Newcastle Creates has cultural democracy at its heart.  We want people from all backgrounds and organisations to join us and develop a truly collaborative, cross sector approach to setting the agenda for culture in the city.

Newcastle Creates is a cooperative, owned by its members, each of whom has a say in what it does and how it does it.  Every member has a vote on resolutions presented at its general meetings.  Operating as a co-operative gives us the chance to remove the barriers associated with invitation-only or sector specific networks. We are building a collaborative, community-based model for cultural development that will prioritise learning, sharing, exchanging and partnering.

Our directors will be elected by members annually, to ensure that Newcastle Creates is representative of, and accountable to, the people who live and work in the city and have an interest in its culture.

Members are invited to four general meetings a year and to the Annual General Meeting. These meetings give members the opportunity to give feedback, put forward proposals, help shape the strategic direction and vote on resolutions put forward by the Board.

Membership is FREE and is open to anyone over the age of 16 who has an interest in the culture of the city and wants to have a say in how it develops in the future.

What are the Benefits?

• Free Quarterly Newsletter
• Be heard as a voice for culture in Newcastle
• Be part of the campaigns designed to protect, or to enhance the growth and development of the cultural and creative sectors of the city
• Become actively involved in the work of Newcastle Creates which interests you