West Studios to celebrate 10 years of creativity in Chesterfield
West Studios, a facility set up as a hub to support creatives in Chesterfield is marking 10 years of success this August.
The centre on Sheffield Road is a vibrant community hub where people can connect, share, learn and collaborate. Whether you’re a creative business, an independent artist, or a community group, West Studios offers a welcoming space for everyone and is home to creative businesses, independent artists, and community groups.
From hosting exhibitions and networking events to participating in community groups, it’s a supportive environment where ideas flourish and creativity thrives.
To mark the 10 year anniversary, West Studios will host a celebration event with the local community, including partners, tenant businesses, and venue clients.
Speaking about the milestone, Joby Parsons, Events and Sales Coordinator at West Studios commented: “Reaching the 10-year milestone is an incredible achievement for West Studios, our tenant businesses, and the entire West Studios community. It’s a celebration of a decade of creativity, collaboration and growth.
“West Studios has made a significant impact on the Chesterfield area. We’ve created freelance opportunities by hiring artists to deliver workshops and have a dedicated team of five people ensuring the smooth operation of the centre and supporting the hire of the centre and its facilities.
“By collaborating closely with the Chesterfield College Creative Industries Department, we provide students with invaluable experiences in a professional environment, helping them develop their skills and industry knowledge. Our initiatives support local creatives with studio spaces, virtual tenancy options, creative networking events, exhibitions and more.”
West Studios partners with various organisations to enrich the community through the arts. It serves as a venue for events, workshops, training, and meetings and collaborate on exhibitions with partners like Chesterfield Museum.
The team also carries out fundraising efforts alongside Junction Arts, such as the postcard show, to further support its mission.
Ann Fomukong-Boden, Destination Chesterfield Board Member, commented: “West Studios is a fabulous facility for our community, allowing local artists and creatives to flourish in a brilliant setting. The centre has been involved with some fabulous collaborations through the years, including the Chesterfield Postcard Show, which shines a light on talented local artists across our town.
“Congratulations to everyone involved on reaching the 10th anniversary, and here’s to many more years of success in the future.”
Find out more on the West Studios website or social media:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/wests41
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/wests41
West Studios supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
