Programmes

Creative Leadership

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A programme created to explore and build a new model of distributed leadership.

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The Creative Leadership programme challenges dominant models of hierarchical leadership in ways that support the development of Plymouth’s cultural ecology.

On its pilot year (2024), it benefited 40 Creative Leaders in Plymouth and the surrounding area by delivering five steams of activity: Mentoring, Bursaries, Action Learning, Events and a Focus Group.

We’re very pleased to be continuing the programme in 2026/27. The programme is now focusing on building and supporting a network of creative leaders across the city through a series of leadership events and networking opportunities.

We are also currently conducting a survey for Disabled and/or D/deaf creatives living and/or working in Plymouth, to gather feedback on a proposed networking meet up specifically for Disabled and/or D/deaf people working in the arts and cultural sector in Plymouth. More details below.

Disabled and/or D/deaf Plymouth Creatives Meet up

In July and August 2026 we undertook a survey and online consultation with Disabled and/or D/deaf creatives in Plymouth, around the interest and possible structure of a meet up group. We will share a summary of this consultation soon.

We are happy to report that there is an interest in a meet up group for Disabled and/or D/deaf creatives in Plymouth :)

We are in the process of setting up the first meeting, which will be online.

We will share details of the date soon.

If you would like to get in touch about this meet up group, please email Sophie Mellor, Creative Leadership Programme Coordinator, on sophie@plymouthculture.co.uk

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Get Involved

If you’re interested in being connected to and hear from other creative leaders, you’re welcome to join our LinkedIn group:

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read about the 2024 pilot programme