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Creative Social: Artist Surgery - Content For Creatives

5 February 2026

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Join us for our next Creative Social event, Barnsley's only monthly networking event for artists and creatives, taking place on the first Thursday monthly. This is a fantastic opportunity for local artists to connect, share their work, and expand their creative networks – no matter what stage of their creative journey they're on. Come together to exchange ideas, resources, and contacts, vent frustrations, share tips, and offer support.

Thursday 5 February: Civic Surgery – 'Content For Creatives' with Laura Stead
6 – 8pm in Barnsley Civic's Community Space, Eldon Street, S70 2JL

Discover how to get your creative work seen, shared and celebrated. This session is designed to help Barnsley’s artists, makers and creative professionals promote their work with confidence and purpose, without needing big budgets or complex strategies.
Join a friendly, interactive session packed with ideas to help you market your creative practice and work with confidence.
You’ll learn how to:

  • Turn your creative process into engaging content
  • Find easy ways to boost  organic reach and visibility
  • Build a genuine connection with your audience

Come along, meet other local creatives, and leave inspired with practical tips you can use straight away.
The workshop will be led by Laura Stead of Affable CIC, a marketer known for her engaging, down-to-earth approach. Laura has delivered marketing training for artists, makers and small creative businesses across South Yorkshire, helping them grow their reach and impact.

Other Creative Socials dates are as follows:
  • Thursday 5 March
  • Thursday 2 April
  • Thursday 7 May
  • Thursday 4 June
They are FREE to attend and will take place in our Community Space until otherwise specified. Places can be booked here. 

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Running Time

120 mins

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Partner Companies

Venue

Barnsley Civic

Performance Space

Community Space

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