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SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2026: 'Give To Gain'
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day 2026 theme is ‘Give To Gain’ \nWhen we give\, we gain. \nTogether\, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. \nThe IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. \nGive To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people\, organizations\, and communities give generously\, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction\, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive\, we all rise. \nWhether through donations\, knowledge\, resources\, infrastructure\, visibility\, advocacy\, education\, training\, mentoring\, or time\, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. \nWhat will you Give to Gain gender equality? \nWe are delighted to be joined by Sarah Corbett\, founder of the Craftivist Collective \n\nBio; Sarah P Corbett is an award-winning activist\, author and Founding Director of the global Craftivist Collective. Born into an activist family in Everton: fourth most deprived ward in the UK. A professional campaigner most recently with Oxfam GB. Corbett founded the Craftivist Collective in 2009 to engage non-activists and influential target audiences globally to deliver what she coined ‘Gentle Protest’ tactics. Her pioneering work has directly helped change hearts\, minds\, policies and laws around the world. Corbett works with national charities such as Save the Children\, Mind and The Climate Coalition amongst others\, creates bespoke events for museums and and galleries such as Tate\, V&A\, Maker Faire USA as well as collaborates with unusual allies such as Secret Cinema to reach new and nervous audiences to activism. Her craftivism campaign with ShareAction directly led to Marks and Spencer paying the real Living Wage to 50\,000 staff – Corbett received The Economic Justice Campaigner of the Year Award for this from the Sheila McKechnie Foundation and became a lifelong Ashoka Fellow. WWF used Corbett’s 10-point manifesto to create their own successful craftivism campaign that led to a change in law to protect migrating birds. Corbett co-created the new Girlguiding Craftivism badge (2018)\, has exhibited in Stockholm (2015)\, Helsinki Design Week (2016) and with Designmuseum Denmark (2023-2024). Sarah was included in the Crafts Council 2018 ‘Power List’ and her TEDx speech ‘Activism Needs Introverts’ was chosen as a TED Talk Of The Day with over a 1.2million views so far. For her services in design activism and public engagement Goldsmiths\, University of London granted Corbett an Honorary Fellowship in July 2022. She is a Brother at the Art Workers Guild in 2023\, a trained Service Designer at The Royal College of Art and a member of Brian Eno’s Hard Art Collective. \n\n…and join us for \nLight Lunch (Vegan\, Vegetarian & Gluten free) \nA Craftivism inspired Zine-Making workshop \n13:00 – 16:00 \nFree to attend \nLink to book here
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/international-womens-day-2026-give-to-gain/
LOCATION:The Elgiva Theatre\, Saint Mary's Way\, Chesham\, Buckinghamshire\, HP5 1HR
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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SUMMARY:From Making to Sharing: Calm Crafting & Creative Visibility
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Madhubani Artist\, Harsha Basu to the new We Make Wycombe Arts Hub for an evening of networking and calm crafting \n\n\n\nAs part of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May)\, we’re pleased to share an upcoming session bringing together creative practice\, wellbeing and a practical next step for artists working in Buckinghamshire.\n\nFrom Making to Sharing: Calm Crafting & Creative Visibility\n\nLed by artist Harsha Basu\, the session begins with a calm\, mindful introduction to Madhubani painting – a traditional Indian art form rooted in storytelling\, nature and repetition. This first part creates space to slow down\, focus and engage in a hands-on creative process.\n\nBuilding on this\, the second part of the session gently shifts towards application. Participants will be invited to reflect on how experiences like this could translate into activities for others – particularly in the context of Mental Health Awareness Week.\n\nWe’ll explore simple questions such as:\n\nWhat could you offer?\nWho would it be for?\nWhere might it take place?\n\nTom Stowe\, from Bucks Guide\, will introduce how local platforms can support visibility for events and activities\, and how practitioners can share their work with wider audiences across the county.\n\nThis is not a formal training session\, but a light\, guided opportunity to connect creative practice with potential next steps.\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will have:\n• taken part in a calm\, creative experience\n• reflected on the relationship between making and wellbeing\n• explored a simple idea they could develop further\n• awareness of a local platform to share their work\n\nWe hope to see you there \nTime: 1800-2000 \nCost: Free \nWheelchair accessible \nTickets available here
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/calm-crafting-madhubani-art-workshop-w-harsha-basu/
LOCATION:The Hub HW Place Partnerships\, 2 Cornmarket\, High Wycombe\, Buckinghamshire\, hp11 2bw
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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SUMMARY:Summer Gathering - Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Bucks Culture: Summer Networking at Chiltern Open Air Museum\n\nJoin 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 AIM Literary Festival. After the talks\, enjoy relaxed summer networking with fellow attendees over food and drinks in the unique surroundings of the museum. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFundraising and Bid-writing Workshop: using tech to work smarter and more effectively\nThree inspiring artist spotlights – Fractured Land Collective\, Found Festival\, AIM Literary Fest\nOpportunities to connect with Buckinghamshire’s creative community\nFood and refreshments included\nA unique cultural setting at Chiltern Open Air Museum\n\nWhether you’re an artist\, maker\, producer\, freelancer\, curator\, arts organisation\, or simply passionate about culture in Bucks\, we’d love to welcome you. \nSpaces are limited — book early to secure your place. \n\nTickets available to book via Eventbrite here \nVenue: Chiltern Open Air Museum \nTimes: 18:00 – 20:00 \nFree + Refreshments \n 
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/summer-gathering-networking-event/
LOCATION:Chiltern Open Air Museum\, Newland Park\, Gorelands Lane\, Chalfont St Giles\, Buckinghamshire\, HP8 4AB
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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SUMMARY:Co-Working Event: Queens Park Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to share our next Co-working Days date at Queens Park Arts Centre.  \nThis is a relaxed day and great opportunity to step away from your usual workspace\, spend time alongside others working in the cultural sector\, and connect with the Bucks Culture team. \nYou are welcome to come for the whole day\, drop in for part of it\, or simply spend time working alongside us in a friendly cultural space. There will also be opportunities to book a short 30-minute conversation with a member of the team on the day. \nConversation slots will be available on a first come\, first served basis. Just pop in\, add your name to the sheet for one of the available slots\, and we’ll take it from there. \nWhat can you discuss with us? \nYou can book time with: \nLallie: Project ideas\, funding routes\, partnerships\, connections and strategic development \nKerry: Programme development\, events\, participation and creative activity \nGuy: Practical project support\, local cultural networks\, creative practice \nPanagiota: Communications\, marketing\, audience messaging\, visibility\, and commercial or retail income ideas for cultural organisations \nQueens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park\, Aylesbury\, Bucks\, HP21 7RT \n1200-1600 \nFree Parking on-site \nFully accessible \nSave the Date!
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/co-working-event-queens-park-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Queens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park\, Aylesbury\, Bucks\, HP21 7RT
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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SUMMARY:Open Weekend(s) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open Weekends 2026 \nThis year sees us roll out Open Weekend across 3 (long) weekends to help promote creativity and culture in Bucks even further…and our theme this year is… \nRoots\, Rhythms & Rituals \n“Roots\, Rhythms & Rituals” celebrates the traditions that ground us\, the creative energy that moves us\, and the shared practices that bring us together. It invites everyone not just to observe culture\, but to take part — to share stories\, join in music and making\, and contribute their own voice. \nThis theme recognises culture as something lived and experienced: expressed through everyday rituals\, collective celebrations\, and creative acts passed from one generation to the next. Together\, we honour our roots\, move to new rhythms\, and create meaningful rituals for the future. \nDates \nWeekend 1: 14\, 15\, 16 Aug \nWeekend 2: 21\, 22\, 23 Aug \nWeekend 3: 28\, 29\, 30 Aug. \nFor a full list of events please visit our fantastic partner The Bucks Guide \nOpen Weekend 2026 Listings \n 
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/open-weekends-2026/
LOCATION:Bucks
CATEGORIES:Open Weekend 2026
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SUMMARY:Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bucks Culture’s Bi-annual Conference is back for 2026 \nSave the date \n  \nMore details and how to book\, coming soon \n 
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/conference-2026/
LOCATION:Bucks
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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SUMMARY:Festive Networking
DESCRIPTION:Festive Networking. An evening of conversation\, talks and creative workshopping. \nRefreshments and food. \nVenue TBC \nTime 1700-1900 \nFree Event\, all welcome.
URL:https://buckinghamshireculture.org/event/festive-networking/
LOCATION:Bucks
CATEGORIES:Sector Development
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