Gelatinous³ is a community space in north Manchester, teaching and playing Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games.

Jamie-Lee, Wainman Design, is an interdisciplinary practitioner who uses playful and creative thinking to inspire her work. Her passion for digital technology, specifically 3D printing, helps her to design sustainable, innovative and engaging experiences, tailored to people of different ages and abilities.

Her work spans abstract painting, graffiti-inspired pieces, soft clay sculpture, and layered mixed media explorations. Known for bold textures and emotive themes, LadyAnneArt brings attention to the often-unseen aspects of modern identity and mental health.

I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Manchester. I work as a designer, illustrator and maker, across a variety of applications. I am particularly keen on working in the field of creative health because I believe creativity and wellbeing are intrinsically linked.

I am a professional steelpan soloist and musician, creating vibrant live performances that blend Caribbean sound with modern music. Rooted in the Caribbean tradition of steelpan, I focus on presenting the instrument in both traditional and modern contexts, showcasing its versatility through instrumental covers, improvisation, and genre-blending performance.

I am the creative director and friendly face of Magnificent Jelly, an approachable animation studio making nice moves for corporate and commercial clients.

The Centre for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Salford works across the creative economy to help individuals, businesses and organisations explore new opportunities, develop innovative solutions and build meaningful connections.

Last 30 years I have been involved with various creative activities as a music producer. With my band I did around 300 gigs in 20 different countries. Played major festivals and venues such as Glastonbury and Royal Albert Hall. I organised many events and mini indoor festivals under the name Hubble Bubble Sound Bazaar mostly in London and recently in Manchester.

I'm Abi and I run Abi Prints, where I create colourful and fun screenprint and risograph greetings cards and art.

I am a passionate visual artist, educator, the Founder of Humbug Art and a Director of Humbug Community CIC. I have a strong belief in the transformative power of creative activity, and I am dedicated to making art accessible to children, young people, and adults. I view creativity as a vital tool for self-expression, personal development, and wellbeing.

Founded in 2015, Dangerous To Know is a theatre company that remains proudly rooted in the North of England.

Our works bring the hidden side of modern history and social politics to the stage, giving a voice to those who are too often forgotten and delivering tangible change wherever we can.

Founder and Motion Lead at ThunderHawk, Motion Studio based at MediaCityUK. Creating video content with animation and visual effects.

Kirsty is an immersive environment designer, creative producer and researcher whose practice explores how spatial design shapes emotional, social and sensory experience, creating environments that influence how people feel, connect and participate within a space.

I'm Grant. Owner and Creative Director at GRANTSTUDiO, based in Salford.

The world doesn’t need more bland design. It needs ideas with personality. Brands with distinction. Creativity with character.

With nearly 30 years’ experience, I’ve got the know-how to get under the skin of a business, discover what makes it fascinating, then communicate that with charisma and confidence.

1838 Collective is a non-profit organisation based at Islington Mill dedicated to supporting emerging and graduate artists. Founded by alumni of Manchester School of Art, the collective was established in response to the challenges artists face when transitioning from education into professional practice.

Liz is a visual artist, curator-producer and educator, with over fifteen years experience specialising in socially engaged and collaborative approaches to practice. She is currently the Head of Social Practice at Open Eye Gallery, lecturer at the University of Salford and has a studio at Paradise Works.

I'm a multidisciplinary artist, jewellery designer and creative facilitator whose practice explores the relationship between digital fabrication, material innovation and community engagement.