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Black Creative Trailblazers

The Black Creative Trailblazers is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and promoting Black creatives across the United Kingdom. Our mission is to spotlight and nurture the immense talent within the Black creative community, providing them with the tools, opportunities, and platforms necessary to succeed and thrive in the creative industries

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We established Black Creative Trailblazers to combat the severe underrepresentation of black creatives within the industry. With only 2% of workers in the UK’s creative industries being Black, there is a clear need for greater representation in this field.

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In addition to providing workshops, mentoring sessions and training opportunities, we host an annual showcase in Black History Month featuring live performances, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and interactive installations that spotlight the artistry of Black creatives to both the public and industry leaders.

 

To encourage members of community to engage with the creative arts we host free monthly painting workshops for all skill levels. As well as this we co-produce a monthly open mic where creative performers can showcase their work to the public is an encouraging and supportive space. 

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The Showcase

Each year we produce a showcase featuring performances by Black actors, musicians, poets, and dancers. Selected through both public callouts and our network of leading Black artists, approximately 120 Black creatives participate in this showcase, which will be a collaborative effort. This year's showcase will be based on the 2024 Black History Month theme, "Black Resistance." This event aims to dismantle prejudices, make the arts more accessible to the Black community, and celebrate Black artists' contributions. It will also provide networking opportunities with industry leaders, casting directors, talent agencies, and creative directors who can offer paid work.

Community Painting Workshops

For Black History Month we will be hosting a special community painting workshop centred on the theme of "Black Joy". Held in collaboration with Sip & Paint MCR & Aviva Studios our monthly painting workshops which typically hosts 120 attendees offers a relaxed and creative atmosphere where participants can enjoy a guided painting session, connect with fellow community members, and unleash their artistic potential. 

Development Workshops

As part of our 2024 programme, we will deliver a full day workshop to help creatives learn how to navigate the industry. This will include talks on finding sources of funding, marketing yourself and negotiating contracts as a creative. It will later break out into sector specific roundtables and end with one on one clinics for creatives to ask experts questions specific to their needs

Open Mic Nights

Held in collaboration with BlackOwned Studios + Marketplace, our open mic nights provide an exciting platform for up-and-coming creatives to showcase their talents. From music and poetry to comedy and spoken word, performers have the opportunity to present their work to a supportive audience and gain valuable exposure.

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