Get involved
Culture in Common thrives on your ideas and needs your input so that the events and activities are actually things that people in New Forest communities want to see.
Small Community Commissions
For Creative Community Events & Small Projects!
We are offering the opportunity to brighten up the lives of residents in your local community through our Small Commissions! Every quarter, there will be the opportunity for three groups or individuals to receive up to £500 to bring your creative idea to life.
Host your own event
We understand that it can often be daunting to know where to start when organising an event or knowing where to ask for guidance.
From site plans through to licenses our toolkit breaks down each step of the process, and by sharing New Forest-specific websites and contact details, makes the planning of your event as hassle-free as possible.
Whether you’re new to running an event or are just looking for some refreshers, there is something in the toolkit for everyone.
Join our Community Panel
Are you passionate about bringing people together in your local community to create experiences? We want representatives from each of the areas we operate in to help us to reach local people and join our team of Community Anchors and volunteers to bring fresh ideas and advise on the local programme.
These areas are:
We’re looking for a range of voices and you don’t have to be an expert in arts and culture or organising events. Contact us if you’d like to talk more about joining our Community Anchors or volunteering with Culture in Common.
Work With Us
Here’s the current vacancies from across the New Forest. We’re looking for a range of voices to join us, you don’t have to be an expert in arts and culture to get involved.
Independent Evaluator
Culture in Common are looking for an Independent Evaluator to support the evaluation of our art and cultural programme in the New Forest.