Made in Sheffield: A Creative Future for Historic Spaces

Historic buildings do more than anchor our sense of place, they create the backdrop for many of the cultural and creative experiences we value most. From performance and exhibition spaces to workshops and creative enterprises, countless artistic ventures thrive within heritage settings. This day event in Sheffield explores how heritage sites and creative sectors across the UK can support one another.

Hosted at Site Gallery, a repurposed workshop in the heart of Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter, the programme for the day includes:

• Presentations and discussions on turning historic sites into creative spaces, including talks from Portland Works, Harmony Works and S1 Artspace.
• A workshop with Richard Butterfield, Partnership Team Leader, Historic England who will discuss Historic England’s research on reimagining historic spaces for creative use, drawing on insights from Heritage Works for Creative Industries.
• A guided walking tour of Sheffield City Centre, exploring heritage sites and examples of creative reuse.
• An optional tour of Portland Works.

This event will bring together not-for-profit community, cultural, creative and heritage organisations, as well as Heritage Development Trusts, from across the UK . It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights, and learn peers working on projects, sites, and organisations like yours. Join the conversation, share your challenges and successes, and be part of A Creative Future for Historic Spaces.

Discounted tickets

As part of their membership, Network, Network + and Partner members of the Heritage Network get discounted tickets to this event, which are £20.

If you are a paid member of the Heritage Network you should have received an email with a code to access your tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says 'Promo Code'. The discounted ticket options will be revealed.

If you did not get the code please email admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk.

The event is hosted by Heritage Network and the Architectural Heritage Fund, and made possible by our funders, Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to the support of National Lottery players.

The ticket price includes lunch and refreshments, Heritage Network members receive a discount - get in touch if you haven't received your promo code or sign up today!

We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our code of conduct for more information.

About the Heritage Network

Heritage Network (previously Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella organisation for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings and places.

Join us today at www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/

About the Architectural Heritage Fund

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is a registered charity, working since 1976 to promote the conservation and sustainable re-use of historic buildings for the benefit of communities across the UK, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.

The AHF exists to help communities find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, through advice, grants and loans. Their support acts as a catalyst for putting sustainable heritage at the heart of vibrant local economies.

Image Credits:

Canada House Film Still Shot, Vox Multimedia.

Canada House, Pete Hill.