CreweCreates CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in Crewe, Cheshire. Founded in 2023, our mission is to spark creativity, support artists and makers, and grow the town’s cultural and creative economy. We believe everyone deserves access to arts and making – and we’re building opportunities to make that happen, right here in Crewe.

Founded by Jamie Chalmers and Novae Baghurst, our leadership team brings decades of experience in artistic practice, creative mentoring, and community development. We’re proud to be part of a new wave of creative change in Crewe.

What We Do

CreweCreates delivers hands-on creative programmes and public events that bring art, craft, and making directly to our community. Our work champions Crewe’s creative heritage while looking ahead to the future of innovation and digital making.

Our flagship activities include:

  • PLATFORM – Crewe’s first Art Gallery in the former Burton’s shop on the corner of Victoria and Market Street. Here we host exhibitions, drop-in workshops, artist residencies and more. It’s a welcoming space for everyone in the community.
  • Town of Festivals – We’re supporting community groups in creating celebrations including Diwali, AfroFest, Barrio Fiesta and the Lunar New Year. We are also developing our own festivals that will reflect other parts of Crewe’s diverse community.
  • SIGNALBOX – A performance space in the centre of Crewe, made of shipping containers and a big screen.
  • SIGNALBOX Sounds – A DJ school and community producing good vibes from our bespoke booth on the second floor in PLATFORM.

Collaboration and Support

We’re proud to work with partners including Crewe Town Council, Cheshire East Council, South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, and local education providers like the Crewe Engineering & Design UTC and Cheshire College South & West. We’ve received funding and support from Arts Council England, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Granada Foundation, Taylor Wimpey and local government.

Snur Mohammed Exhibition

Why It Matters

CreweCreates is more than just events and exhibitions – we’re building a lasting creative infrastructure for the town. By making the arts accessible, supporting local talent, and providing space to experiment, we’re helping to shape a thriving creative future for Crewe.

If you’re a funder, partner, artist, or someone with a creative idea – we’d love to hear from you.