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A special edition of the Culture NI newsletter celebrating Creativity Month 2018.
Creativity Month Returns This March with Over 150 Creative Events Across 50 Venues
Showcasing the work of a diverse range of organisations, across government, business, education and the community and voluntary sectors, who are developing creative and innovative solutions to societal challenges. The key theme of this year's initiative is careers in the Creative Industries and skills.
Urban Art Jam
March 3, Lurgan
Live street art event and workshop series, led by artists DMC and Friz, to inform and engage young people with art, design and creative skills.
Create Your Career
March 6, Armagh
Thinking of working in the Creative Industries? Hear from industry experts in design, art, music, digital, innovation, film and more! 
NICHE
March 20, Enniskillen
Bringing together digital creatives including animators, 3D artists, and VFX artists for a day of workshops, keynotes and networking. 
March 30, Derry~Londonderry
Join some of the UK's top YouTubers - Jake Mitchell, MillieT, TheNewAdamb99 and Lee Hinchcliffe - for a day dedicated to vlogging!
Little Inventors Exhibition
March 23-26, Derry~Londonderry
Taking children’s invention ideas and making them a reality! Their ingenious, fantastical and practical ideas will be turned into real prototypes.
PitchJam
March 31, Belfast
A chance for creators, designers and developers to sculpt their ideas into one that's ready to pitch and take it to the next level.
Get Creative Festival
March 17-25, Nationwide
Try your hand at something new and creative with free workshops across the country - from pottery and printmaking to singing and quilting.
Enjoy the very best international and local arts experiences for children and young people in Northern Ireland.
Midtown Makers
March 3-31, Ballymena
A series of creative workshops to nurture your inner crafter. Includes wire work, wet and needle felting, hand-stitching, polymer clay and crochet.
Arts and Crafts at HMS Caroline
March 30 - April 2, Belfast
A range of exciting arts and crafts events running across the Easter Weekend to celebrate the opening of the new HMS Caroline visitor centre.
Libraries NI is celebrating Creativity Month with a month-long programme of events that offer the opportunity for adults and children to engage with a range of creative activities across libraries within their network.
The Imagination Lab
March 9 | Belfast
A creative multi-art session with lots of making, inventing and creating for everyone. Suitable for families with children aged 3 years to 12 years. 
Create and Craft Day
March 25, Cultra
A great day out to have a go at traditional crafts, make a willow star to take home, try a bit of weaving, rag-rugging and more!
A day of inspiration, networking and learning, with thought-provoking insights, and honest advice to help your company.
Celebrate local existing creative partnerships, and hear from the winners of the Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2018.

Carving Out a Music Industry Career in Northern Ireland

'It's a good time to be involved' says Keith Millar, whose willingness to make connections has led to an array of exciting roles.

The Co. Down Toy Shop Getting ‘Little Citizens’ Ready for the Big World Out There

Holywood's Little Citizens Boutique has found international success by doing things differently.

Street artist Glen Molloy: 'I’m not painting to be trendy. I’m painting to survive'

It's taken the Belfast Banksy's perseverance and positive outlook to turn urban art from a current craze into a career.

The Buzz About Louise Brogan Aka The Social Bee

The Newtownabbey native had an unconventional route to becoming a digital entrepreneur, now businesses are swarming for her.

Shining a Light on the Art of Set Design

With another award recognising his technical work in theatre, lighting and set expert Ciaran Bagnall tells us how he acquired the skills to make a career out of the craft.
                                           
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