the work of three local artists, sharing short presentations about their practice, projects, and creative journeys. Look forward to inspiring insight from The Found Festival, Fractured Land Collective and one one more speaker TBC. After the talks, enjoy relaxed summer networking with fellow attendees over food and drinks in the unique surroundings of the museum.

What to Expect

• Fundraising and Bid-writing Workshop: using tech to work smarter and more effectively
• Three inspiring artist spotlights – Fractured Land Collective, Found Festival, further Artist Spotlight TBC
• Opportunities to connect with Buckinghamshire’s creative community
• Food and refreshments included
• A unique cultural setting at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Whether you’re an artist, maker, producer, freelancer, curator, arts organisation, or simply passionate about culture in Bucks, we’d love to welcome you.

Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place.