Solihull CEP

Solihull CEP Supporting children & young people to access high quality arts, cultural and educational experiences

25/03/2026

This exciting show is being put on as part of our new project, ‘Streets Studio’!

Come and join us on 1st for this spectacular free performance!💥

It’s official!🌟 The Solihull Youth Bus has had its first outings as part of our brand-new project in Chelmsley Wood and ...
09/03/2026

It’s official!🌟 The Solihull Youth Bus has had its first outings as part of our brand-new project in Chelmsley Wood and Marston Green 🚍

Last week, rap artist and poet and DJ/performer joined local young people on board to create music, record and experiment with their own sound.

Funded by Million Hours and delivered in partnership with , the project aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and broaden the cultural offer for young people in the area.

Every week, we will be out with new artists offering new artforms for young people in Chelmsley Wood & Marston Green to try!

We are seeking artists with experience of working with young people for a new detached youth arts project in Chelmsley W...
19/02/2026

We are seeking artists with experience of working with young people for a new detached youth arts project in Chelmsley Wood & Marston Green.

We are looking for a range of art forms including (but not limited to) DJing, music production, filmmaking, visual arts, digital media, street arts, creative writing, or other participatory art forms.

Sessions will be informal, drop-in, and will be delivered alongside a minimum of 2 youth workers via the youth bus & centre based provision.

Delivery starts 3rd March, but this application has a rolling deadline.

Find out more and apply at www.solihullcep.co.uk/jobs-opportunities (or at the link in our bio)

Last week we hosted our 4th annual creative careers event, welcoming over 200 people through our doors to explore the cr...
18/02/2026

Last week we hosted our 4th annual creative careers event, welcoming over 200 people through our doors to explore the creative industries!

We were joined by 7 schools & colleges from across Solihull, who took part in a range of workshops and talks including:

🌟Creative industry panel with:
Wolfgang Buttress
Rob madge
Rebecca Brookes, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Nicola Silk
Chaired by Paul Warwick, China Plate Theatre

🌟‘I Wanna Be A Producer’ with Bostin’ Creative

🌟Freelancer speed dating with
John Bernard
Millie Yarwood
Morgan Philpott
Sophie Lou Music
Wersha Bharadwa

🌟A backstage tour & intro to theatre tech with The Core Theatre

🌟Performances from Sophie Lou Music, Amara Latchford and John Bernard

🌟Hosted by Skylar Mabry

👉 Produced by Katie Holtom
📸 Photos by Romy Whai

We’re incredibly proud of our CEP school, St Anne’s Catholic Primary, for showcasing their amazing work in the ! 🌟This ...
10/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our CEP school, St Anne’s Catholic Primary, for showcasing their amazing work in the ! 🌟

This two-week exhibition celebrates local people and the beauty of their everyday lives. It’s a fun, personal and meaningful project, telling stories through a collection of artworks and objects, capturing a snapshot of who they are and the community they’re part of- and now, it’s St Anne’s turn to get their spotlight!🤩

The exhibition is on right now at - don’t miss it! ✨

10/02/2026

✨Small is Beautiful 2026 highlights✨

A massive congratulations to everyone who took part in this years micro commission opportunity, and thank you everyone who came along to support!

If you missed it, video and photos of the works are now available on our website!

A huge congratulations to all our young artists who showcased their work at Small is Beautiful tonight!🌟We are incredibl...
07/02/2026

A huge congratulations to all our young artists who showcased their work at Small is Beautiful tonight!🌟

We are incredibly proud of the work they have produced and the level of professionalism they displayed today👏
Thanks to everyone who came to support❤️


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🔥 WANT A SAY IN ARTS & CULTURE IN SOLIHULL? 🔥We’re recruiting for a Youth Board and looking for young people aged 16–25 ...
17/01/2026

🔥 WANT A SAY IN ARTS & CULTURE IN SOLIHULL? 🔥

We’re recruiting for a Youth Board and looking for young people aged 16–25 who want to help shape arts, culture and creative opportunities across Solihull.

We are launching a brand-new project in Chelmsley Wood and Marston Green, and this is one of the things you will have the opportunity to shape! This means we want to hear directly from young people who live, study or hang out in those areas.

💡 This is your chance to:
Share your ideas and opinions
Influence what creative activity happens locally
Help shape projects made for young people, by young people
Build experience, confidence and connections

No experience needed - just bring your voice.

👉 Apply now: www.solihullcep.co.uk/youthboard

⏳ There’s no fixed deadline, but applying early means you’ll get involved from the start.

Your area. Your ideas. Your impact.

🌟 YOU ARE INVITED to the Small is Beautiful 2026 artist showcase! 🌟Small is Beautiful is an inspiring evening of live pr...
05/01/2026

🌟 YOU ARE INVITED to the Small is Beautiful 2026 artist showcase! 🌟

Small is Beautiful is an inspiring evening of live presentations and small scale works in progress, offering a first look at emerging ideas and creative voices of young artists in Solihull.

Featuring work from:
👉 Amara Latchford
👉 Ayan Mahamud
👉 Hadija Brittain- Harris
👉 Humeira Naseem
👉 Imogen Smith
👉 Michelle Amezcua
👉 Milly Best
👉 Shayan Mawlood

Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/small-is-beautiful-showcase-event/27808

Today we joined forces with and .festival as part of the 3rd annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival!It was a pleasure ...
17/11/2025

Today we joined forces with and .festival as part of the 3rd annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival!

It was a pleasure to host our first screen careers event for schools and colleges in our CEP, welcoming nearly 100 young people into

We started the event with a brilliant showcase of films created by these talented young people, before moving onto our careers panel with:
🌟 Becky Rooney
🌟 Phillip Ray Tommy
🌟 Nicola Prestage
🌟 Tommy Reade .festival

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

If screen isn’t your thing, we are also hosting our creative careers event on 13th February- check out our website for details!

🌟Small is Beautiful is back!🌟This year with Small is Beautiful will be offering 8x £200 micro-commissions for young peo...
20/10/2025

🌟Small is Beautiful is back!🌟

This year with Small is Beautiful will be offering 8x £200 micro-commissions for young people and early career creatives to try out new ideas, concepts and ways of working.
We are looking for work right across the arts, including theatre, music, dance, poetry/spoken word, visual arts and film.

👉 Deadline: Sunday 9th November
👉 Notification of outcome: w/c 24th November
👉 Showcase: Saturday 7th Feb (you must be available for this date!)

This is also a development opportunity with support through the commissioning process to grow your confidence to apply for future opportunities with other organisations. It will include regular catchup meetings, tech support, and feedback sessions.
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Please note, £200 should cover the entire cost of your application, including any materials and paying yourself.

Find out more & apply at www.solihullcep.co.uk/small-is-beautiful (link in bio!)

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