Artists Jam sparks creative revolution across Chesterfield
Chesterfield’s creative scene is being strengthened through a new initiative that brings local artists together to share ideas, build confidence and develop their practice.
Artists Jam, delivered by Creative Revolution with support from Arts Council England funding, offers a welcoming space for creatives across all disciplines to meet, learn and experiment in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Open to artists, makers, performers and anyone with a creative interest, Artists Jam was developed in response to feedback from Chesterfield’s creative community. The initiative focuses on providing accessible opportunities for creatives to connect and collaborate.
Organisers say the project was developed in response to a clear need within our town’s creative community.
Lisa Price, Marketing Officer at Creative Revolution, said:
“The idea for Artists Jam arose from the lack of connectivity and collaboration among creatives in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. Just as musicians come together to ‘jam’, we wanted to create a similar space for artists to develop their practice.”
Chesterfield’s growing creative community
Sessions take place at Open Hus Collective in Chesterfield on the second Friday of every month, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, with the next session scheduled for Friday 8 May 2026.
Each session is participant‑led, allowing activities to evolve naturally based on the interests and needs of those attending. This flexible approach helps ensure the programme remains inclusive, relevant and shaped by the local creative community.
Attendees can expect informal skill‑sharing, optional opportunities to share work, and collaboration across disciplines including visual arts, writing, performance, craft and digital media.
Lisa added:
“It’s a relaxed, friendly environment where everyone is welcome, whatever their experience level. It’s about connection, encouragement and helping people grow their creative practice.”
Partnership strengthening Chesterfield’s cultural offer
Artists Jam also works in partnership with Chesterfield Champion – Junction Arts, bringing together ‘Chesterfield Creatives’ and ‘Artists Jam’ under one umbrella to strengthen the town’s creative network.
The collaboration is helping to connect more people across Chesterfield’s cultural sector, encouraging shared learning and new opportunities for local artists.
Future sessions will continue to feature guest creatives and practitioners, including poets, facilitators and artists working across different disciplines, further expanding the programme’s reach and influence.
Supporting confidence and creative growth
Supporting confidence and creative growth
Artists Jam is already making a positive impact, with participants progressing into new opportunities ranging from performances and facilitation roles to public exhibitions.
For many, the sessions have provided a stepping stone to build confidence, test ideas and move forward creatively. Organisers say the growing popularity of the programme highlights the appetite for supportive, community‑focused creative spaces in Chesterfield.
Part of Chesterfield’s creative evolution
Artists Jam is contributing to Chesterfield’s wider cultural development, aligning with ambitions to strengthen the town’s identity as a place for creativity, innovation and collaboration.
With continued funding in place until October 2026, the project now focuses on expanding partnerships and strengthening engagement across Chesterfield’s creative sector.
To discover more events happening in and around Chesterfield, visit: www.chesterfield.co.uk
To find out more about Artists Jam, visit: ccep.org.uk/artists-jam/
Junction Arts is one of over 200 Chesterfield organisations that are proud to support the local economy, working closely with Destination Chesterfield to showcase Chesterfield and North Derbyshire as a destination to live, work, visit and invest.
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