Creative Somerset CIC

Creative Somerset CIC is a strategic umbrella organisation that represents the collective strengths of the creative industries across the county. As an infrastructure organisation it provides support, advice, training and opportunities. Our core mission is to encourage, enable and enhance strategic and collective achievement for the creative industries in Somerset. Creative Somerset is driven by the ambition, vision and mandate of its members to facilitate and support rather than as a project delivery organisation. Through the development of its network it will inspire and invigorate connections between key public and private sector organisations and will be instrumental to providing a sustainable environment for the creative industries to flourish and prosper. By working together we aim to... •Raise the visibility and profile of the sector •Create a focal point •Develop partnerships and improve communication •Attract funding and inward investment •Support and develop existing and emerging leaders •Better serve the creative industries of Somerset. Register with our Website: It is a free online resource that allows anyone within the creative business and arts community in Somerset to showcase work, share latest news, events and projects, and network with others. It provides a one-stop-shop for businesses and consumers to find out about who is working creatively in the county. It is designed to encourage interactivity and networking and to help businesses and customers find one another and work together. Receive our Newsletter: To get updates from the site without joining you can simply sign up for our newsletter, packed with the best creative content each week. Interact: As well as interacting with the creative community on our website, you are able to socialise with us by following LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Creative Somerset CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC). The Company registration number is 8322662

Edible Art Movement

The current day members of the Edible Art Movement create spectacular experiences, installations and art happenings to stimulate all five senses. The Edible Art Movement, (affectionately known as EAM), is the younger, brasher sibling of the Bloomsbury Group. It is believed to have been founded in the early 1920s by a group of experimental artists, intellectuals, poets and philosophers drawn together by a shared passion for food and art. With bases in Singapore and London, Edible Art Movement exhibitions, pop-ups and happenings occur worldwide. EAM members seek to subvert conventional ideas of what food and art should be whilst at all times seeking to create incredible art. Their overarching philosophy is summed up in their motto: “We Art what we Eat”. Recent events have been hosted and supported by organisations such as the Tate Modern Gallery, the Serpentine Gallery, the National Trust (UK heritage board), Fortnum and Mason, The Other Art Fair, NTU, Affordable Art Fair, and the Fabelist Journal. EAM is pleased to make its Asia debut in Singapore, the marvellous mixing bowl where cultures, people and trading routes converge.

Easle

Easle is a better way to hire freelance illustrators and graphic designers. We bring the curation and care of agents to an online platform - allowing you to discover and hire high quality creative talent at lower commissions.

Art In Offices

WHAT WE DO: provide contemporary art, at affordable prices, to ensure your office walls inspire & motivate your team, impress your guests & capture your business’ personality. We focus on you & your needs by providing a bespoke, affordable & efficient service, an outstanding art selection & hassle free delivery & installation. We even insure the art for you. Buy art: the average cost of an original piece of artwork is £2000 Rent art: from £40/month/artwork for any time period: hours, days, weeks, months or years. Rotate your rented art every 3, 4 or 6 months. WHO WE WORK WITH: We work with corporate offices to hotels and office outfit companies including: Capital Fund Management, Livingstone, Mobeus Equity Partners, Thoughtworks, XAB Architects, and Bespoke Hotels to name but a few WHAT OTHERS SAY: “You helped us transform our dull white office walls into a colourful & welcoming space... Your advice, patience & smooth installation are why I would highly recommend you,” Adesha Frazer, Office Manager Tagetik. "You wouldn’t think that listening was a great skill to have in an art business, but its key to the offer at Art in Offices. They listen to their clients, react to & interpret their needs and deliver on their promises. I couldn’t recommend them more highly,"​ Robin Sheppard, Chairman, Bespoke Hotel Group. HOW IT WORKS: Director Katie Henry visits your office to get to know you, your company, your brief & your art tastes. The consultation is free & includes mock-ups of the work in situ, plus quotes with any & all finance options. We do as many mock-ups as you want until you're happy. Artworks agreed, we arrange a convenient time for our installation team to deliver the art & install it for you. The process is hassle free & takes between 10 days to two weeks from initial consultation to installation. CONTACT Katie Henry, director & founder on LinkedIn; email: director@artinoffices.co.uk; visit artinoffices.co.uk; or call her on +44(0

National Leather Collection

The 'go to' destination for the study and appreciation of leather and its crafts. To inspire and encourage new designers and industry professionals Our core purposes are: • To collect and make publicly accessible; articles made wholly or partly of leather • To be a repository of items and information relating to the world history of leather manufacturing and associated industries • To engage with, encourage and exhibit, present day and emerging craftsmen using leather in design, life, sport, industry, fashion and art Our Values are: • We value the role leather plays in civilisation from the dawn of time and forever • We value the deep and rich cultural links Northamptonshire has to the leather and footwear industries • We value the time, dedication and commitment required to become a master craftsman and designer in leather • We value the role that history plays in all walks of life • We value the inspirational power museums have to unite, educate and involve everyone • We value our visitors