https://www.creativekernow.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/reimagine2-2.jpeg 500 752 tonia@creativekernow.org.uk https://www.creativekernow.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CK-Logo-white-300x138.png tonia@creativekernow.org.uk2025-07-07 08:25:572025-07-31 10:38:26Kickstart with Experience BodminUtilising the wealth of skills, expertise, and experiences in our team, we bring creativity and meaningful engagement into our work with our clients in both public and private sectors. Our work include:
Research & Consultation
We undertake research and facilitate consultation sessions for
- Strategy / Policy Development
- Governance and Team Development
- Service Design and Co-creation
- Audience and Market Research
Our method is creative, engaging and inclusive, with a principle of looking after each participant and making sure their voice is heard. We remain impartial between the consultees and our clients, while bringing experiences and creativity to enrich the process.
Commissioning
We develop brief and manage commissioning/grant awarding process for
- Public Art
- Community Art Project
- Festivals and Community Programme
- Competitions
Drawing on our experience and knowledge in commissioning public art and community-led creative projects, we shape the briefs and processes with our clients, advise interested parties, and manage the selection and contracting process. We also provide project management and evaluation services if required.
Development Programmes
We co-design and deliver development programmes for
- Business Development Schemes
- Business Engagement
- Staff CPD and training
Creative Kernow has over 20 years experience in business engagement, and we are experts at programming skills development or learning opportunities that suits SMEs – both in and outside of the Creative sectors. Besides the in-house experiences and expertise, we have a network of tried and tested trainers who will guarantee the quality of the delivery.
Why Creative Kernow?
- Extensive planning combined with agility and responsiveness
- Cross-Cornwall networks of artists, community groups, and key organisations to draw upon and involve
- Scope include programme specialisms and skills e.g. marketing, young people
- Facilitators have their own artistic practice and creative flair
- All staff are trained in Active Listening techniques, with excellent communication skills
Past and Current Projects
- Cornwall Council Local Plan (2030 – 2050) Internal and Public Consultations (2023 – ongoing)
- Business Network and Mentoring for Experience Bodmin (2025 – ongoing)
- Business Development for Experience Penzance (2022) and Experience Newquay (2024)
- Community-led Art Commissions for Experience Newquay (2023-2024)
- Community consultation, festival shaping, and training for Tamar Valley AONB & Tamara Landscapes Partnership (2022)
- Mapping Intangible Cultural Heritage research for a Consortium of Organisatons and Cornwall Council (2022)
- Public Art Commission for Kresen Kernow, Redruth (2021)
- Early career business development programme with Make South West (2020)
Work with Us
Our enterprise work schedule is full for 2025/26 financial year, but we are excited to discuss new projects starting in April 2026 onwards.
If you are interested in finding out more about what we do and how we can work together, please get in touch by emailing enterprise@creativekernow.org.uk









