Black Country Digital Firsts

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A group of selected artists and creatives from across the Black Country have been given the opportunity to build more confidence, develop creative digital skills and access development support for a potential digital commission. 

Black Country Digital Firsts offers access to: 

  • Support and guidance from digital experts 

  • Inspirational talks and masterclasses 

  • An opportunity to connect and learn with your peers 

  • One-to-one mentoring sessions with digital producers to help develop your project 

  • Access to written resources to help you hone your idea 

  • Potential commissioning  

About the opportunity 

Black Country Digital Firsts is a unique partnership between Creative Black Country and The Space that aims to build digital creative confidence, inspire excellence in the area, foster digital creativity, commission artists, and offer creative support via mentoring and advice sessions. 

We want this opportunity to reflect the diverse perspectives, creativity, people and ideas across the region. We are looking for projects that are bold, brave and imaginative. 

The programme will run until the end of December 2024, with further development commissioning opportunities throughout this time. It has been made possible with funding from Arts Council England.  


Further information

This programme is delivered by The Space and Creative Black Country with funding from Arts Council England.