Creative Art Showcase Makes Big Move to Artrix for 2025 Event
Creative Art Showcase (CAS), the vibrant community event celebrating art, craft, performance and wellbeing, is excited to announce a major move for its 2025 showcase. After three successful years at Bromsgrove School, the event will be held at town’s Artrix Theatre in November.
Since its launch in 2021, CAS has grown to become Bromsgrove’s largest creative and community event, bringing together local artists, crafters and wellness partners. Last year’s event at Bromsgrove School was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of the dedicated team, including volunteer curator Sonya Russell-Saunders. The event saw a remarkable increase in sales, with original artwork selling ten times more than in previous years. A highlight was Bookworm by Andy Taylor, which took home the popular People’s Choice Award.
Looking ahead to Showcase 2025, the team is planning an exciting new format, including interactive zones and audience participation, all set within the spacious Artrix Theatre. Organisers are working hard to maximise the venue’s potential to deliver a fun and engaging experience for all visitors. To stay up to date with event details, sign up for the newsletter at www.creativeartshowcase.org or follow CAS on social media @creativeartshowcase.
Young Creators Competition – entries Open February
Open call for all Young Creatives 18 and under, enter and showcase your talents.
For the fourth year, Creative Arts Showcase is launching its ‘Young Creators Online Exhibition’. The theme for the exhibition this year is ‘Identity’ which dovetails into Severn Arts Theme for the Young Voices Exhibition of ‘Courage’.
ALL works entered will be showcased in a special video at Worcester Cathedral, on the CAS website and social media in May/June 2025, and later at Showcase 2025. Young artists will also have the chance to win prizes. Keep an eye on our website and socials or for more information email [email protected].
Martine Ponsonby, Director of Dance at Stage Door, said, “We have been working with CAS from its inception and it has been a delight to see the availability of creative opportunities growing for young people and disadvantaged in our local area. Well done CAS, looking forward to more opportunities for everyone as your charity grows.”
Craft Stall Applications Open
With the move to a new venue, craft stalls are expected to be in high demand. Local artisans and makers are encouraged to submit interest to Joy at [email protected] to ensure their place at the event. All arts and crafts will be curated to reflect local talent and craftsmanship.
Expanding Community Outreach
2024 was an exciting year for Creative Arts Showcase, as it expanded its popular ‘Creative Friends’ community initiative. This low- and no-cost programme for arts, crafts and wellbeing has been a huge success in Bromsgrove, and the monthly workshops will now be moving to the Artrix in February 2025.
Annmarie Hulley, Project Manager, said, “We are thrilled to see how quickly this initiative took off. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are able to offer creative opportunities to people who may not have the resources to access them otherwise. Don’t miss out –get your place for February – search for Creative Friends on Ticketsource.”
Join the Creative Movement
Creative Arts Showcase is run entirely by volunteers and everyone is welcome to get involved. Whether you’re passionate about art, craft, performance or just want to help create a vibrant community event, there’s always a role for you. To learn more or volunteer, contact [email protected] or call 07818 830988.
Creative Arts Showcase is more than just an event – it’s a community movement that celebrates the creative spirit in Bromsgrove. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements throughout the year, and join in the fun!