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What If We Tell You Our Story
What If We Create is a community arts organisation that offers communities the opportunities to develop their creativity, learn new skills and connect with others through positive activities.
Established by existing practicing artists and makers, projects are designed to bring people together in a safe, supportive space whilst offering something different to our area. We have a track record of offering community projects in arts, culture and heritage through our outreach workshops.
Since 2023, as a Community Interest Company and Social Enterprise, and with our love of print, What If We Create offers the space for us to deliver our ambitions.
Our aim is to build on our track record as Eleos Collective, gathering strength in our creative offer and delivery at the grassroots, and connections with our existing partners.
What If We Create is a space offering the following:
- Community Social Enterprise offering commercial specialist prints to artists, creatives and SMEs
- Learning space for Educational, Home Educated and Community Groups
- Selling & Experiencing Outlets – Opportunities to make a difference for the Future of the High Street
- A living heritage of printing
- Socially engaging workshop space.
What If We Tell You About Our Plans
Coproduction and collaboration are central to our work, so we want to utilise an empty shop on the high street to develop our plan. We’re a socially engaged company, so we can play a part in improving our local area through well-being that comes from our unique and joyful communal activities.
Developing long-term heritage projects of the print industry in North East Lincolnshire, it will be homed in our print shop.
Meet Us At Albert’s is our initial research project funded by Create North East Lincolnshire.
Our community print shop will have exhibitions and workshop spaces; a venue that welcomes residents and visitors to celebrate our rich industrial heritage.
What If We Create offers contemporary programmed workshop inviting local and national specialist artists and craftspeople to share their skills and knowledge.
What If We Tell You What We Do
Schools
We create customised consultation packages for arts education in your school to promote the integration of arts across the curriculum. Additionally, you can book a training day for the entire staff team to learn about art techniques that can be utilised in the classroom. We can assist you in finding confidence in teaching art. To learn more, please contact us.
Team Building
Invest in your workplace by booking What If We Create to help build confidence and communication among colleagues. Get in touch to find out how we can work with you to invest in your workplace.
Special Events
Hosting an event or celebration? Want to make it stand out and unforgettable? Leave it to our team of What If We Create artists, who are experts in crafting unique experiences for any occasion. Whether it’s a hen party or a community celebration, we can provide exciting and exceptional activities that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t settle for average. Contact What If We Create today, and let us help you make your event a great experience.
Mentoring
We have been working in our field for a long time, and now we want to share our expertise with others. What If We Create can help you reach your full potential by working together to discover ways to enhance your work. Our mentoring program is designed to prioritise your mental health and motivate you to move forward with confidence. If you’re interested in learning more about our Mentoring offer, please get in touch.
Artist Workshops
What If We Create is a team of experienced artists who specialise in delivering drop-in art workshops in North and North East Lincolnshire. We take pride in offering bespoke art activities that align with the ethos of your event, and we strive to maintain sustainability in our approach. With our art equipment and materials, we can create interactive and fun activities that cater to your visitors and beyond. To learn more about our services, please feel free to get in touch with us.
Community Engagement
Work with What If We Create to bring a creative element to your community event. Whether you’re a local authority or a social enterprise looking to collaborate, What If We Create artists enjoy working with companies to find ways to engage with their clients and communities. For an idea of what we can do for you, take a look at Our Projects page.