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Handpicked Productions is a collective of experienced producers that are working together to commission new work, connect artists and communities, and create opportunities to test new ideas and ways of working in West Cumbria.

We had some very special VIPs at Art Gyms last night! Alongside our usual VIPs - the brilliant young people who come to ...
06/10/2026

We had some very special VIPs at Art Gyms last night!

Alongside our usual VIPs - the brilliant young people who come to Art Gyms every week - we had the pleasure of welcoming Mark from The National Lottery Community Fund and our local MP, Josh MacAlister MP.

They spent time chatting with our Art Gymers about how much they love coming each week, and with us about our commitment to creating more creative opportunities for young people and families in Cleator Moor and beyond.

Mark also brought along the all-important Big Cheque for a group photo! 📸

Art Gyms simply wouldn’t have been able to continue without the support of National Lottery players. The National Lottery creates much more than millionaires - it helps make things like Art Gyms happen.

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🎨🏋 Another busy night at Art Gyms! 🎨🏋Our Art Gymers were busy painting their Guardians as they continue to create their ...
29/09/2026

🎨🏋 Another busy night at Art Gyms! 🎨🏋

Our Art Gymers were busy painting their Guardians as they continue to create their own interpretations of The Guardian.

We’re getting closer to our big reveal! Join us on Monday 26 October, 1–3pm, at our studio in Cleator Moor to see The Guardian restored and reinterpreted by a new generation, alongside the new Guardians and curiosities they’ve created.

We’d love you to come and see what they’ve been making!

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Last night our Art Gymers were busy creating their own Guardians for The Guardian cabinet.Inspired by the original piece...
22/09/2026

Last night our Art Gymers were busy creating their own Guardians for The Guardian cabinet.

Inspired by the original piece of community art, they’ve been thinking about what a guardian might look like, what it could protect and what makes something special enough to become a curiosity.

Now they’re bringing their ideas to life in 3D, experimenting with different materials and creating their own very personal guardians to take their place inside the cabinet.

During October half term, we’ll be opening up The Guardian and inviting the local community to see the original piece alongside the new Guardians and curiosities created by our Art Gymers.

Watch this space for details of the exhibition!

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19/09/2026

The Guardian, first created in 2012, is getting a little TLC and a fresh reimagining from our Art Gymers this autumn.

Our young creatives are busy exploring the story behind this fascinating piece of community art and creating their own Guardians and curiosities to add to its story.

Stay tuned for details of our reveal exhibition during October half term, when you’ll be able to see the original Guardian alongside the new creations.

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Our first week back at Art Gym was a busy one! 🎨A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up - we’ve had a lovely even...
08/09/2026

Our first week back at Art Gym was a busy one! 🎨

A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up - we’ve had a lovely evening getting to know each other, trying out some great art and crafting, and settling back into Art Gym.

We’re now at capacity, so if you think your young person would like to join us, please get in touch to be added to the waiting list. We’re sorry, but we can’t accommodate any walk-ups.

We’ll soon be sharing details of a special project that our Art Gymers will be helping us with. We’re very excited about this one!

Thanks again to everyone who has joined us - we’re looking forward to seeing what we create together. ❤️

Phoenix Enterprise Centre The National Lottery Community Fund Cumbria Guide

We’ve got some lovely news!We’re delighted to share that we have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fun...
04/09/2026

We’ve got some lovely news!

We’re delighted to share that we have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, helping us continue and develop our creative programme for young people and families in Cleator Moor.

Our Art Gyms for young people aged 10–16 have gone from strength to strength, and now have a new home in our creative studio at Phoenix Court.

And our SumArt To Do family workshops continue to bring families together during the school holidays to make, experiment and try something new.

This funding means we can reach more young people and families, develop new ideas and create even more opportunities to get involved. ❤️

We’ve already seen what can happen when people come together to make and create - from Art Gyms and family workshops to our recent Mid-Winter Hullabaloo, which welcomed 851 participants.

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and everyone who continues to support what we do.

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🌈 Thank you, Whitehaven Weekender🌈We’ve had a brilliant couple of days keeping busy with all our lovely families and vis...
30/08/2026

🌈 Thank you, Whitehaven Weekender🌈

We’ve had a brilliant couple of days keeping busy with all our lovely families and visitors - chatting about projects past, present and… future, and making some fantastic festival crafts along the way!

We’ve loved spotting your creations popping up all over the festival throughout the weekend.

Now it’s time for us to dry out all the tarps, pack everything away and put our feet up!

A huge thank you to everyone who came to say hello and get creative with us.

Happy Bank Holiday everyone! 💛

Rosehill Theatre Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners NEAD CIC Whitehaven Town Crier Cumbria Guide Josh MacAlister MP

30/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is open!!! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re here at Whitehaven Pride and ready for a day of colour, creativity and fun! 🌈✨

Come and say hello, get crafty with us and make a flag!

📍 Whitehaven Harbour
🕚 We’re here until 5pm today

Come find us! 💛🌈

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🌸 A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us at Whitehaven Weekender today! 🌸We had the best time making Flower Hee...
29/08/2026

🌸 A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us at Whitehaven Weekender today! 🌸

We had the best time making Flower Heeds with you all - and you were absolutely amazing! 🌸✨

But we’re not finished yet…

🏳️‍🌈 Join us tomorrow at Whitehaven Harbour from 11am–5pm to make your very own festival flag to wave about in the parade at Pride!

See you tomorrow! 💛

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29/08/2026

🌈✨ All set up for Whitehaven Weekender! ✨🌈

We’re ready to welcome you! Come and find us, get playing, crafting and creating with us throughout the weekend. 🎨✂️

We’re here today from 11am–5pm, and back tomorrow for Pride!

📍 Whitehaven Harbour�🕚 11am–5pm�☀️🌧️ Come dressed for the weather!

Come and say hi to Janice, Helen and Lyn — we’d love to see you! 💛

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