About Creative Networks

What is Creative Networks?

Creative Networks is a monthly networking event that is free to creative professionals and graduates from across the creative, cultural and digital industries. It the biggest networks of its type in the region and has been developed to nurture creative talent and to foster partnerships and collaboration.

In addition to our regular high-profile speaker events, our annual programme features a Creative Business Fair, a topical high-level panel debate and a range of workshops and seasonal social events – providing a range of unique opportunities to network with a diverse group of creatives from across the region.

Events are held on the last Thursday of each month at Leeds College of Art, Blenheim Walk, LS2 9AQ.

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Creative Networks is supported by the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre and Leeds College of Art.

Pitching at Creative Networks

During each speaker event Creative Networks offers the opportunity for three networkers to give a pitch in front of the Creative Networks crowd. Each pitch is no longer than 3 minutes long. Your pitch could be:

1. a straightforward sales pitch to say what your business offers.
2. a call for collaborators for a current project
3. an invitation to offer financial or professional support for an initiative or community project.
4. a call for expertise to help you complete a project or expand your business.

If you would like to register to pitch at our next Creative Networks event please contact Bridget March at