Junction Arts

17/06/2026

When Chesterfield Children’s Festival meets World Cup mania!!

We’re getting excited about the first England game and the return of Chesterfield’s FREE family festival!⚽️🎨🥳🎨🎪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥅

See links in bio for all the festival info 🎉

16/06/2026

We’re Hiring: Operations Manager

Would you like to join an award-winning charity at an exciting stage of its development?

Junction Arts is seeking an Operations Manager to play a central role in our organisation, based at our new office and creative hub in Chesterfield.

Working closely with the Managing Director and as part of the leadership team, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery—helping to shape and support the future of Junction Arts.

About You
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised individual who thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring:

✅ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ A collaborative, flexible approach
✅ The ability to build positive working relationships
✅ A genuine commitment to the arts and community-focused work

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a creative and ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/6rXz50Z7yAe

Arts Derbyshire Chesterfield Chesterfield Borough Council

15/06/2026

✨ NEW for 2026 ✨ Say hello to The Delights!

A magical, multi-sensory adventure made especially for little ones aged 0–4.

Meet Bud and Buddy Delight as they wake up to a brand new world—full of twirling, bouncing, dancing and discovery.

This playful outdoor experience invites your little explorers to move, imagine and join the fun in a joyful, interactive performance designed just for them.

Perfect for curious toddlers and their grown-ups 🥰

Watch the video: https://ow.ly/HflA50Z7wQg

✨ Chesterfield Children's Festival ✨
📅 18–19 July
📍 Queen’s Park, Chesterfield
🎟️ All ages | All free | No booking required

📸 Josie Jones Homespun Media

12/06/2026

🎉 Got a creative idea for Tapton Lock Festival?

Bring it to Tapton with our NEW Community Creators Fund!

You could receive up to £500 to deliver something exciting at this year’s festival, whether it’s a performance, workshop, or interactive experience. Plus, you’ll get space at the festival to showcase your work to thousands of visitors.

This is your chance to be part of a vibrant community celebration and share your creativity with a wide audience.

🗓 Deadline to apply: 16 June 2026
📍 Tapton Lock Festival – Saturday 5 September 2026
👆 For more info & application form: https://ow.ly/cLlf50Z1xTJ
❓Any questions, email: [email protected]

Good luck!

11/06/2026

Look who’s back!! 👀😆

Wacky Woody returns to the Chesterfield Children’s Festival on Saturday 18 July—bringing his hilarious mix of comedy, magic and total mayhem! 🎩✨

If you loved him last year, you won’t want to miss this… and if you didn’t catch him, now’s your chance!

Plus, there’s loads more happening all weekend—think theatre, dance, hands-on art workshops and so much more 🎭🎨

Best of all? It’s completely FREE and perfect for all ages! 🎉

For more information: https://ow.ly/T3AS50Z7A6z

10/06/2026

A couple of months ago, we brought something brand new to Chesterfield… 🎨✨

The Great Chesterfield Make Off, part of Derbyshire Makes saw 30+ artists take over New Square- potters, painters, performers, weavers, illustrators and more, creating live in the heart of the town.

It was all about celebrating creativity, connecting with local makers, and inspiring others to get involved 🎨

We caught up with some of the artists on the day, here’s what they had to say… 👇

And this is just the beginning… Derbyshire Makes 2027 👀

Derbyshire County Council Arts Derbyshire Chesterfield Borough Council Clare Gage Lucie Art Official

08/06/2026

Bollywood is back by popular demand! 💃✨

Indian Summer Dance joins Chesterfield Children’s Festival line-up for 2026 🎉

The brilliant Nisha Lall will lead a fun, family-friendly workshop inspired by Bollywood and Indian folk dance. No experience needed, just come along and enjoy some easy-to-follow moves!

Also happening over the weekend:
🎭 Theatre
🎪 Comedy & magic
🏺 Pottery workshops
🌿 Cyanotype workshops
👕 Make your own football shirts
💃 Dance performances
🎨 Family life drawing
🎈 Face painting
👶 Early Years programme (0–5)

📅 18–19 July
📍 Queen’s Park, Chesterfield
🎟️ All ages | All free | No booking required

05/06/2026

We cannot thank our brilliant volunteers enough, they make such a positive impact in our local communities ❤️

We love our community spirit ❤️

Here's how local volunteers are making a difference across Chesterfield:

🤝 More than 1,500 volunteer hours help support Junction Arts events

☕ Volunteers bring people together through the Chesterfield Community Roast

💙 A retired teacher and a Sheffield Hallam University student have formed an unexpected friendship while volunteering at Ashgate Hospice

🏥 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT & Royal Primary Care is hosting a volunteer recruitment drop-in session at Chesterfield College on Monday, 8th June 2026, from 10:00am

Read more: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2026/06/volunteers-week-celebrates-community-spirit-across-chesterfield/

Kakou