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Captivate is a Local Cultural Education Partnership

We are the creative home for children and young people, schools, teachers and cultural enablers across Nottinghamshire to access high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

We are a programme of partner-led activities connecting arts and creative opportunities through ideas, people and places across Nottinghamshire with a current focus on the areas of Ashfield and Mansfield.

Captivate focuses on 5 key areas Volunteering, Heritage, Schools, Training and Partnerships

OUR PROJECTS

  • Schools

    SCHOOLS

    We inspire the next generation of artists and culture lovers by offering creative, enriching experiences with local schools...

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  • VOLUNTEERING

    VOLUNTEERING

    We design opportunities to empower young individuals and cultivate their creative talents...

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  • HERITAGE

    HERITAGE

    We connect schools and communities to local heritage by partnering with artists, historians, and teachers...

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  • TRAINING

    TRAINING

    We provide training and practical skills for teachers and art professionals through a range of pathways...

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  • PARTNERSHIPS

    PARTNERSHIPS

    We create partnerships and strategies that help build a lively cultural scene, putting arts and creativity first...

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SEARCH OUR ARTS DIRECTORY 2024/25

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View fullsize Use your voice and get creative! 🎙️🎤 Would you like to learn new media skills such as podcasting or vlogging? Would you like to go to music gigs, festivals or theatre shows – for FREE? Or perhaps you’d like to interview for an online c
View fullsize 📣 We’re reopening our Takeover programme for new volunteers in the New Year! We're partnering up with @wearenonsuch for an amazing season of youth-led events across Nottinghamshire from January to March 2025! This is a great opportunity for
View fullsize Exciting News! 🎉 Our brand new Captivate website is now live! 🥳 As a creative home for children and young people in Ashfield and Mansfield, we’re here to inspire and connect through the arts. If you're one of our amazing Captivate partners
View fullsize 🔥 The Full Shebang Festival is back tomorrow in Mansfield! 🎪🎉 Prepare for some awesome sights and sounds all around Mansfield Town Centre including outdoor performances, whacky walkabout shows, live music, hands-on activities, and more. FREE EV
View fullsize We had a great time at our annual arts residential at Greenwood Primary 🎨🎭🎉
View fullsize Make Your Mark this May half term! 🎨🖌️ Get ready for a week of FREE family-friendly creative activities at the @cppfirstart shop in Mansfield! 🗓️ Tues 28 – Fri 31 May ⏰10.30am – 12pm & 1pm- 2.30pm 📍 The First Art Shop, Four Sea
View fullsize Artist call out! 🚨 Take to the stage at this year’s The Full Shebang Festival in Mansfield! 🎭 @cppfirstart are looking for artists and performers from Mansfield and Ashfield to be part of the Shebang Introducing stage on Saturday 7 Septembe
View fullsize 📣 Hey everyone! 📣 We need your help to tell us about your experience! If you attended DepARTment fest on Saturday, could you spare just 2 minutes to fill out our feedback survey? Your input is incredibly valuable to us and will shape our upcomi
View fullsize That’s a wrap! 🎉 Thank you SO much to everyone who joined us at DepaARTment festival today! Over 1500 people came today to support our young volunteers bring art and culture to their community! The energy has been amazing, a big shoutout t
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