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We are delighted to be part of the @nerve_centre Spring Into the Creative Industries Programme with 'A Time is Now' panel discussion on ...

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Mar 3

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We are delighted to be part of the @nerve_centre Spring Into the Creative Industries Programme with 'A Time is Now' panel discussion on diversity in the creative industries for at 6.30pm next Monday for International Women's Day.

The Time is Now is a collaborative project by Blick Shared Studios and @creatingaspace focusing on honest and meaningful conversations between early stage creative entrepreneurs. This event is produced in collaboration with @womenfolk.co @belfastdesignwk and hosted by @nerve_centre

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A vibrant and timely discussion on the urgent need for greater diversity in the creative industries in Northern Ireland.
Join our panel of female creatives and innovators on International Women’s Day as they bring a wealth of life and professional experience to this vital conversation about diversity in the creative industries.

Hosted by Esther Mogada from Creating A Space, this event will see Emily Searle, Sorcha Ní Cheallaigh and Margaret Watiri share their perspectives on the current make-up of the creative sector in Northern Ireland and their ideas on how we can improve diversity within these industries.

This issue is long-standing in the creative industries, and is reflected in the visible absence of a diversity of gender, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation and socio-economic backgrounds among leadership roles in particular.

The creative industries are vital to the Northern Irish economy. As the sector we rely on to create and sell us ideas, content and products, diversity is arguably most important here so that we can understand and create things of value that reflect society as a whole.

https://www.blickstudios.org/events/the-time-is-now-diversity-in-the-creative-industries-panel/

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Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Instagram' on Sat 13th March from 10.00am - 12.00pm featuring the ...

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Mar 2

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Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Photographing Your Work' next Wed evening 6.30 - 7.30pm full details ...

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Feb 24

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Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Photographing Your Work' next Wed evening 6.30 - 7.30pm full details below

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We understand how hard it can be to know the basics of photography and we wanted to create a workshop that covered the basics and that you can walk away with tips and tools that you can implement straight away.

We will be covering:

-Basics of photography - creating a strong focal point, using exposure and white balance to get your images right, working with natural light

-Telling a visual story with your images

-Different types of set up - plain backdrop, editorial styling and flat lay.

-Editing your images - using software to improve your photos

-Images for print and web use

- Backing up and storing your image catalogue

Get your ticket at

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-diy-guide-on-photographing-your-work-with-carrie-davenport-tickets-141958777525?keep_tld=1

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Blue Skies. Spring is definitely in the air. What a lovely start to the week

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Feb 22

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Blue Skies. Spring is definitely in the air. What a lovely start to the week

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BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE - we offer a business address service for creative businesses for both our Hill St studios and Malone studios. Giving you a ...

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Feb 18

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BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE - we offer a business address service for creative businesses for both our Hill St studios and Malone studios. Giving you a professional city centre address for your business and keeping your home address private. More info on our website or get in touch by dm or email

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The tiniest bit of spring in the air in the Cathedral Quarter this afternoon. Fingers crossed things are starting to look up and these streets will be...

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Feb 15

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The tiniest bit of spring in the air in the Cathedral Quarter this afternoon. Fingers crossed things are starting to look up and these streets will be busy with people again in the not too distant future!

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We have this great online event on setting up a website yourself for your creative business on Sat 20th Feb part of our @womenfolk.co Dig Deep ...

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Feb 11

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We have this great online event on setting up a website yourself for your creative business on Sat 20th Feb part of our @womenfolk.co Dig Deep Programme but open to all to attend

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A DIY Guide on Creating Your Own Website

The aim of this event is to help you become knowledgeable in getting started with understanding how to set up your own website DIY style.

We will be covering:

– What is important to include on a website ( information, photographs & copy)

– How to make your website user friendly & accessible

– Practical tips on using different platforms such as Squarespace

– Domain names

– SEO

– Planning content

– Consistency

– Products to display

– Logistics of the backend of selling online through a website

As a creative, it can be hard to know where to start or what to include when creating your own website for your creative business or personal project.

This is a DIY workshop to help you get started on your own. This event will help you understand how to design the website you want, the tools on how to create it and a clearer understanding of how to navigate the different platforms available.

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OVERVIEW

The workshop will be split into two sections. The first part of the workshop will be facilitated by Karishma Kusurkar @karishmasworld who will be giving us practical tools on how to create a website and using Squarespace as an example of how to use it.

The second half of the workshop will be led by Emma Jackson of @hunterpaperco and @huntandgatherbelfast who will be giving us a presentation of how she built her own business and website herself.

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

This event is for anyone that is looking to set up a website for their creative business.

Whether you already have a website and are looking for tips to navigate the platforms or update your current website, or you are someone just starting out and needing a push to get started, this is for you.

https://www.blickstudios.org/events/a-diy-guide-to-setting-up-a-website-with-karishma-kusurkar-emma-jackson/

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We still have some of the lovely artwork from @belfastdesignwk on display in our Malone studios, unfortunately not many people are able to view it, ...

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Feb 8

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We still have some of the lovely artwork from @belfastdesignwk on display in our Malone studios, unfortunately not many people are able to view it, but it's still enjoyed by our residents

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We have a great new online event this Wednesday evening on creating your own brand. It's part of our @womenfolk.co Dig Deep programme, but open ...

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Feb 6

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We have put together lots of free business and self-care resources for creative businesses as part of our @womenfolk.co Dig Deep Programme. We will be...

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Feb 1

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We have put together lots of free business and self-care resources for creative businesses as part of our @womenfolk.co Dig Deep Programme. We will be adding more content each week, to help you on your business journey

https://www.womenfolk.co/dig-deep-resources1

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It’s tax return time! the perfect time to implement new finance management systems and practices for your creative business for the next financial ...

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Jan 27

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It’s tax return time! the perfect time to implement new finance management systems and practices for your creative business for the next financial year. We wrote a blog with some of our tips for day-to-day financial management as well as some useful finance resource links to help you manage your creative business finances.

https://www.blickstudios.org/blog-posts/some-tips-for-day-to-day-financial-management-useful-finance-resource-links/

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Looking forward to having our spaces filled with busy creatives again. Hopefully in the not too distant future

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Jan 20

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Looking forward to having our spaces filled with busy creatives again. Hopefully in the not too distant future

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Happy New Year everyone! We have made it into 2021 in one piece and we just wanted to take the time to recap our highlights of 2020.

In this...

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Jan 14

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Happy New Year everyone! We have made it into 2021 in one piece and we just wanted to take the time to recap our highlights of 2020.

In this current climate, things are not easy and it can feel like there is no progress being made because we are all stuck inside with a ton of restrictions.

Trust us, we are on the same boat and slowly finding our feet on how to navigate the constant changes that have been ongoing for the last while.

We do this exercise every year where we look back at all the projects and events we have done that year, as a way of celebrating the work we have done, but also to gain some perspective.

It is important to look back and reflect to recognize those achievements no matter how big and small.

We have put together some of the big projects that we launched this year and we look forward to what we can create in 2021.

- The Great Creators Podcast
- The World Turned Upside Down 4 part Audio Documentary Podcast Series
- Dig Deep
- Belfast Design Week

Check out our blog for more information on our projects and listen to the podcast series.

https://www.blickstudios.org/blog-posts/our-highlights-of-2020/

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We just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! ⁠
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What a year it has been, with everything going on. We ...

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Dec 18

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We just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! ⁠
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What a year it has been, with everything going on. We hope that you all take the time to relax, and have a well deserved break and slow down over the Christmas season.⁠
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Spend time with your loved ones and stay safe! ⁠
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See you all in 2021!

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In our Malone Road studios, we currently have an ongoing exhibition where we have curated some of the artworks from the Belfast Design Week Pop Up ...

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Dec 10

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In our Malone Road studios, we currently have an ongoing exhibition where we have curated some of the artworks from the Belfast Design Week Pop Up Museum.

The artworks are in response to the Belfast Design Week 2020 theme : Environment. We love the different interpretations of the theme and the diversity of work that was produced.

We wanted to highlight some of the artists & designers that took part of the pop up museum and showcase the work that is currently at our Malone Road studios.

Check out our most recent blog on our website where you can see the full artworks, designers who created the work and information behind the pieces.

To read the full blog post, click the link in our bio!

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‘Work Hard & Be Nice to People’ as the Anthony Burrill print says.
Be patient, and keep yourself in check. Realise your strengths and ...

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Dec 9

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‘Work Hard & Be Nice to People’ as the Anthony Burrill print says.
Be patient, and keep yourself in check. Realise your strengths and your limitations – and always ask for help if you’re stuck. If you get help where you need it, it frees up time and energy to focus on the stuff you’re good at, and that you want to be doing.
Revisiting the wise words of Alex Synge @thefirst47 in our Meet the Resident Interview this week
You can find more information about Alex's work at www.thefirst47.com/ and read the full interview on our website here:

https://www.blickstudios.org/meettheresidents/meettheresidents-the-first-47/

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Gorgeous sunny start to the week at our Hill St studios 🌞☀️

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Dec 7

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Gorgeous sunny start to the week at our Hill St studios 🌞☀️

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All 4 episodes of our @stbdpodcast audio documentary 'The World Turned Upside Down' on the impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries in ...

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Dec 4

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All 4 episodes of our @stbdpodcast audio documentary 'The World Turned Upside Down' on the impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries in Northern Ireland are available now for listening on Soundcloud Spotify and iTunes with full details on our blog (link in bio)

https://www.blickstudios.org/.../small-town-big-dream.../

Big thanks to project co-creators and hosts @karishmasworld and @graeme_theory and academic partner Dr Brian Dixon and project funders FutureScreensNI and @northernirelandscreen

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@belfastdesignwk took place from 2nd-8th November 2020 and included a Pop-Up Design Museum in venues across Belfast city centre with work by ...

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Dec 3

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@belfastdesignwk took place from 2nd-8th November 2020 and included a Pop-Up Design Museum in venues across Belfast city centre with work by commissioned designers.

It was great to see such variety of work from designers & makers, the different types of people collaborating together and the will to keep going and showing up, despite how testing 2020 has been.

The theme of Belfast Design Week 2020 was "Environment" and it was great to see the broad spectrum of how people interpreted the theme within their work.

Thanks to everyone that joined us and supported us this year!
These are some of the highlights from this year's Belfast Design Week as filmed by @foreversocialweddings

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'Ways of Hoping' is the second set of highlights from our Small Town Big Dreams Covid-19 Toolkit for Creatives created by Dr Brian Dixon. ...

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Dec 1

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'Ways of Hoping' is the second set of highlights from our Small Town Big Dreams Covid-19 Toolkit for Creatives created by Dr Brian Dixon. Featuring insights on how to remain positive and hopeful inspite of the ongoing impact of the pandemic

You can also download the full toolkit on our or the Small Town Big Dreams website:

https://www.blickstudios.org/belfast-design-week/small-town-big-dreams-covid-19-toolkit/

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'Ways of Coping' is the first set of highlights from our @stbdpodcast Covid-19 Toolkit for Creatives created by Dr Brian Dixon. Featuring ...

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Nov 30

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'Ways of Coping' is the first set of highlights from our @stbdpodcast Covid-19 Toolkit for Creatives created by Dr Brian Dixon. Featuring insights on how to cope with the ongoing impact of the pandemic

You can also download the full toolkit on our or the Small Town Big Dreams website:

https://www.blickstudios.org/belfast-design-week/small-town-big-dreams-covid-19-toolkit/

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Did you know we offer virtual services for all business types with reduced rates for creative industry ...

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Nov 29

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Did you know we offer virtual services for all business types with reduced rates for creative industry businesses. Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but are seeking a professional public image for your business.

A city centre address creates a confident and professional first impression and separates your business and home life.

We have two premises to choose from: our South Belfast address at 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY or our Cathedral Quarter address 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB.

Below are our prices for monthly forwarding service and we also offer a weekly mail forwarding service prices & full details on our website (link below & in bio)

UK Based Creative* Business Monthly Rate £20 Annual Rate £175

UK Based Non-Creative Business Monthly Rate £27.50 Annual Rate £275

EU Based Creative* Businesses Monthly Rate £27.50 Annual Rate £275

EU Based Non-Creative Monthly Rate Businesses £37.50 Annual Rate £375

https://www.blickstudios.org/virtual-services

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We are excited to introduce our newest Blick Resident - @dannisimpsonart ⁠
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Danni is an Australian artist who specialises in Commercial ...

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Nov 27

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We are excited to introduce our newest Blick Resident - @dannisimpsonart ⁠
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Danni is an Australian artist who specialises in Commercial murals and Illustrations. Her style is an urban fusion of detailed floral illustrations where wildlife clashes with architecture and typography, sprinkled through with dashes of art deco and mandala patterns.⁠
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Danni has a side project, The Creatives Market which showcases local NI Makers and Creators will be holding a virtual Black Friday Christmas Market to encourage people to Shop Small and local this year. ⁠
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Head over to her page today to check it out or visit her website at www.dannisimpsonart.com⁠
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Be sure to check out the full interview on our website https://www.blickstudios.org/meettheresidents/meettheresident-danni-simpson/⁠
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This year for Belfast Design Week, we had the pleasure of curating the Pop Up Design Museum which is the second time in a row it has been ...

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Nov 26

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This year for Belfast Design Week, we had the pleasure of curating the Pop Up Design Museum which is the second time in a row it has been running.

We wanted to continue creating this project despite everything going on with the restrictions and the pandemic, we had to think differently on how we would execute the Pop Up Design Museum.

Our theme for the year was “Environment” and the exhibitions showed the many variations and interpretations of this theme, from sustainability to political environment and urban design.

With the changing scenario around the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns around health and safety, we ensured our museum was socially distanced, using venues’ outside facing windows and outdoor spaces.

It was great to see the designers and local business collaborate together to make this happen, but most of all, coming together as a community to get through this hard time.

We want to thank all of the designers and venues involved.

Designers involved:
Benji Connell of @concreteclouds__
@elham_hemmmat
Emma Stewart (Robinson) of @emmastewartphotography
Ronan Lunney of @two_digs_studio
@nichholairvine
Paul Boal of @thatcleverghost
Jenny Patterson of @jenny_eva_design
Ruth Crothers of @ruth_prints
Ciaran Hurson of @hurson_ltd
@hannahlizsharp
, @alicekerning, @alanamcdowell
Alex Synge of @thefirst47
Nicola Orme of @queensofarchive
Niall Patrick Walsh of @bubblefutures
@usfolkillustrate

Venues Involved:

@boundconcept ,@pottingersbelfast Blue Hairdressing, Blick Studios Hill street @uniquebelfast , @weareohdonuts, @theblackboxbelfast , @downtoolsbelfast, @ohyeahcentre , @taboo_donuts , Mike's Fancy Cheese Shop, @establishedcoffee , @bicyclecoffeeshop , @theyoungsavagebelfast , Biddy Farrellys, @tribalburger , @learningspaceuk & @craftnigallery

This project was supported by the Department for Communities, Future Screens NI, Northern Ireland Screen & University of Ulster Belfast School of Art

Photography by @joelavertyphotography

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Filming this week in our main room in our Malone studios which is currently available to rent hourly or for the day or evening, prices and info on our...

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Nov 24

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