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A creative prompt is a playful and accessible prompt to inspire creative action, and an opportunity to try something new. They are quick to do (roughly 10 - 20 minutes) and should only require materials you'll likely find around you. The creative prompts are designed by different individuals and communities from across the UK. You can use the prompts on your own to spark your imagination and ideas, or use the prompts with friends, family, colleagues or your community to spark creativity and connection.

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Collage

DO: Collect items to create a collage. Create your picture – let your imagination fly. THINK: How did you find the experience of making a collage? Did you feel inspired? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you like. If sharing on social media hashtag #64MillionArtists and share…

Create to Connect, Day 7 – Tower Power

Today, we are scaling new heights, we are reaching new peaks, we are building up, up and away – today, we’ve got tower power… Build a tower using the things you’ve got to hand. Can you make it balance? You could use loo roll (!), tins, books or cereal boxes. You could build a tower…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 9 – One Staple Collage

Today’s challenge is set by Caroline, 52, from Yorkshire. This Thursday we are bringing things together! Experiment with different colours and textures to create a collage with just one fixing point. Build a picture one layer at a time. This is a collage where all the elements are held together with just one staple (or…

Create to Connect, Day 3 – 20 Seconds

We’ve all been told to wash our hands regularly for twenty seconds (about enough time to sing Happy Birthday twice…). That’s got us thinking – what else can you do in just twenty seconds? The possiblities are (almost) endless. How many faces can you draw in twenty seconds? Big, small, human, animal, scribbled on top…

Create to Connect, Day 2 – Mundane Memoirs

Today’s Challenge is set by It’s Not Your Birthday But…,champions of the lost art of letter writing, who connect people through letters, words and visual arts. They work in community settings such as schools, prisons, care homes hospices and hospitals to encourage people to explore their own creativity, challenge assumptions that may be made about…

Day 2 – LOVE!

It’s Day 2, its a Saturday – it’s time to feel the LOVE! Today’s challenge is from Marylin Richardd… “I’m 55 born in London raised in Birmingham and now I’m an adopted Mancunian. We need a lot of love right now!” Do Write the word LOVE in any material or materials you want! Write in…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 28 – Story Hunter

Today’s challenge is set by Paige, 26 from Nice, France. There are over 7 billion people in the world, and all of those people are full of stories. Today’s challenge is to find just one of those stories, and listen. Ask someone older or younger than you for a story they are happy to share. It could…

The Weekly Challenge, 31st August 2020 – A Gathering Place

t’s Monday morning, Weekly Challenge time AND a Bank Holiday – lucky you! This week, it’s over to Raquel Meseguer, who invites you to gather, and rest. Raquel is the founder of Uncharted Collective and creates shows that explore experiences of chronic pain and illness, and difference as a creative tool. The ‘back to school’ feeling…

The Weekly Challenge, 29th June 2020 – S.M.I.LE -ing boys

Kay Rufai is an artist who developed the Mayor of London supported S.M.I.LE-ing Boys Project. The project aims to address the mental health needs of black teenage boys that can go unacknowledged and unmet. It is a direct response to rising levels of knife crime and the media portrayal of black boys and men as…

Weekly Challenge, 20th August – A Balancing Act

Over the last few months we have been planning and running the project Creativity in Mind. With research partner UCL, we are exploring the impact of everyday creativity on people experiencing low mood and anxiety. The 30-day programmes will run on WhatsApp with daily creative prompts. These prompts have been developed in 3 workshops over…

The Weekly Challenge, 29th March 2021 – YES I AM

This week’s challenge is brought to us by Lucina Cunjamalay, a London based Graphic Designer who loves to explore and get creative. Lucina inspires us to embrace what makes us who we are… “I would love this to be an uplifting challenge for people who need some inspiration to express their feelings about themselves. I…

The Weekly Challenge, 20th December 2021 – 2 Weeks To Go!

We can’t believe there are only two weeks to go until #TheJanuaryChallenge 2022. This week and for those celebrating Christmas, we invite you to share the gift of creativity! Before we tell you how, here’s a note from 64 Million Artists CEO, Jo Hunter.. ‘We’re here, if you need us. Every day in…

Day 24 – Local Explorer

Sunday’s are for adventures! Today’s challenge is from Sharon Higgins. Remember: don’t worry if you can’t do the challenges every day, we’ll send you a summary list of ALL of the challenges at the end. “I am 65 and come from Salford. I like to take wildlife photographs, paint and walk. Being close to…

The Weekly Challenge, 3rd August 2020 – My Secret Garden

What does the word ‘nature’ make you think about, or remember? The way in which we can enjoy the great outdoors has shifted over the last few months. This week’s creative idea from Challenger Waheeda Hales, is to capture your favourite outdoor space and bring to life the memories and associations you have there. Do…

Day 29 – Recipe for Happiness

Today, it’s over to Kerstin Roshay! “I am 54, from Colchester and like reading and craft. Let’s think about happiness for a while!” Do Write a poem that is a recipe for happiness. Think about the ingredients you would choose – where do you find them, and how much of each ingredient do you need?…

12th January 2018 – Day Twelve – Our Poem

Poetry is fun, poetry is fine, poetry is amazing when someone else finishes the last line! DO For today’s challenge, we want you to write a poem about whatever you like…the only catch is that the last line has to be finished by someone else. They can see what you’ve written before, or you can…

Birdsong

Creativity is… a birdsong. This July, our creative prompts are curated by the esteemed members of our Board at 64 Million Artists. On May 7th, Tina Ajuonuma, Sam Clarke, Carol Tavernier, Clare Nzvere, and Kirstin Shirling joined us in London to discuss our recent activities. Following the spirit of 64 Million Artists, we…

Day 18 – Hidden Faces

Step into today’s challenge from Pearl, selected by Yomi Adegoke.“I’m Pearl, 37 years old and I’m from Dublin Ireland. Photography is my passion and I’m self taught. I often use photography for challenges but I also love the push to make or draw things. I love finding faces in things. What can you find?”…

Create to Connect, Day 14 – Making your Mind Up

Today’s challenge comes from the Bethlem Museum of the Mind and the Bethlem Gallery. The museum records the lives and experience and celebrates the achievements of people with mental health problems and the Gallery provides a professional space to support artists. Do What’s making your mind up? Take the time to find a moment of active stillness. Notice what…

Weekly Challenge, 22nd October – #WearExperimenting

A picture is worth a thousand words. Do you agree? #WearExperimenting is an ambitious photographic project devised by artist Jo Howell and commissioned by The Cultural Spring (A Creative People and Places project based in Sunderland and South Tyneside) and North East Photography Network. The project seeks to engage the people of Sunderland in a series of experiments, intended to explore the…

Create to Connect, Day 11 – The Mindfulness Project

Today’s challenge is set by Tangled Feet who create original theatre performances, sometimes inside theatres but often in other public spaces. Tangled Feet are delivering their Mindfulness Project through a series of online workshops for families on YouTube. Today’s challenge is one of their twelve favourite mindful activities – and you can find the rest here! Do Create…

We are Human – Day 3 – Map Your Mind

Today’s Challenge is from Graeae BEYOND artist – Heather Ashley. Find out more about Graeae and the BEYOND programme here: https://graeae.org/ Do Find a pen and piece of paper. Set a timer for up to 5 minutes, and settle somewhere quiet. When you notice a thought pop into your mind, make a note of…

Weekly Challenge, 19th March – Guardian Angel

Last month we introduced the #Angel20 programme in partnership with Gateshead Council’s Culture Team and saw such brilliant Angel of the North birthday cards that contributed to a fantastic 20th celebration. Moving into this month’s challenge, we’d like you to think about the Angel of the North as a symbol and focus of hope…

The Weekly Challenge, 29th July 2019 – Art Time Machine

“The idea of story writing for the sake of it is increasingly considered the preserve of children. That’s not what hobbies should be about – they should be about leisure and love.” Yomi Adegoke – read more. This week’s challenge is set by Yomi Adegoke. Yomi is the women’s columnist at The Guardian. She was previously…

The Weekly Challenge, 16th August 2021 – Automatic Drawing

Let’s freestyle our way through this week and see where it takes us! Pearl from Dublin challenges us to set our pens free on the page…. Do Choose a pen, pencil, paintbrush – anything you can make a mark with. Let your chosen mark maker run free on your page, don’t think too much…

The Weekly Challenge, 6th September 2021 – #SecondHandSeptember

This week – and month – we are celebrating #SecondHandSeptember! The campaign by Oxfam encourages us to say no to new clothes and take the pledge to only shop second hand this month and beyond. According to Oxfam 13 million items of clothing end up in landfill a week… “Fast fashion – clothes that are…

An invitation

Creativity is…an invitation We’re really excited to share that the creative prompts (and a few more surprises) in February will come from our friends at London Writers’ Salon! “London Writers’ Salon is on a mission to help every human realise their creative potential through writing. We provide a home for writers around the world to…

Weekly Challenge, 19th November 2018 – Routes and roots

This month, we’re going wild! We invite you to take part in a series of creative challenges set by the Bronze Oak Project who use art to bring us closer to nature. If you haven’t already started getting wild with us this November, please take part in our quiz to find out how much of a nature superhero…

Pen Explorer by Hannah Gorf at NHS Gloucestershire

Day 23: Pen Explorer Welsh translation: Diwrnod 23: Fforiwr Pensel Imagine your pen is an explorer. Begin on the left hand side of a page, what kind of landscape or path does the explorer first encounter? Spiky mountains, winding squiggly roads, a deep sea? Continue to take your pen through a landscape of textures…

Day 25 – Pocket of Hope

We’re in the last week of The January Challenge! Today, it’s over to “It’s Not Your Birthday, But…” – an organisation that believes in the power of letters and words to bring people together, challenge assumptions and build empathy. “We’ve chosen this challenge to encourage proactive sharing of what gives us hope. We love…

The Weekly Challenge, 5th October – #HelloYellow!

At a time when it’s needed most, come together for #HelloYellow to support young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day. This week’s challenge is from YoungMinds, who work to make sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. Join thousands of schools, offices…

The January Challenge is 31 days of fun, quick and free creative prompts to kickstart your new year. In 2021, 50,000 people took part. 96% of 1000 people surveyed said it had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

A Dream Castle

Creativity is… a dream castle. This week’s creative prompt is from Nathaniel, age 5, from Stroud, pictured dressed up as a Knight for World Book Day! Like all five-year-olds, Nathaniel is a creativity expert. Prepare to be inspired as we dive into Nathaniel’s delightful video and his very fun creative prompt! Spoiler alert: The following…

The Weekly Challenge, 26th July 2021 – Get Moving

It’s the second week of our Have Your Say, creative networking groups! A series of sessions where we invite participants to connect through creativity and ‘Have Your Say’ on what a great January Challenge could look and be like. Find out more about The January Challenge and why we are running these sessions here. …

The Weekly Challenge, 26th April 2021 – It’s In The Bag

This week’s challenge is from Ruth! A mother, a French teacher and a passionate supporter of human rights based in the North East of England. “I like the idea of making art from stuff we have around us and possibly take for granted.” Grab your bag….we’re getting creative! Do Create something from the things…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 16 – Whatever the Weather

Today’s challenge is set by James, 27 from Dover. People take part in #TheJanuaryChallenge all over the country, and around the world. This year already people in Tanzania, Slovakia, Nigeria, Germany, Singapore (and more!) have shared their creative endeavours with us. How’s the weather where you are? Capture the day in a frame inspired by the…

Voices Weaving

Creativity is…singing in community Are you looking for ways to creatively connect your community? Are you interested in the power of song to tell stories? Join us this March for a series of two FREE events with Voices Weaving – and find a fun creative prompt below to prepare for the 12th March! Voices…

We are Connected – Day 1 – Cut and Paste

64 Million Artists ran a workshop with some of the ‘You Okay, Doc? ambassadors, to co-create some creative challenges for The January Challenge! You Okay, Doc? works to change the perceptions of mental health for those working in the medical sector and to develop bespoke mental health support for doctors. Find out more here:…

Day 31 – Jar of Possibillity

Today is the last day of The January Challenge 2021! We’ve spent a whole month getting creative – exploring everything from shadows to toes to birds. We hope you’ve had fun, and we hope you’ll continue finding the creativity everyday. Today’s challenge is from Samantha, and is designed to inspire you to keep creating…

Create to Connect, Day 20 – My Beautiful Mess

Kristina Veasey is a visual artist who likes to flip negatives into positives, and find beauty in the mundane. Today’s challenge is inspired by Kristina’s installation exploring housework, where she uses repeating images of mess and dirt to print vibrant patterns on wallpaper and furniture. Do Take a photograph of something in your home from…

Find a Face by Hapus

Day 20: Find a Face Welsh translation: Diwrnod 20: Darganfod Wyneb Find a face or a smile hidden in the things around you. It might be hidden in the objects on your table, a pattern you find in a wall or pavement, or perhaps you even find your hidden face in nature. When you notice…

Weekly Challenge, 24th September – The Shape of Autumn

As the seasons change and we see a little less sunlight, the falling leaves turn yellow and birds migrate to warmer places, we welcome autumn and all it brings. Sam, founder of graphic design studio Festoon, helps people visualise their thoughts and ideas. He shapes how people absorb and engage with written and visual…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 25 – Nature’s Stamp

Today’s challenge is set by Christopher, 44, from Lichfield. There are patterns, shapes and textures all around us… Create a print inspired by, or using nature. You could use leaves or food (or hands!) to make your mark with a printed pattern, or use the shapes and patterns of nature to inspire a design…anything goes! What can you find in…

Seas

Creativity is… Seas Let’s swim our way through the week with this exciting creative prompt, crafted by our talented 64 Million Artists Board Members! And now, we have some thrilling news to share! 64 Million Artists is on the lookout for two passionate and innovative young individuals, aged 18-26, to join our Board of…

We are Connected – Day 2 – Quiz

Today’s challenge is from NAPA. NAPA works with Arts Coordinators in care homes and believe that every care and support setting should be full of life, love and laughter. And, everybody loves a quiz… Do Create a quiz for somebody to answer. Have somebody in mind before you write your quiz questions – and…

7th January 2018 – Day Seven – Just a Jumper

Day 7… We all have a sense of style.. whether it’s bright and colourful or cool and casual – everyone has a unique way of dressing. Today we want you to showcase just that! DO Design a jumper. It can be a jumper for you, your cat or even your phone. There’s no limits…

The Weekly Challenge, 27th September 2021 – Valuing Culture

This week we are reflecting on our creativity through the Covid 19 Pandemic with a challenge from the Centre for Cultural Value. The Centre for Cultural Value has developed a new community storytelling platform called Valuing Culture, as part of a national research project exploring the impacts of Covid-19 on the cultural industries across the…

Create to Connect, Day 4 – Window to the World

Today we are exploring ways to hello. We’ve seen rainbows popping up in windows that have bought us smiles and a sense of community. Use today’s challenge to add some colour and creativity to your street! Let’s #CreatetoConnect. Create a gallery in your window. What do you want to share with the world? What would…

Tear and Transform by Pearson Subject Advisors

Day 5: Tear and Transform Welsh translation: Diwrnod 5: Rhwygo a Thrawsnewid Take a piece of paper – anything will do (plain, lined, scrap, newspaper, leaflet, post-it…) Tear, cut or fold the paper to create a shape or object inspired by your plans for today – Monday 5th January 2026. Perhaps your back to school…

Day 18 – Shapes and Shadows

It’s the start of a brand new week – and here comes a brand new challenge. Let’s get this week off to a good start! Today’s challenge is from Kathie Toibin. “I am 88 years old, and a retired teacher from California. I am always finding shapes & objects in many things & I…

Create to Connect, Day 17 – Collaborative Creations

Young Norfolk Arts provides opportunities for children and young people to create and engage with creativity and culture across Norfolk. Their work is all about collaboration and now more than ever they want to create opportunities to connect and work together. This challenge is to get creative in with someone else – either with someone…

The January Challenge, Day 28 – Light up your Life

We are nearing the end of the month – hopefully the challenges have shed light on your creativity. Let’s put it to the test in this challenge! Create something magical out of light! Capture it in a photo, use its reflection to draw a shadow, or make and animate your very own shadow puppet. Get…

Day 27 – Write a Letter

As we approach the end of The January Challenge 2021, today’s challenge is from The Foundling Museum. “The Foundling Hospital was founded in 1739 to care for children at risk of abandonment. It was the UK’s first children’s charity and continues as the children’s charity Coram. The Foundling Hospital also became the UK’s first public…

8th January 2018 – Day Eight – Breaking news… My Life

We can’t believe it’s the second week of the January Challenge… well done for staying with us this far! Lets try something different today. DO What is your day to day life like? Pretend you’re a news reporter and report on your day. It can be a video of you telling us what you’re getting…

Wait a Minute…

Day 5: Wait a Minute… Welsh translation: Aros funud… Hiya, I’m Scott Thomas, an artist and theatremaker working in the Southside of Glasgow. I’ll be working with a group of creative people at The Wee Retreat CIC, a community wellbeing centre, throughout January to take part in the fun creative prompts. As we’re in a…

The Weekly Challenge, 16th March 2020 – Activision: A Banner for the Future

“A manifesto is a declaration of your beliefs and vision, that states a group’s aims and intentions.” This week’s challenge is set by Eastside. Eastside works towards a future in which all children and young people’s creativity is unlocked, nurtured and celebrated. What does your vision for the future look like? It’s over to you… Create…

A to Z

DO: Go for a walk and photograph or collect as many items as you can in under 15 minutes, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet. THINK: How did you find the experience? Did you complete the challenge? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you…

Create to Connect, Day 1 – The Together Collective

Welcome to Create to Connect – a month of daily creative challenges to keep us doing, thinking and sharing at home. Let’s go! Together is a powerful word at the moment. It reminds us that we’re all in this together, and you are not alone. This challenge comes from a fashion lecturer, mum and illustrator called Chloe…

From my window

Day 2: From my window Welsh translation: Drwy’r ffenest It stems from the need to take a breath in a busy day. Sally and I often find ourselves staring out the window trying to work out what we to do, planning daily life, or search for inspiration. We felt this challenge combined the need to…

The Big Lunch

Creativity is… The Big Lunch This June, the creative prompts are brought to you by Month of Community! “The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Thirteen organisations work in partnership to help shine a light on all of the amazing things happening in our…

The Weekly Challenge, 2nd December 2019 – Enliven the Streets

What is the local high street like where you live? Is it a bustling, busy place to be, or are you seeing more empty and boarded up buildings than before? This week’s challenge is part of the exhibition programme for Brilliant or Bonkers? Counterculture in 70’s Bath. The team at the Museum of Bath at…

21st January 2018 – Day Twenty One – Take a seat

We can’t believe that there are only 10 days left before the challenge ends, so today we want you to stop, take a seat and notice. DO Find somewhere to sit where you feel comfortable (it can be your favourite place or a new environment). Sit there for 5 minutes and notice everything. Notice what’s…

Changemaker

Day 31: Changemaker Welsh translation: Yr un sy’n creu newid At 64 Million Artists, we believe that when we use our creativity, we can make changes in our lives and in the world around us. Even small, micro-moments of creativity can help us shift our mindset, spark ideas and conversations, and reimagine something. And when…

Hello, Me

Day 14: Hello, me Welsh translation: Helo, fi Hi, I’m Sonal. I’m a Personal Power Coach and Artist based in London and I’m on a mission to help people break free from stress and live their most fully expressed lives. Having experienced burnout myself I understand how easy it is for the everyday mental load…

A poem in a bottle

Day 20: A poem in a bottle Welsh translation: Cerdd mewn Potel I am midlands based but the community I’m connecting with is online and from all over the U.K. I’m a content creator, a writer and generally a storyteller that also loves to talk about Asian dramas. I’m now trying to connect people who…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 11- Bring the Outside In

Today’s challenge is set by Amy Lord, who invites you to get creative with the great outdoors… “As I work from home a lot I’ve found that getting outside really helps my creativity, productivity and mental wellbeing but in January I often need an excuse to brave the grey-ness outside! This challenge is about providing…

4th January 2018 – Day Four – Castle Creation

I’m sure most of us at some point in our lives have either wanted to live in a castle, have been inside one or even built one at the beach. Don’t worry you don’t need to be anywhere near sand for this challenge. DO With whatever you have available to you – build a…

Bottle it up

DO: What’s the most inventive use you can make of an old, empty bottle? Try to be as imaginative as possible. THINK: Did you manage to make something decorative or useful? Are there other objects you could recycle or transform? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you…

The Weekly Challenge, 14th December – Nurture Nature

To say hello, this week’s challenge is from Olive and Yashoda, our two newest members of the 64 Million Artists team. They’re bringing us a challenge inspired by their joint love for nature! 2020 has been a challenging year, one of slowing down and reflecting on what we are truly grateful for, and Olive and Yashoda have been thinking about…

The Weekly Challenge, 21st September 2020 – #CreativeCommunities

“During this difficult time, we have seen the most amazing examples of how the arts and creativity have been used to build community and keep care settings connected…Corridor choirs, window art, poetry pen pals, online ceramic sessions, art packs, live-streamed concerts, craft activities, garden concerts …” This year’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes is the…

You Are A Writer

Creativity is…writing We’re really excited to share that the creative prompts (and a few more surprises) in February will come from our friends at London Writers’ Salon! “London Writers’ Salon is on a mission to help every human realise their creative potential through writing. We provide a home for writers around the world to grow…

The Weekly Challenge, 8th April 2019 – Seen My Zine?

Calling all the Do It Yourself-ers out there, this week’s Challenge is set by artist Steve Chapman (Welcome back, Steve!), who invites you to warm up your cutting, sticking, making, writing and thinking muscles…we are creating! This is a challenge to create an 8 page Zine to tell a story, explain a concept, or reflect on something.…

Day 3 – Natural Collection

Day 3 is here – and a brand new challenge. Today it’s over to Ann Gurner! “I am 59 and live in St. Albans with my partner and two daughters. I have chosen this challenge because I love nature!” Do Find 5 natural items around you. They might be items like food, stones or…

The January Challenge, Day 7 – Double Take

When we look at things, how closely do we actually look? Today is about opening our eyes to what’s around us by…closing them! Draw an object with your eyes closed. Repeat with your eyes open. What new things did you discover? Was there something blindingly obvious that you missed? Or are your drawings pretty much…

‘If I knew then what I know now’

Day 16: ‘If I knew then what I know now’ Welsh translation: Petawn yn gwybod bryd hynny beth rwy’n ei wybod nawr Angie Aspinall is the founder of #HearingLossHour – an online peer support group for people with hearing loss. She launched #HearingLossHour in 2015 after feeling isolated following her own experience of sudden sensorineural…

Day 10 – A Story Retold

It’s Day 10 – and today we’re getting creative with our favourite stories from childhood… “I am James, I am 28 and I am from Kent. Creating things is the most fun I can have whether it’s cooking, editing or building – if I’m creating, I’m having fun. To look at something from a…

Mind-Full Of…?

Day 17: Mind-Full Of…? Welsh translation: Meddwl garwch…? “I am a writer, creator and musician from London. Through my experimentation with diverse platforms and forms of expression, I’ve built a wonderful online community based on introspection and emotional connection, with whom I share my thoughts in written, long and short video forms. I have a…

A Word-less Construction

Day 7: A Word-less Construction Welsh translation: Creadigaeth ddi-eiriau “I’m Rachel and I run boom saloon, a global media movement to democratise creativity for good. Boom Saloon work in collaboration with STAND, a peer support group for people living with young onset dementia – that is people who are diagnosed with dementia under the age…

Your Journey by Gloucester Community Building Collective

Day 10: Your Journey Welsh translation: Diwrnod 10: Eich Taith Your body takes you on a journey throughout every day. Today, take up to 10 pictures of where you are at different points. Notice where your feet are throughout your day. What are you standing, sitting or lying on? Do your feet move a lot,…

Weekly Challenge, 2nd July – Summer Jam

With the sun streaming through the windows, the smell of suncream filling the air and that all important decision about which ice-cream to choose for the afternoon office treat, we are well and truly on our way into the summer season. There’s just one thing missing … the jump-out-of-bed-and-into-the-day summer playlist. Our friends at New Citizenship…

The Weekly Challenge, 6th July 2020

Today’s challenge is from the team at Safe Ground. Safe Ground is a charity that challenges people to do relationships differently. They work in community and prison settings, using arts-based practice, drama, dialogue, and debate to enhance empathy and encourage expression, developing self-awareness and promoting social justice. This Story Map has been developed using the concept…

The Weekly Challenge, 4th October 2021 – Connect to Create

Last week we reflected on the value of creativity in our lives through the pandemic. This week we continue that thought as we share with you our Connect to Create: Long Covid creative support programme. Earlier this year we ran this creative support programme for those with on-going symptoms of Covid 19, designed to…

Create to Connect, Day 18 – 100 Drawings

Today’s challenge is set by Accumulate. Accumulate provides creative workshops to people who are homeless and living in hostels and temporary accommodation. This challenge is inspired by their ‘100 Drawings Challenge’. Do Here are 5 of the prompts from The 100 Drawings Challenge. Can you choose 1 of these to have a go at? – Draw…

Weekly Challenge, 12th February – Happy Birthday Angel

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Gateshead’s Angel of the North. To celebrate, we’ll have 12 challenges this year dedicated to themes around this fantastic landmark. They will be loosely themed so don’t worry if you don’t know the artwork. This week is a bit more specific so we’ve included some info and a…

The Weekly Challenge, 2nd November 2020 – Challenge Creator!

The January Challenge from 64 Million Artists is 31 days of creative challenges for each day of the month. In 2020, 30,000 people took part and over 98% said that it had a positive impact on their wellbeing. Remind yourself of all the colourful action here! 2021 is coming, and this year, we’ve enlisted the help of…

Day 5 – The Future is Another Place

5 days in! Today’s challenge is from Arts Emergency. Arts Emergency is a charity and support network – and Yomi is one of their brilliant trustees. “Our Network members share opportunities, contacts and advice so that young people can flourish in higher education and the cultural industries. This challenge is inspired by our manifesto!” Do…

Paper makers

DO: Take a piece of paper and see what you can turn it into. Fold it, tear it, cut it (but watch your fingers!) What could it be? What would you like it to be? Perhaps you could create your own piece of art, desk decoration or mini sculpture – or maybe something entirely different…

The January Challenge, Day 10 – Cover Lover

It’s time to get in the groove and disc-cover our inner cover artists. Today, let’s celebrate our favourite music memories and the art that captures them. Recreate an album cover and bring it to life. Use whatever is available to you – grab some friends and have a photoshoot, find some props, or make a…

Fandoms as a force for change

Creativity is… Fandom This week’s 64 Million Artists Programme Administrator, Aksa Saghir, invites us to dive deeper into our fandoms. Alongside the creative prompt, sign up to join us this Wednesday at 6pm for a creative conversation to celebrate how fandoms can become formidable forces for change. Register here. Aksa has spent her whole life…

I make myself laugh

Day 30: I make myself laugh Welsh translation: Diwrnod Dewin Dwl “Everyday I love doing silly stuff. I like making eggs in my rollerblades, sometimes I jump over a bench, or gesture squirrels in the park, even though that doesn’t ever seem to work. It allows me to have these fun moments each day and…

The Weekly Challenge, 21st December – With You For Christmas

With You is a new digital service created to support isolated patients and care home residents by bringing voice messages from their friends and family together on one playable audio album. Created by Trigger in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, With You allows the patient’s or resident’s family and friends to pick up the telephone and leave…

Word Play

Creativity is… Word Play. We’re so excited to be content partners with Cultura Inglesa for their 27th annual festival! Cultura Inglesa is a not for profit institution whose mission is to promote the teaching of English and British culture in Brazil. Their annual Cultura Inglesa Festival (CIF), a renowned cultural, educational and artistic event, celebrating…

Create to Connect, Day 21 – Recycled portraits

The challenge today comes from the National Justice Museum, based in Nottingham’s old Shire Hall and County Gaol. They work with people outside the museum to shape and inform what happens inside the museum; to share the collection, to connect, include and represent people from all backgrounds. One of the museum’s artefacts is a detailed self…

Weekly Challenge, 17th September – Friendly Fashion

We wish people got as excited about innovations in fashion as they do with new iPhones because it’s exciting, dressing the future. A bold statement to start the week from RE-VISION, an independent magazine challenging the way sustainability is communicated by simply curating and showcasing the best designers, artists and thinkers leading the way. They want to show how un-cool fast fashion…

Kindness

Creativity is… Kindness! This June, the creative prompts are brought to you by Month of Community! “The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Thirteen organisations work in partnership to help shine a light on all of the amazing things happening in our communities…

The Weekly Challenge – 4th February 2019, Weekly Wigs!

Today is World Cancer Day, and the perfect day to introduce you to Hana. Hana Wilde is a visual artist based in Scotland. She uses craft techniques and humour to explore our relationships to our environment and each other. When her mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2016, she used her work to support…

A Playlist

Creativity is… A Playlist. This July, our creative prompts are curated by the esteemed members of our Board at 64 Million Artists. On May 7th, Tina Ajuonuma, Sam Clarke, Carol Tavernier, Clare Nzvere, and Kirstin Shirling joined us in London to discuss our recent activities. Following the spirit of 64 Million Artists, we…

Create to Connect, Day 10 – Sing for your Supper!

Mafwa Theatre is a community theatre organisation working with refugees, asylum seekers and low-income communities in Leeds. Inspired by their most recent project ‘Cooking with Parveen’, this challenge is to make a song about food. Essential ingredients are a pen and paper, and your voice – loud and proud! Do Think about your favourite food. Write a short…

The January Challenge, Day 15 – Flash Mob

It’s time for a Tuesday tune…are you ready to make some (sound)waves? We challenge you to play your favourite song – anywhere you want! Turn it on, crank it up and see what happens when your music fills the air… If you have more time: Recruit some trusty backing dancers and flash mob! Get your…

Listen / Look Up

Day 2: Listen / Look Up Welsh translation: Gwrandewch / Edrych ar i fyny “I’ve lived in Brixton for 14 years and I love my community. Community power and social justice are in my DNA. This creative prompt is rooted in strong nostalgia for me. As a child, we would often make long car journeys…

The January Challenge, Day 5 – Sensory Stroll

It’s Saturday! It’s time to shake off the week and settle into the weekend. Today, we challenge you to explore where you are and notice the world around you. Take a 10 minute sensory stroll! Pay special attention to the sights, sounds, smells and textures around you. If you can’t get out and about –…

Day 16 – A Patch in Time

We’re just over half way through this journey – and today’s challenge is all about reflecting on another journey. Remember: don’t worry if you can’t do the challenges every day, we’ll send you a summary list of ALL of the challenges at the end. Over to Arizona! “Hey! I’m Arizona I’m a self taught…

Grounding

Day 27: Grounding Welsh translation: Daearu “I am a South London born and raised wildlife enthusiast who currently works in a nature reserve as a ranger. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination of other living things around me. Since completing my degree in Zoology, I have taken part in many…

Day 18 – Shall we dance?

It’s Monday. Let’s shake it off and DANCE! Today’s challenge is from Giada Del Drago. “Hi I am Giada. I was born in Dublin, raised in Canada and based in the U.K. I love to dance, sing, go for long walks, cook, visit and travel to new places, learn new skills/ideas. I chose this…

Weekly Challenge, 9th April – #UniteForParkinsons

This week is Parkinson’s Awareness Week, Wednesday being World Parkinson’s Day. As a way of raising awareness of the condition we will join the occasion by handing over our Weekly Challenge to our great friends in Derby who are part of Derby Parkinson’s creativity group. We have been working with them over the last year.…

You learn something new everyday

Day 27: You learn something new everyday Welsh translation: Rydyn ni’n dysgu rhywbeth newydd bob dydd Hill Care Care Homes is a collection of 36 Residential Care Homes across the North of England. We specialise in providing residential, nursing and dementia care, personalised for you and your family. Our experienced professional healthcare teams and safe,…

Day 16 – Positive Connections

We’re half way through our journey! And today, Angela’s challenge is here to get us thinking about moments in a bigger journey… Remember: don’t worry if you can’t do the challenges every day, we’ll send you a summary list of ALL of the challenges at the end. “I am a full time carer from…

Day 12 – A Creative Companion

Day 12 is here! Today, it’s over to Nick Hoad from Kent. Do Create a model of an animal using just things you can find around you. Turn your paper, mugs, books, bottle caps, tinsel, tins, loo roll….into your new creative companion! Think If you were an animal what animal would you be? Share…

Your warmest friend

Day 9: Your warmest friend Welsh translation: Eich cyfaill cynhesaf Hello, I’m David Barclay from The Warm Welcome Campaign. We provide Warm Welcome Spaces for communities right across the UK. Our campaign began last winter as an emergency response to the worst cost-of-living crisis in 70 years. 7000 Warm Spaces helped over half a million…

The Weekly Challenge, 26th August 2019 – #MyMusicalSpark

A Creative Childhood This week’s challenge is set by Creative Futures, who work with communities across London and the Southeast to devise and deliver impactful, high quality arts programmes for children, young people and families. Creative Futures are fascinated by the innate creativity and musicality of young children, and this week is all about rediscovering…

Create to Connect, Day 12 – Hidden Histories

Today’s challenge is set by a young artist at Contact, a theatre and arts venue in Manchester that place young people at the decision-making heart of everything. For the last 7 weeks they’ve commissioned young artists to invite people to ‘Take Notice,’ and spend a little bit of time each day creatively taking notice of what we’re living through,…

Weekly Challenge, 2nd April – Positivity!

Our friends at Creative Tribe @MyCreativeTribe have set this week’s challenge for us… they like nothing better than exploring exhibitions, events, classes and groups in local communities. They also focus on the mindfulness benefits of creativity and encourage everyone to #CreateEveryday. Their challenge is super simple. Celebrate ‘positivity’ – whatever that means to you Post a photo,…

Reimagine your favourites

Day 30: Reimagine your favourites Welsh translation: Ailddychmygwch eich ffefrynnau Shilpi is an illustrator & animator who hails from India. Since early childhood, she has been fascinated with illustrated books, animated movies and comics. After working for 3 years as a marketing professional, she pursued her masters in character animation for Central Saint Martins, UAL.…

The Weekly Challenge, 3rd June 2019 – Eye-Spy Nature

Spring has sprung and Summer is singing! Nature is blooming, buzzing, humming and growing all around us and this week’s Challenge invites you to celebrate and capture the little things that create the bigger picture. At a turning point in history – with climate change and sustainability at the forefront of global conversations – what…

25th January 2018 – Day Twenty Five – Abracadabra

A pinch of imagination, a dash of magic and a sprinkle of fun. Get your lab coat on, you’re creating a potion today. The possibilities are endless. DO For today’s challenge, we want you to create a potion. You can physically make it, draw it out or even write the ingredients for it. Is…

10th January 2018 – Day Ten – Paper Party

For today’s challenge you’re going to need one single piece of paper… that’s it. Oh and a sprinkle of imagination! Let’s see where we get to.. DO Create something using only a single sheet of paper. Rip it, cut it, fold it, screw it up. Whatever you like. It can be a model of…

Weekly Challenge, 30th April – Autobiographical Alphabet

This year we are crowdsourcing our challenges from around the country. Each challenge is set by a different organisation or initiative, which means we’ve seen everything from mysterious mask-making to powerful poetry to daring drawings. So… what’s next? Well firstly we’ll be featuring a challenge set by an individual. Georgina Scott. Georgina was a…

Day 1 – Lost and Found

Welcome to Day 1 of The January Challenge! Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds across the country have sent us their creative challenge ideas – and Yomi Adegoke is one of the three inspiring creative people who have helped us to choose them. Day 1 is designed by Yomi herself. Let’s get started!…

Day 17 – Finding Light

It’s the 17th January. Let’s find the light! Today’s challenge is from Elizabeth Blows. “I’m 45, female from Edinburgh with a creative mind who loves colour and cherry blossom trees. I’ve chosen this challenge because of colour! There’s a lack of it in January from the dark days and nights, so finding a cheerful colour…

The January Challenge, Day 22 – Pencil People

Take the time this Tuesday to look around you and observe the movements and character of someone around you… Doodle a stranger! Give yourself a maximum of 10 minutes – and see what you and your pencil create. Remember, it’s just a doodle – it doesn’t have to be perfect! If there are no strangers…

Create to Connect, Day 22 – On your Head

Your Space is a community wellbeing and outreach service operating in South and East Leeds. They work with the community to empower people with the skills and language to improve and maintain their mental wellbeing and physical health. Do What weird and wonderful headwear or hairstyles you can make? Can you balance books, braid your hair…

Your Survival Base

Creativity is…your survival base It’s the final week of Bea and Jill’s creative takeover! Throughout November we’ve made faceless self portraits, developed characters from different worlds and explored our favourite places. For their last prompt of the month, they invite us to explore what environment makes us feel at home. “We are Bea and Jill,…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd March 2021

This week’s challenge is from Waheeda Hales, a support worker in Bath who enjoys a lot of creative activities in her spare time. Waheeda challenges you to let the words around you speak for themselves… Remember, any person or organisation can set a 64 Million Artists challenge! If you have an idea (or if you know…

The Weekly Challenge, 23rd December 2019 – ‘Tis the Season

The 25th of December is fast approaching and people around the world are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. What does Christmas mean to you? Do you celebrate Christmas? Wherever you are for Christmas Day, and however you’ll be spending it – we hope that you enjoy your day and that this week’s challenge inspires some…

Create to Connect, Day 27 – A Picture Paints 1000 Words

Today’s challenge is set by Angela Jones, a tutor who works with a group of adults with learning disabilities. Today, she invites you to get creative with words and pictures. What story does your chosen picture tell? Do Choose a picture – it could be a photograph, from a magazine, a postcard, a piece of…

Recycle To Stitch

Day 16: Recycle To Stitch Welsh translation: Y Mwydyn “A collaboration between Eleanor and Sarah, Fast Fashion Therapy’s ambition is to create a more sustainable fashion industry through sharing clothing repair and up-cycling skills. Every month, we host free workshops at community spaces across London and online sharing ‘visible mending’, upcycling and essential sewing skills.…

The Weekly Challenge, 20th July 2020 – Pass It On

Got something you want to say? What’s on your mind? Get ready to Pass it On. This week’s challenge is set by Beccy McCray, who runs the Crafternoon Tea Club. She combines DIY craft and activism to create imaginative acts of resistance and invite more moments of human interaction in the world. She aims to blur the…

Weekly Challenge, 15th October – Meals of Tomorrow

As our population expands and our climate changes, what does the future of food look like? Can we feed the world in a way that is efficient and sustainable? Is local produce and seasonal eating the way forward, or do 3.5 million UK vegans have the answer? And what about the benefits of protein…

Day 24 – Finding Light

It’s the 24th January. Let’s find the light! Today’s challenge is from Elizabeth Blows. Remember: don’t worry if you can’t do the challenges every day, we’ll send you a summary list of ALL of the challenges at the end. “I’m 45, female from Edinburgh with a creative mind who loves colour and cherry blossom trees.…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 22 – Shaded Path

Today’s challenge is set by Claire Venus, who runs Creatively Conscious. Take a new path and notice what you find along the way. What’s your colour of the day? Go on a short walk – outside, in your house, or in your imagination. Notice the things you see which are a shade of the colour…

Bursting with health

DO: Take a photo of, or with something that represents ‘good health’ – try not to overthink it, just use whatever comes to mind! THINK: What do you associate with being healthy? How do you feel when your at your best? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if…

The January Challenge, Day 23 – HUMp Day

It’s Wednesday. Get yourself over the mid week hump with today’s challenge- pucker those lips and choose your tune… Form a humming choir! Grab the people nearest to you and see if you can get through a whole song of your choice.Can’t find any willing choir members? Fly solo! Can you get through a whole…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd June 2020 – Token of Love

The month of June is Pride month! Pride is a global celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and a chance to come together in love and friendship. As well as being a month long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of issues facing the community. It is an…

Day 30 – Shhh!

We’re coming to the end of The January Challenge 2021…but not just yet! Today’s challenge is from Rupinder Dulay. “I’m very old but with lots of imagination in South west Scotland. Poetry inspires me and takes me to another world. I like to build homes in the woods for fairies using only found materials…

The January Challenge, Day 16 – Highest Heights

Today is all about finding the balance and having some fun on our creative journey… Make something taller than you. Use what you can find around you to (safely!) create a tall, self-balancing structure. If you have more time: What is the name of your tower creation? Where would it stand, what is the purpose…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 1 – Welcome 2020!

Happy New Year! To get us started, the first challenge is set by the team at 64 Million Artists, who warmly welcome you to The January Challenge 2020. Come up with a creative way to present the date ‘2020’. Use any materials you might have to create or decorate your date. You could use art materials, things…

2nd January 2018 – Day Two – Five Faces

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Weekly Challenge, 5th March – #RebrandingBritishness

Set by Common Vision (an independent not-for-profit think tank), this week’s challenge inspires and opens discussion around identity. Common Vision have recently launched their creative initiative #RebrandingBritishness to crowdsource a new visual identity to celebrate both what is common and what is distinctive between people around the UK. So this week they are inviting you to join in!…

Weekly Challenge, 16th July – Don’t Worry

This week’s challenge was suggested to us by CoolTan Arts, an award winning arts in mental health charity run by and for adults with experience of mental health conditions. Inspiring positive mental health and wellbeing through the arts, they’re interested in ways to creatively support people to feel good and this activity does just that.…

We are Culture – Day 2 – Why I Love…

Today, it’s over to Louise Prince “Recently I responded to “Why I Love London” and found it a really useful exercise as it drew an immediate response” Do Think of a place or location that is important to you. Now, finish the sentence “Why I love…” with all of the things that you love…

Day 12 – A Rubbish Gift

Today it’s over to Helen! “I’m Helen, 45, from Newcastle upon tyne. I don’t like to see things go to waste and believe that everything is inherently beautiful and useful in it’s own way.” Do Today, keep the things that you would usually throw away – things like wrappers, envelopes or orange peels. Use…

Poet’s corner

DO: Write a five-line poem in 15 minutes. That’s it. There are no rules, no expectations and no set topic. This is simply your chance to write about anything that comes to mind, or anything that is on your mind. THINK: Did you find your inner poet? Did the challenge inspire any thoughts or memories?…

Community

Creativity is… Community This June, the creative prompts are brought to you by Month of Community! “The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Thirteen organisations work in partnership to help shine a light on all of the amazing things happening in our communities and…

Day 14 – The Shape Of You

Here’s what Jess Thom said about today’s challenge – “This challenge got me thinking and inspired me!” Day 14 we’re ready for you…let’s go! “When I’m outside, I see shapes in the clouds, and in the natural forms of flowers, leaves and landscapes. When I’m rummaging around antique & vintage fairs, I love the variety…

The Weekly Challenge, 24th June 2019 – Fly The Flag

“Can you name your human rights? Most of us were never taught them. We don’t know that each of us – every moment of every day – is invisibly protected by them.” Ai WeiWei To mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, artist Ai Weiwei has created a flag to celebrate universal…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd February 2021 – I’ve Got You Under My Skin

This week’s challenge is from our friends at All Change! Based in North London since 1985, All Change brings artists and communities together to produce original and authentic arts experiences, which develop understanding and make connections between people. Known in Your Bones, is an arts and heritage project from All Change, exploring the all-powerful influence of Vitamin D…

The Weekly Challenge, 7th September – Rice is Nice

This week’s challenge is from Ruth Hall, a regular 64 Million Artists’ Challenger, and a teacher from the northeast of England. Ruth is a mother, she’s passionate about human rights, mental health and creativity! From the 13th-19th September, Ruth is taking part in the ‘Ration Challenge’ fundraiser from Concern Worldwide. For one week, she’ll eat…

Body Portrait by the 64 Million Artists Community

Day 11: Body Portrait Welsh translation: Diwrnod 11: Portread o’ch Corff Draw a picture of your body, but not of how it looks, rather how it feels to be in it. You might want to draw your picture with your eyes closed so you can use all your senses to feel into your body, or…

Erasure Poetry

Day 5: Erasure Poetry Welsh translation: Cerddi dileu “I’m Rachel and I run boom saloon, a global media movement to democratise creativity for good. Boom Saloon work in collaboration with STAND, a peer support group for people living with young onset dementia – that is people who are diagnosed with dementia under the age of…

Day 23 – A Musical Moment

It’s Saturday, and time for a little musical moment…over to Nick Hoad, from Kent. Do Find a way to create some interesting sounds…and make some music! You could fill up glasses, tins or cans with different amounts of water. Find a wooden spoon and you’ve created a drum kit! What are the things around…

15th January 2018 – Day Fifteen – Draw on Everything

Let’s get back to basics today… drawing… but with an added twist! DO For today’s challenge we want you to draw (anything you like) – but you can’t use ANY art materials (pens, pencils, paints, colouring pencils, pastels etc). Get creative with anything else around you that you can use to draw. Lipstick? Mud? Food?…

Weekly Challenge, 14th May – Story of a Statue

It’s been almost a month since our last Gateshead challenge. Where has time gone? It clearly flies when we’re all getting creative (and having fun)! Ignited by Gateshead Council’s Culture team, this week we’re asking you to keep up the creative energy and revisit the Angel of the North in your minds to gather…

A photograph of Rathi smiling to camera.

Finding Music!

Creativity is…finding music wherever you are. This week’s prompt is from 64 Million Artists newest team member, our Chief Operating Officer – Rathi Kumar! Rathi has a passion for music and song…”I find that songs easily enter my head based on words or phrases spoken by people around me. When thinking about a creative prompt,…

The January Challenge, Day 9 – High Flyer

Today’s challenge is sure to get your Wednesday off to a flying start. Grab some paper, and let’s go up, up and away. Make and decorate a paper aeroplane! How far can you fly your plane? How big or how small can you make it? If you have more time: It’s race time! Get a…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 29 – Rewind

Day 29! It’s not long now until #TheJanuaryChallenge finale. Let’s rewind! Today we want you to look back at the month of challenges so far, and choose the one that you want to have a go at today. You could repeat one that you really enjoyed, or would like to do differently. You might have missed one that…

Capture Your Day

Day 4: Capture Your Day Welsh translation: Dal y Dydd “This creative prompt has been inspired by the method of Photovoice, a community and participatory research method. It is a powerful communication tool, empowering people and communities to understand and express their lived experiences and stories. “A picture paints 1000 words” and, as such, it…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 21 – Your Song

Today’s challenge is set by Jeremy, 62, from Kent. “A rustle through the grass and I know you are near; drenched in a bath of stars.” Jeremy’s song lyric, dedicated to his children. In today’s challenge you’re the world’s greatest songwriter and we want to hear your next hit! Imagine you’re the greatest songwriter in…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 2 – Give it Away Now

Today’s challenge is set by Artist, Writer and Speaker Steve Chapman. Since 2017 Steve has been making unique hand cut and handpainted wooden #freeart exhibits that he has left around the world. You can view some of them here. Today’s challenge invites you to make something beautiful, and then let it go… Take five to ten minutes…

The Weekly Challenge, 13th September 2021 – Let’s go for a Wander

This week’s challenge is from Street Wisdom – an everyday creative practice to use as you walk. “A smart fusion of mindfulness, neuroscience and wellness, it unlocks our minds and unblocks our creativity with every step. The perfect complement to static meditation, Street Wisdom takes us on a physical journey that not only calms and…

Version of You by the 64 Million Artists team

Day 1: Version of You Welsh translation: Diwrnod 1: Fersiwn Ohonoch Chi Imagine you are in a photobooth, ready to capture four different images of you. Capture four photos or drawings of yourself, in four different ways. We all have different sides to ourselves, moods we find ourselves in, roles we might play in communities…

Day 19 – Homemade Cover Band

It’s Tuesday, and time for some tunes… “My name is Sophie Wood and I come from South London. I like to run, bake, take care of my houseplants and sing loudly and badly and proudly! Music is really important to me. I want you to be in the shoes of the musicians you admire!”…

Weekly Challenge, 7th May – Make A Splash

We’ve heard Cass Art is on a mission. A mission to fill every town with artists by encouraging everyone to realise their creative talents. So this week we are featuring their Make A Splash challenge and together are inviting everyone to pick up a paintbrush! Welcome the spring season with a splash of colour and start experimenting with…. Watercolour!…

Weekly Challenge 12th Nov – Talking Trees

Create to Connect, Day 14 – #CreateToConnect

Today is the final day of Create to Connect – two weeks of mini creative challenges to keep us doing, thinking and sharing at home. If you don’t receive the daily emails, pop us an email at [email protected] to get involved with the next steps. Write an acrostic poem that spells out ‘Create To Connect.’…

26th January 2018 – Day Twenty Six – Hear me roar

I’m sure at one point or another we’ve all thought about what animal we would be in another life… DO Today we’d like you to draw yourself as an animal. Maybe it’s your favourite animal, your alter-ego or an animal that you think represents your traits and skills. Are you more of a lion,…

The Weekly Challenge, 23rd September 2019 – A Happy Home

Tuesday 24th September is the first ever National Day of Arts in Care Homes. Follow the creative activity of care homes, artists, arts organisations, museums, galleries, relatives and volunteers across England, and find all sorts of toolkits and fun resources here. Arts in Care Homes believe that promoting creative activity enhances the health, wellbeing…

The Weekly Challenge, 28th September 2020 – “A Peaceful Hobby”

This week’s challenge is set by Mia, 13 years old from Hertfordshire. Mia is a baker, a gardener, an artist, a badminton player…and an origami superstar. Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures and comes from the Japanese words oru, to fold, and kami, paper. This week, Mia’s here to…

Day 23 – Make a Stink

What’s that smell….? It’s Day 23! Thank you Julia for some Saturday inspiration. “I’m Julia Collar. I’m passionate about sensory communication and creativity, and the ways in which they support mental wellbeing. Sensory creativity helps build people’s personal understanding of ways to regulate and manage through big feelings. I’ve chosen this challenge because it…

The Weekly Challenge, 23rd November – The World from My Window

This week’s challenge is from The World from my Window (TWFMW), the home for storytellers… “We’re a growing global anthology of stories from the windows of the world which was started during the first UK lockdown by two old school friends. So far we’ve had nearly 1000 stories submitted from over 75 countries; stories from the rooftops…

Day 8 – The Actual

Our three collaborators, Lemn Sissay, Yomi Adegoke and Jess Thom have each selected 31 challenges from the hundreds that were sent in from people of all ages and backgrounds across the country. Every Friday, everybody will come together to do the same challenge! Today’s challenge is from Inua Ellams! Born in Nigeria in 1984,…

The Weekly Challenge, 30th August 2021 – Become a Performer

This week’s challenge is brought to you by Theo Ioannou, a community artist, poet, theatre-maker and producer. Theo works with refugees and migrants and is a founding member of COVert Arts, a Coventry-based, grassroots artists collective that addresses the needs of local communities that have traditionally been barred from the arts. Theo was part of…

Day 27 – Wrapped Up

Today, it’s over to Amanda! “I’m Amanda White and I have a part time business as a gift wrapper. I love doing anything creative, I love meeting people and I love growing veg ! I’m based in Bristol. You can find lots of inspiration on my Instagram feed and in my IGTVs.” Due to lockdown…

Day 1 – I Remember

Welcome to Day 1 of The January Challenge – 31 days of creative challenges to kickstart your year! Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds across the country have sent us their creative challenge ideas – and Lemn Sissay is one of the three inspiring creative people who have helped us to choose them. Day…

The Weekly Challenge, 6th May 2019 – An Eye for Detail

April was #AutismAwarenessMonth and this week’s Challenge is designed to keep the conversation going and growing. DreamBox Education works to celebrate the potential and ability of autistic individuals by empowering them and their support networks; parents, carers, teachers and support workers through creating accessible and stimulating environments for creative conversation and tools. DreamBox Education have…

Day 19 – All sorts of Days

It’s Tuesday 26th January, and Ben’s turn to set a challenge! “I’m Ben Bradshaw, a poet and theatre-maker from Hull. I love to write, listen to music and analyse everything! Everybody had good days and bad days. I think it’s fascinating to see how people creatively respond to their interpretation of their own behaviours ”…

Perfectly Imperfect

Creativity is…perfectly imperfect. Over the next three week’s we’ll be introducing you to 64 Million Artists newest board members. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and we have a board to support us in three main ways: Share our vision and values and be the guardians of these, helping us to stay on track with…

The Weekly Challenge, 8th July 2019 – Nature in Focus

Nature is the proud home of many of the textures, shapes, patterns and colours that inspire art. This week, nature provides the backdrop for your creative endeavours…all you need to do is go and find it. Cut a shape out of some paper and use it to frame nature! You could cut the frame of…

Creativity for Change by the 64 Million Artists team

Day 31: Creativity for Change Welsh translation: Diwrnod 31: Creadigrwydd ar Gyfer Newid Today is the last day of The January Challenge 2026 – and the final day of the final January Challenge! We have LOVED the last 12 years of creativity, and hearing about, seeing and sharing so many wonderful moments of creativity with…

Heart Beat

Day 24: Heart Beat Welsh translation: Curiad Calon “I’m a Ghanaian born British multidisciplinary artist, librarian, coach and group facilitator. I live and work in Hull, and around the country. I have an academic background in Architecture and over 20 years experience facilitating workshops as a creative practitioner. My work includes African drumming, drum circles,…

The Weekly Challenge, 13th December 2021 – 3 Weeks To Go!

With three weeks to go until The January Challenge 2022, let’s explore the three themed programmes you can choose from! Each programme is full of brilliant ideas, and is designed to take you on a creative journey… We are Human – 31 challenges to explore the senses, the natural world and what makes us…

Shape Shifting

Day 23: Shape Shifting Welsh translation: Symudliw Hello artists and friends, My name is Deirdre and I’m an artist based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I work for the Black Box on a project called Express Yourself Social Cafe. We are a creative group of disabled people, who meet once a week to enjoy art and…

Create to Connect, Day 4 – Little box of Calm

YoungMinds are leading the fight for young people’s mental health. Right now, at a time when so many young people’s lives have been turned upside down, they’re working to make sure young people get the best possible mental health support, and know that whatever they’re going through, they are not alone. Do Find and gather things that help…

The Weekly Challenge, 16th November – Gag Cartoon!

This week, it’s over to Bridie Jackson, a musician based in Newcastle, who challenges you to create your own gag cartoon! “Hello! My name is Bridie Jackson and I’m a musician based in Newcastle. I did the 64 Million Artists The January Challenge back in 2018 because I needed a bit of creative inspiration during the…

The Weekly Challenge, 11th October 2021 – Something New

Sunday 10th October was World Mental Health Day and this week, adult education college City Lit are celebrating with the Mental Wealth Festival! This week we bring you a challenge inspired by their programme. “The Festival will focus on ‘Positive Impact’, and ways to adapt to the changes in our relationships with ourselves, other…

The Weekly Challenge, 5th July 2021 – At Home

In 2025, Rotherham will be the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture! Over the past 2 years 64 Million Artists have been working with Rotherham Council, local partners and children and young people across Rotherham to design exciting events and celebrations to get ready – starting now! This week we’re exploring what home means…

Day 11 – Positive Connections

We’re nearly half way through our journey! And today, Angela’s challenge is here to get us thinking about moments in a bigger journey… “I am a full time carer from Brighton – who writes a bit on the side! I realise that most of my memorable moments have happened outside, in nature… and they aren’t…

The January Challenge, Day 30 – Your Turn

It’s the final stretch. Happy day 30! You’ve been great at following the challenges so far, which is why we think it’s time for you to take the reins… Make up and set someone else a challenge. Anything goes – as long as it inspires their creativity (& is simple, fun and free)! You can…

The Weekly Challenge, 13th May 2019 – #GetCreativeFestival

It’s time to Get Creative! Get Creative Festival (Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th May 2019) is well under way, shining a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place in local communities and encouraging people to try their hand at something new. This huge annual celebration of creativity aims to give everyone the…

Day 3 – Beauty is Everywhere

Today’s challenge is from Helen! “I am 54, I like words, looking at things, dancing and walking. I had this idea walking to work, years ago. As I was passing under a pigeon latrine railway bridge, I wondered how its ugliness might be brightened up…” Do Find something that you think is beautiful, in a…

Bring it to life

Day 25: Bring it to life Welsh translation: Dod yn fyw Hello! With the warmest of greetings. I’ve chosen today’s challenge because I was chosen to be one of eight artists who have experienced homelessness in the UK to work for Arts and Homeless international, I have thought a lot about objects I had whilst…

Day 6 – ‘See Through’ Photography

Today’s challenge is from Ginny Koppenhol! “I’m a portrait photographer from Lancashire, and am 40 years old. I was an Occupational Therapist in mental health services, before I started my own photography business 5 years ago. I love to promote creativity, especially in adults who may be fearful of trying new things or…

13th January 2018 – Day Thirteen – Body Music

Let’s hear your music skills today… don’t have an instrument? We’ve got that covered! DO Find creative ways to make music using your body. You can tap your feet or even clap whilst stomping the ground, maybe even beatbox. We just want to see how you can create music using yourself as the instrument! THINK…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 31 – Celebrate!

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the last day of The January Challenge 2020. It doesn’t matter if you’ve done one or thirty-one challenges – today, we’re ending the month with celebration. Today’s challenge is to celebrate your creativity! You could create a January souvenir, make yourself a medal, have a dance – do whatever it is you…

The January Challenge, Day 2 – Thumbs Up

No two people are the same – and neither are their fingerprints! Today’s challenge is a celebration of our individuality as people, and our commonality as artists. (It’s also really fun…) Create fingerprint people! Find a material to use (paint, ink, coffee….get your thinking cap on!), then print your fingers into it and onto some…

Silly Self Portrait

Day 28: Silly Self Portrait Welsh translation: Hunan bortread gwirion “I am a comedian and community arts facilitator based in Birmingham. I work within a few disciplines, writing, improv, crafting, and photography. I began to embrace myself more when I started focusing on enjoying being silly and weird rather than worrying about how others perceived…

That peaceful place

Day 13: That peaceful place Welsh translation: Y man heddychlon hwnnw Hello my name is Ica Headlam I’m a Creative Practitioner based in Aberdeen Scotland. Up until May 2023 I was also a qualified children and families social worker with 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable young adults, and families across Aberdeen. So a little…

Create to Connect, Day 30 – Tree of Life

Today’s challenge is set by Phoebe, a mental health nurse. Recovery is at the heart of all the work on her ward, and this drawing exercise is a fun and creative way to reflect on what nourishes us and gives us strength. Draw a tree and add words, colours and symbols to represent your life.…

Art Zines

Creativity is… Art Zines. We’re so excited to leap into our very first Zinetober with the awesome Cut Out Club. Cut Out Club began as a welcoming space for all to explore collage zine-making, with workshops designed to spark creativity and collaboration. Partnered with St. Margaret’s House in London, the club is expanding its…

We are Connected – Day 3 – Connect and Create

Today’s challenge has been inspired by all sorts of ideas that were sent to us, and that came out of creative workshops. So, although this idea is from us at 64 Million Artists – really it’s a little bit of a lot of people’s imagination – just like the challenge. Do What does the…

The January Challenge 2020 – Day 14, We Are Family

Today’s challenge is set by the Family Arts Campaign. The Family Arts Campaign is a national initiative to increase access to arts and culture for families of all ages. The word ‘family’ takes on all sorts of different meanings, and comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes and places. It might mean your siblings, your pets, your friends,…

The Weekly Challenge, 29th November 2021 – Make and Decorate

This week Art Star brings a challenge to get in the mood for the holiday season… Art Star makes colourful craft kits and paper decorations. Founder Jo Hill is on a mission to make it easy for you to create beautiful and sustainable decorations for your home, making the everyday a celebration! Do Make…

A moment of calm

DO: Set a timer and sit quietly for five minutes. Reflect and take in your surroundings. Notice the sounds as well as the sights – enjoy just being in the moment. THINK: What did you notice? Did you find it easy to sit quietly? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or…

Re-imagining a room!

Creativity is… Johari Window. This April, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation presents a line up of creative prompts from resident artists of their studios that engage with the local community through their work. “The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world by dismantling barriers to art…

Creativity is Potential! by The Agency of Change

Day 15: Creativity is Potential! Welsh translation: Diwrnod 15: Creadigrwydd yw Posibilrwydd! Look around you, and find one small object that stands out. Observe its color, texture and shape. What else could it be? Change it to something outside of its normal use. Can you transform into something new – a sculpture, a poem…

Treasure Hunt by Gloucester Community Building Collective

Day 18: Treasure Hunt Welsh translation: Diwrnod 18: Helfa Drysor What treasures are there in your home, place of work, community or local neighbourhood? Spend 5 minutes or more exploring and collect anything you consider precious (that you are allowed to take!) Gather your items and photograph, draw them or make a sculpture out of…

Word Art

Day 19: Word Art Welsh translation: Celf geiriau This creative prompt is from prisoners in HMP Berwyn, a male Category C prison situated in North Wales. The men in HMP Berwyn have been involved in creative workshops where they have had the opportunity to design creative activities for them to complete in their cells, using…

The Weekly Challenge, 10th August 2020 – Fortunately, Unfortunately

Maggie Delwiche is a teacher who gets creative! Maggie’s work is all about play…and encouraging play anywhere, and at any age. You can read more about some of her creative ideas here. Fortunately, this week’s challenge is here! Unfortunately…you’re going to have to read the next paragraph to find out what it is….DoTell a ‘fortunately, unfortunately’ story.…

3rd January 2018 – Day Three – Blurb it out

It’s Day 3 of #TheJanuaryChallenge. Have you always dreamed of writing a book? Now’s the time to think about it.. and if you haven’t, don’t worry! There’s always one story we can tell.. DO Imagine you’ve written a novel and the only thing missing is the blurb – you know, the couple of paragraphs on the back…

Food for thought

DO: Be creative with your food, can you make it look like something else? Consider the different colours and textures on the plate in front of you and make something new. THINK: How did you find the challenge? Were there any surprises? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too…

We are Human – Day 2 – The Marks We Make

Today’s challenge is from Julia Underwood! “I like to think of myself as a creative person who enjoys completing these little challenges. I find ideas and inspiration from people and places around me. I was shown a video of someone creating a fantasy landscape from a handprint – and that was enough to have me…

The Weekly Challenge, 13th April 2020 – Micro Poem

‘Poetry is a piece of alchemy, a piece of magic, and it’s available to all of us’ Lemn Sissay Creative Manchester are based at the University of Manchester, championing creativity and innovation by bringing educators, civic leaders and employers together. This week, they invite you to get creative with words. Have a go at writing…

The January Challenge, Day 31 – Celebrate!

Congrats! You’ve made it to the last day of #TheJanuaryChallenge 2019. What better way to end the month, than party! Today’s challenge is to celebrate! Do whatever you love to do when you celebrate. Maybe it’s dancing, or going out (and making a party hat to wear), or eating your favourite dessert. What a journey…

The Weekly Challenge, 5th April 2021 – Making Moves

This week’s challenge is from dance duo Back2Basix. Run by twin sisters from Spain, Leah & Marta, Back2Basix tell stories through dance, movement and words. They challenge us to explore our creativity through movement. Express yourself! “Our drive is to inspire play and awaken thought and reflection, and create work that stems from knowing there are endless…

Get down

DO: Put on some music and do a dance that you associate with your culture or personality. Try a traditional dance of the country you’re from or remember something you danced to in your childhood. Let yourself go! THINK: How did you find the experience? Was it easy? Hard? Fun?! SHARE your response with us!…

Day 5 – Leading Words

Today’s challenge is from Natalie Tharraleos! “I am 55 years young and live in Harehills Leeds. I like to do anything that inspires people’s creativity, unites people and uplifts communities. I believe many of our current systems need reorganization and to evolve from listening to people and responding to the needs of communities. I believe…

The Weekly Challenge, 5th August – #Freewheeling

August 8th is Cycle to Work Day! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cycled in years or have never cycled at all – Cycle to Work Day is just about giving it a go, and having some wheely good fun outside of your normal routine. To celebrate, Cycling Scotland challenge you to explore the feeling…

A journey with purpose

Day 6: A journey with purpose Welsh translation: Taith ag iddi bwrpas Eden Court Highlands is a cultural venue in the north of Scotland and the largest multi-arts organisation in the country. The original theatre was built in 1976 with a major capital project and a further capital project was completed in 2007, expanding the…

Day 3 – Pocket of Hope

For Day 3, it’s over to “It’s Not Your Birthday, But…” – an organisation that believes in the power of letters, words and visual arts to bring people together, challenge assumptions and build empathy. “We’ve chosen this challenge to encourage proactive sharing of what gives us hope. We love the idea that people will take…

Day 7 – Light as a Feather

Day 7 is from Kate Peto in Hertfordshire. “I am inspired by every aspect of birds. During lockdown my daughter and I became avid bird watchers, charting the progress of a family of blus tits and starlings. A joy to our hearts!” Do Create a bird – it might be a drawing, a mini sculpture,…

Create to Connect, Day 6 – You are Poetry

This poetry challenge is set by Sophie Symington, a teacher from Birmingham who’s finding fun and engaging ways to support homeschooling. Today – you are poetry! Do Make a ‘Kenning Poem’ about you. A Kenning is a pair of words that describes something without calling it by it’s name. A Kenning poem uses a list of Kennings…

Flag of Unity by Pearson Subject Advisors

Day 9: Flag of Unity Welsh translation: Diwrnod 9: Baner Undod A flag is a sign, signal or symbol of something. Design a flag that symbolises unity, as a demonstration of love, inclusivity and belonging. Think about what messages or images you’d like to share on your flag. Maybe it’s words of welcome or…

Weekly Challenge, 12th March – Your Online Self

In the past we’ve prompted you to creatively self reflect in the real world but we’ve never asked you to reflect in the online world… who are you online? What do you share about yourself, maybe on social media or the world wide web? Sounds pretty abstract, right? That’s why for this week’s guest…

We Are Human – Day 1 – One Line Self Portrait

Today’s challenge is from Pearl! “My name is Pearl, I’m 38 years old, I’m originally from Dublin Ireland but live in Wiltshire with my family. I think it is interesting to create any kind of portrait, but to do a self portrait in any form really makes us look at ourselves.” You can find…

Day 14 – Kintsugi

Today’s challenge is from Lucy, 27 from Nottingham. Here’s what Yomi said about Lucy’s challenge! “This challenge resonated with me the most..and I’m really, really looking forward to doing it. I love the idea of finding uses for things that are apparently broken. I think it’s amazing in terms of sustainability, and I also love…

The Weekly Challenge, 12th July 2021 – Story Generator

This week Jack from Bristol challenges us to dive into our imagination! “I have always loved writing and find it most exciting when you have to think on your feet and find new creative ways to present ideas.” Let’s get storytelling… Do Pick 2 people, 2 animals, 2 objects, 1 hope and 1 fear.…

Making Waves

Day 12: Making Waves Welsh translation: Creu Tonnau “Creativity has led me to connections with people that I wouldn’t have connected with otherwise, and visits to parts of the world I wouldn’t have gone to otherwise. But working creatively has also led me to discover unexpected things about myself – fears, hopes, forgotten memories.” To…

The Weekly Challenge, 15th July 2019 – Challenge 59

A famous fast-food restaurant once promised to serve its customers in 59 seconds. On average a 6-year old will now spend 6.5 hours a day on a screen. How do you spend your time? This week’s Challenge comes from Challenge 59, who co-create 59 second dance films with children and their teachers, exploring issues in…

Day 2 – Ten Minute Poem

It’s Day 2! The January Challenge is all about trying something new and seeing what happens. Find something to write with, and let’s go! Today’s challenge is from Michelle Wright. “I’m Michelle, 50 something from Merseyside. I chose this challenge because poetry is close to my heart and I feel we can include it in…

Day 12 – Black out Poem

To take us into Tuesday – it’s over to Caroline Ridley-Duff! “I’m 53 years old, mum of 2 grown up kids (and 2 cats) When I’m not creating collages, poems and stories, I am out running (or baking cakes in the kitchen!). I have had great fun experimenting with blackout poetry and I find…

Weekly Challenge, 25th June – Building Bridges

What communities are you a part of? What makes them a supportive environment to be in? How could you improve these connections? Impact Hub Islington is an open community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, doers and dreamers, powered by a shared workspace and learning environment. They want to invite people in to build a better world together.…

The Weekly Challenge, 19th July 2021 – Have Your Say

64 Million Artists run The January Challenge – 31 days of fun, quick and free creative challenges to kickstart your year. Over the next 4 weeks we are hosting free workshops for people to get creative and ‘Have Your Say’ on what a great January Challenge could look and be like. We will be exploring…

Wonder

Creativity is…wonder We’re excited to share the last creative prompts of this February, from our fantasic friends at London Writers’ Salon! “London Writers’ Salon is on a mission to help every human realise their creative potential through writing. We provide a home for writers around the world to grow a writing practice, refine their writing…

The Weekly Challenge, 19th April 2021 – Nature is a Human Right

To celebrate Earth Day this Thursday 22nd April, this week’s challenge is from Nature is a Human Right! An organisation dedicated to making access to green space a recognised human right, both in title and in practice. “11 million people in the UK are living in the nation’s greyest areas, with 2.7 million not having…

Day 10 – Paint it On

Today’s challenge is from Juliet Sebestyen, a 72 year old Londoner! Do Get painting – without paint! Find something with a natural colour to use – it might be food, tea, coffee or something from the outside, like leaves or mud. You could even paint your face…or you could even use make-up to paint with!…

Shape the Day by Bexley Wellbeing Partnership

Day 13: Shape the Day Welsh translation: Diwrnod 13: Creu Siâp i’r Diwrnod Today’s prompt is to create shapes using your body. You could put on a song, and make big or small shapes in response to the beat and rhythm. You could draw a shape on a map, then go for a stroll or…

Weekly Challenge, 26th March – Signs of Spring

Our wonderful colleague Ed Ikin from Wakehurst (wild botanic garden) is with us as part of The Clore Leadership Programme placement and has kindly set this week’s challenge for us… As the clocks go forward and the days get brighter we hope to be seeing a transition of seasons as we move into spring. Respond to your awakening senses and join…

The Weekly Challenge, 18th October 2021 – Black History

This week’s challenge is from 64 Million Artist’s Community Coordinator, Yashoda Rodgers! October is Black History Month and this week we are celebrating through exploring places, and the stories that can be uncovered within them. Let’s share our knowledge and learnings and continue to do so all year round… Do Choose a location, it…

The Weekly Challenge, 9th December 2019 – Creative Commute

It can often feel like the routines and schedules of daily life leave little time in the day to enjoy our creativity. This week’s challenge from creativity champion, wellbeing advocate and “recovering perfectionist” Annette French reminds us that we can celebrate our creativity in all sorts of ways, and in all sorts of spaces. How…

Chains of Hope by Warm Welcome Campaign

Day 19: Chains of Hope Welsh translation: Diwrnod 19: Cadwyni Gobaith Create a Chain of Hope. The chains could be paper chains or textile chains, or linked paper dolls – anything that links together to demonstrate a sense of connection and belonging. In Warm Welcome Spaces up and down the country, friendships are forged…

The January Challenge, Day 19 – Word Play

The 26 letters of the English alphabet make around a quarter of a million words – and more are created every year. Today, let’s celebrate language…and have some meaningful fun… Play with words to create new meanings. Is ‘sublime’ a sub par variety of lime? Is ‘brexit’ sitting down to eat your breakfast? Over to…

20th January 2018 – Day Twenty – 1..2..3 Action!

Let’s admit, adverts aren’t our favourite thing to watch between shows… but what if they were made by us? DO Today’s challenge is really different. We want you to create an advert for something you’re really passionate about. You can make an advert about tennis, about cooking – or even about how much you love…

Weekly Challenge, 21st May – #HowFar100

This week we’re inviting you to join a very current debate that celebrates the past whilst encouraging a more positive future. Set by the Young Women’s Trust as part of their #HowFar100 campaign marking the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote, they want to know how you’d shape the future of women’s equality. What else needs to…

Day 28 – Wearable Art

We’re nearing the end of The January Challenge – today, create something to keep with us! “My name is name Bethany Pound Green and I am 24 years old and I have learning disability and speech problems. I live in South East London. I like to make jewellery, take photographs and dance. I am also…

Weekly Challenge – 17th December- Santa’s Litter Helpers

‘Tis the season of giving…and of recycling our waste! This week’s challenge has been set by The Little Litter Pickers– a community awareness group that aims to reduce the negative impact that plastic and litter has on our planet and oceans. Shocked by the amount of litter they saw everywhere, they have turned their hobby into…

The Weekly Challenge, 15th November 2021 – I Choose Me

This week’s challenge is from 64 Million Artists Associate Michaela Tranfield! “I’m 22, from London and I’ve found it tough to put boundaries in place in the past but I think they’re fundamental to my mental health. I want to start practising healthy behaviours way before the new year starts so they become habitual.…

Create to Connect, Day 11 – Colour Dash

An oldie but a goodie! Today’s challenge is a colourful reminder that there’s always something new to notice… Choose a colour to suit your day. In 5 minutes, find as many objects around you that are that colour. If you are with other people – each of you could choose a different colour! How many…

Weekly Challenge, 19th February – Find the Light

We’re sure you’ll be happy to see our mornings and evenings get brighter and to experience those fleeting moments of sunshine as we move more towards spring. As this light enters into our lives this week, we want you to consider the things that get in the way. What’s blocking the light and what’s…

Weave Together by Wales Arts Health and Well-being Network (in Partnership with Hapus)

Day 27: Weave Together Welsh translation: Diwrnod 27: Gwehyddu gyda’i Gilydd Today’s theme is ‘weave’. To create a weave, use natural materials like sticks or leaves and weave them together to create a simple pattern. You could also use strips of paper or material or pastry…or your fingers! Reflect on what you have…

DAY 17 – Part, Present, Future

It’s Sunday 17th January 2021…but not in your imagination! “I’m Shannon, I’m 35 and living in Leicester. I’m fascinated by the Victorian era. I think recent events have led to everyone feeling a bit trapped in a modern monotony and it frees the mind a bit to imagine an alternative world/lifestyle and how we might…

Dress up day

Day 22: Dress up day Welsh translation: Diwrnod gwisgo i fyny Hello, I’m Laura. I live in St Ives, Cornwall, famous for white sandy beaches, the Tate, Barbara Hepworth Museum and our many art galleries. Oh, in 2022 we were voted as the Happiest place to live. We get very crowded with tourists in the…

Create to Connect, Day 29 – A Ten Word Love Story

Tender is an education and arts charity committed to preventing domestic abuse. They deliver healthy relationship programmes to young people, providing the opportunity to learn about relationships and identify where to seek support. The #10WordLoveStories campaign is designed to keep connected with children and young people online, and to continue to deliver their message: Acting to…

Made To Measure

Creativity is… made to measure. A New Direction is a not for profit organisation that generates opportunities for children and young people to develop their creativity. I Am Festival is their yearly celebration empowering Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people to explore their creativity. Over the past eight years, the festival has provided a platform…

Pass It On by Charities Learning Consortium

Day 30: Pass It On Welsh translation: Diwrnod 30: O Law i Law Write a letter to someone. Anyone of your choice. Pick the first person who came into your mind. Express how you feel about them or share something you’d like to tell them. Once you’ve written your letter, think about what…

Letter from an object

Day 4: Letter from an object Welsh translation: Llythyr gan wrthrych I’m a writer, poet and author. I’m also the Children’s Laureate of wales 2023 -2025. I hope to inspire a positive connection to literature by sharing my own work and encouraging others to explore creative writing for themselves. I visit schools, libraries and festivals…

Day 16 – I Care

It’s Saturday, and we’re already halfway through January! Today’s challenge is from Tash. “I’m 27 years old and originally from Wakefield. I enjoy getting creative, being outdoors, writing & cooking. In more difficult times, it feels harder than ever to keep creative. The thing that keeps me going and feeling bright are the people…

The January Challenge, Day 27 – Local Historian

It’s Sunday! A good day to put on your explorer hat… Find out the story behind a local landmark or building and share in a creative way. Choose the first thing that comes to your mind – find out who built it, why it’s there, how old it is and any interesting facts you can!…

Create to Connect, Day 31 – Make your Mark!

Day 31! We’ve come to the end of #CreateToConnect – 31 days of challenges to keep us connected, curious and creative at home. We’ve created to connect with ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, with people that we know, and with people that we don’t know. Whether you did thirty one challenges or just the one,…

The Weekly Challenge, 19th August 2019 – #AllAgesAugust

This August, United for All Ages is celebrating intergenerational action to improve care, housing, health and learning while addressing loneliness, ageism and division in our society. For the very first #AllAgesAugust, festivals, fetes, sports days, holidays and play days that get older and younger people together are being shared online using the hashtag. Share your own intergenerational…

The Weekly Challenge, 4th March 2019 – BookFace

The readers, writers, storytellers and book lovers amongst us, get ready – Thursday 7th March is World Book Day! In true celebration of the joy of books, this week’s challenge is set by Guille- Allès Library, the only public library for Guernsey, and a hub for culture, learning and community life. Established in 1888 by…

The Weekly Challenge, 31st May 2021 – CALM TAKEOVER – Familiar, Unfamiliar

It’s the final week of #TheWeeklyChallenge takeover with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and #CALMArtCollective. We have spent this month discovering the magic of freewriting, reflecting on our silver linings, using our senses to explore colour and created a museum of us! As we enter June this week, let’s embrace our comforts through new perspectives.…

Create to Connect, Day 28 – Whatever the Weather

Today’s challenge comes from artist and curator Aidan Moesby, who explores climate change and mental health using installations and performance. “I like to use metaphors in my work, particularly things around the natural world and especially the weather. Think about how you are feeling and try and express it in metaphor.” Do Can you represent the…

The Weekly Challenge, 11th March 2019 – Common Ground

Spring is springing – embrace the spring in your step! The seasons are marching on and new buds, shoots and colours seem to arrive over night. This week, Artist and Photographer Su Fahy challenges you to step outside and use the changing weather to get creative in response to your surroundings, and explore our common ground.…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 8 – Winter Haiku

Today’s challenge is set by Ruth, 40, a teacher from Northeast England. A haiku is a short poem, traditionally inspired by nature or the seasons. Get 2020 off to a creative start with a winter haiku of your own. Write a ‘winter haiku.’ Experiment with describing the sounds and smells of a winter day. A haiku…

Weekly challenge, 3rd December – Celebrate good times!

It’s a week of firsts and lasts! Welcome to the first of the weekly December challenges, and the last Gateshead challenge of the year (where has the year gone?!). We’ve had regular challenges in celebration of Gateshead’s Angel of the North 20th birthday. We’ve written birthday cards, made models of landmarks, become local historians…

The Weekly Challenge, 11th February 2019 – Mirror Mirror

This week’s challenge is set by Charlotte Penn – a mover and shaker from Croydon. Charlotte is a dance and drama teacher, working in several settings across south west London. She is mostly found at Ravenstone Primary School, teaching dance and learning all her cool new moves from the wonderful children there. This week, we…

Day 15 – Festival Fun

It’s Friday! And on Friday’s, everybody taking part in The January Challenge comes together to do the same challenge. We have lots of exciting things coming up over the next couple of weeks, and we can’t wait to share the creative action with you! Stay tuned for more fun to come (and make sure you’re…

Day 4 – Part Time Superhero

It’s Monday morning – and it’s time to kickstart your superpowers! “Hi! I’m Anna from Finland. Last spring, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with ADHD. It was such a relief for me and it explained a lot of my past experiences. I love arts and crafts. Creative problem solving is my…

Day 11 – Stack of Socks

It’s Monday morning and the start of a whole new week of The January Challenge. Pull your socks up, let’s go! Today’s challenge is from Jenny Williams. “I’m a 40 year old mum and mental health nurse. I like starting hobbies then drifting off and trying something new, so a whole month of new…

Create to Connect, Day 1 – Creative Companion

Welcome to day 1 of #CreateToConnect! Two weeks of mini creative challenges to keep us doing, thinking and sharing at home. Share your work on social media using #CreateToConnect, in Whatsapp groups, with your colleagues, friends, family, neighbours – or simply keep your own creativity journal. People take part in challenges in all sorts of…

1st January 2018 – Day One – Self Awards

Welcome to Day 1 of #TheJanuaryChallenge. The first of a 31 day journey where you’ll discover, create, share and have some fun. What better way to kickstart the New Year and #TheJanuaryChallenge than to think about what you’d like to achieve in 2018. DO Imagine you’re attending the Oscars and create yourself a trophy…

The Weekly Challenge, 1st March 2021 – Free Books Campaign

This Thursday, March 4th, is World Book Day and we are celebrating with the Free Books Campaign! Free Books Campaign, founded by Sofia Akel in July 2020, distributes free books by authors of colour to those who can’t afford or access them. “No person should be denied the right to education and opportunity to read diverse…

Day 26 – Story Swap

Today’s challenge is from Mulualem – find something to write with, and let’s get started… “I’m Mulualem Getachew and I’m a script writer, director and actor. I have been working on movies in Ethiopia. My challenge is about exploring different identities. I have written a story about a lady who was born in Ethiopia and…

The Weekly Challenge 2020, 17th February – Mind and Matter

This week’s challenge is set by The Hub at Wellcome Collection. Wellcome Collection is ‘the free museum and library for the incurably curious,’ that explores the connections between science, medicine, life and art. Wellcome Collection uses objects to tell stories. And now, it’s over to you… Can you think of an object that you might use…

Weekly Challenge, 27th August – We’re all going on a summer holiday ♫

We thought for this week’s challenge we would set an activity here at 64 Million Artists! We’ve been beavering away for most of the summer, developing new projects, nurturing existing ones and generally trying to practice creativity and self care. But in doing so, we almost forgot to book our summer holidays! We therefore…

Day 4 – Internal Weather Forecast

Today’s challenge is from Charlotte! “My name is Charlotte. I am from Germany. I love English poetry. Poetry reminds us that our experience of the elements and of our emotions bear some resemblance. Taking a moment to compose an internal weather report is not only fun, prompting us to play with language and imagery,…

The January Challenge, Day 3 – Colour Dash

For today’s colourful challenge we want you to explore your location and capture the rainbow! Choose a colour that you want to represent your day today. In 5 minutes, find as many objects around you that are that colour. If you are in a group – each of you could choose a different colour! How…

Creativity Is… World of Steg

Creativity is… world of Steg. This April, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation presents a line up of creative prompts from resident artists of their studios that engage with the local community through their work. “The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world by dismantling barriers to art…

Create to Connect, Day 7 – Time Capsule

Today’s challenge is from Company Three. Company Three believe that teenagers should be better understood, listened to and celebrated, and make plays that help young people tell their own stories and make their own change. The Coronavirus Time Capsule is a new project that they are sharing with groups of young people around the world, and you can…

29th January 2018 – Day Twenty Nine – Rewind

It’s not long now until #TheJanuaryChallenge finale… quick, let’s rewind. DO Today we want you to look back at all the challenges you’ve done so far, and redo your favourite one. You can even redo the one you wish you did differently or had longer to do. THINK Why did you choose this challenge?…

Day 1 – Conversations with a Lamp post

Welcome to Day 1 of The January Challenge – 31 days of creative challenges to kickstart your year. Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds across the country have sent us their creative challenge ideas – and Jess Thom is one of the three inspiring creative people who have helped us to choose them. You’ve…

A Musical Day

Day 10: A Musical Day Welsh translation: Diwrnod cerddorol “Daventry Hill School primarily serves the community of Daventry and the surrounding areas in the South West of Northamptonshire. We are a co-educational all-through (4-18) school for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school,…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 17 – What do you stand for?

Today’s challenge is set by ethical menswear company Brothers We Stand. From ‘I <3 NY’, to ‘Choose Love’, slogan tees have been a part of fashion culture since the 60’s. Now it’s your time to make a stand. Design a slogan t-shirt. What statement do you want to make to the world? Find your words! They might…

The Weekly Challenge, 20th April 2020 – These Things

This week’s challenge is set by Art Psychotherapist Tracey Downing. Tracey’s challenge is inspired by the memories in the sights, sounds and smells around her. What stories can you find in the things around you? ‘These things make me think of you.’ Choose something in your surroundings that reminds you of someone or something. Find…

Superhero

DO: Create your own superhero and consider the superhuman powers that they might have. Draw your character, dress up as them or write a description. THINK: What would your superpower be? Where would you go and what would you do? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you…

The Weekly Challenge, 14th June 2021 – A Story To Tell

This week’s challenge is brought to us by the brilliant young creatives at Element! Element runs creative arts projects with children in care, care leavers, and school students, encouraging participants to build up a positive sense of their own identity, strengths and future ambitions. Although apart during lockdown, creativity kept them connected. To showcase some of the…

Left, right, left

DO: Draw or write about something you can see with your left hand (if you’re right-handed), or your right (if you’re left-handed). THINK: How did you find the challenge? Was it easy? Hard? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you like. If sharing on social media hashtag…

Day 8 – The Actual

This year, Lemn Sissay, Yomi Adegoke and Jess Thom have selected their favourite challenges from the hundreds that were sent in from people of all ages and backgrounds across the country. Four of their chosen challenges are the same! The last four Friday’s of January will be these shared challenges – and today, it’s…

Connection

Creativity is… Connection This June, the creative prompts are brought to you by Month of Community! “The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Thirteen organisations work in partnership to help shine a light on all of the amazing things happening in our communities and…

The Weekly Challenge, 7th December 2020 – Fly The Flag

Fly The Flag is a unique collaboration between arts organisations and human rights charities which celebrates and reminds us of the human rights we all share. Fly The Flag is a reminder of the human rights we are all entitled to, in particular raising awareness of the UDHR amongst young people and shining a light where…

Day 26 – A New Perspective

Today’s challenge is from Emma Rucastle! “I’m a freelance creative practitioner based in Lancaster. I love working in theatre, especially in community settings and with young people. I also love the January Challenge! I think looking at the world in as many different ways as possible is fundamental to the kind, curious and brave society…

Create to Connect, Day 8 – 50 Words

It’s Monday morning, the start of a brand new week. What do you want to share with the world? What do you want to see in the headlines? Write a story in 50 words. Your story can be real or imaginary, and as dramatic, poetic, funny or action-packed as you like. Rewrite the news and…

The Weekly Challenge, 18th November 2019 – Autumn Days

It’s beginning to look a lot like…the middle of November! As we move through Autumn and start to see the signs of Winter, we are reminded of all of the habits, sights, sounds and smells that mark this time of year. This week’s Challenge from director and creative practitioner Emma Rucastle invites us to capture…

The Weekly Challenge 2020 – 2nd March, Places and Spaces

Canoe Lake Leisure is a community based tennis organisation in Southsea. They are about to start redecorating their cafe area, and are looking for fun ideas for a ceiling art installation. They are developing the site as a centre to support emerging artists and to display their artworks, and the ceiling art installation in the…

23rd January 2018 – Day Twenty Three – Blackout Poetry

Welcome to day 23. Get out your felt tips, paints, sharpies or even cellotape. It’s black out poetry time. DO First find some text, maybe from an old book, a newspaper, or even a letter (this can be digital too). Now the fun part… black out most of the text but leave out certain words…

Weekly Challenge, 9th July – #2018

It’s time for our monthly Angel of the North creative challenge. Set by Gateshead Council’s Culture team, we are celebrating #Angel20 and this month want to highlight something a little different, something hidden, something you might not already know about the Angel. Are you intrigued? Well, brace yourself… There’s actually a time capsule buried…

Weekly Challenge, 11th June – Spread Your Wings

In collaboration with Gateshead Council’s Culture team, this year we are dedicating a challenge a month to #Angel20, the Angel of the North’s 20th birthday celebration. There is a year long programme of brilliant local events and activities but we want to extend the fun to the rest of the country! It seems only right…

Turn It Up by Bexley Wellbeing Partnership

Day 21: Turn It Up Welsh translation: Diwrnod 21: Rhowch o’n Uwch Listen to a piece of music that makes your heart SOAR! Turn it up and listen again. Respond to the music in any way you desire – dance, sing, lie down, share it with someone and invite them to share a song with…

Create to Connect, Day 10 – Ordinary Extraordinary

Today, we are switching it up. Let’s make the mundane a bit more marvellous. Create something new using the everyday things around you. Use your loo rolls and tin cans to inspire some modern art, ripe bananas could transform into banana bread, your toaster might look a lot more fancy with some googly eyes…Get creative!…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 12 – Positive Shelf-Image

Today’s challenge is set by Kirstie. It’s Sunday 12th January – and it’s time to get creative… If you could choose one thing that you love for every month in 2020, what would you choose? Fill a ‘bookshelf’ with 12 things. Your bookshelf might be a doodle, or you might want to put meaningful objects out on…

The January Challenge, 2020 – Day 20, Ta-Da List

Today’s challenge is set by Lucy, 26 from Nottingham. To do lists are great – you need to remember what there is to do…but do you ever make a list of things you’re happy you’ve already done? It’s time to make a Ta-da List! Make a list of some things you’ve already done that you’re proud of.…

Weekly challenge, 26th November 2018 – Sounds of Nature

The Weekly Challenge, 20th May 2019 – Put Down Your Passion

64 Million Artists is lucky enough to welcome new team member Rosie on a paid work experience scheme through community arts organisation All Change. Rosie is 18 years old and graduated from a performing arts college in 2017. Her passion is music! She writes songs, raps and records her own music, and loves the performing…

Hope In the Dark by Gloucester Community Building Collective

Day 3: Hope In the Dark Welsh translation: Diwrnod 3: Gobaith yn y Tywyllwch January can feel long, cold and dark. It might not feel like there is much hope to be found in the world right now. Or you might feel full of hope for the year ahead! Take 5 minutes to draw or…

My Book by Public Libraries with Libraries Connected

Day 28: My Book Welsh translation: Diwrnod 28: Fy Llyfr I g Imagine the title of the book you’ve always wanted to write or read. Create the front cover and title front cover of that book. What images, symbols and colours could you use to represent the themes in the book? What do you…

30th January 2018 – Day Thirty – Your Turn

It’s the final stretch. Happy day 30! You’ve been great at following the challenges so far, which is why we think it’s time for you to take the reins.. DO Make up and set someone else a challenge. Anything goes – as long as it inspires their creativity (& is simple, fun and free)!…

The Weekly Challenge, 12th October – 100 Leaves

Autumn has well and truly arrived! This week, artist James Brunt challenges you to get creative with what the season has to offer us… Do James’ 100 Leaves Challenge invites you to find, collect and get creative with 100 fallen Autumn leaves. You could take inspiration from his natural creations – using different shapes, sizes, colours and…

Out of the world

Creativity is… Out Of This World. We’re so excited to be content partners with Cultura Inglesa for their 27th annual festival! Cultura Inglesa is a not for profit institution whose mission is to promote the teaching of English and British culture in Brazil. Their annual Cultura Inglesa Festival (CIF), a renowned cultural, educational and artistic…

17th January 2018 – Day Seventeen – #Feels

Today is all about capturing your emotions… literally. DO We invite you to take a picture that describes your emotion – it doesn’t have to be of your face! Colours say a lot about emotions, and objects too. How could a photograph demonstrate a feeling? THINK Did your mood change after taking the picture? Would…

Day 17 – Shift your Perspective

Let’s mix it up! Today, it’s over to Liz Morrison. “I live in Wales with my family and work with arts organisations and charities to provide marketing support. I am also a published poet. I did a January challenge last year where we had to draw with our left hand and the creative experience really…

Potted history

DO: Can you write your life story in just three sentences? You only have one minute… GO! THINK: How easy or hard did you find it reduce your life to so few words? What did you leave out? What was important to you? SHARE: Share your mini stories with us. You can include an image too, if…

22nd January 2018 – Day Twenty Two – iSpy

It’s a photo challenge day! Are you ready for some fun? DO Today is all about capturing images. We want you to pick a theme e.g. the colour purple, the letter B or even things that make you happy. Then we want you to capture images that relate to your theme. You can do this…

DAY 21 – Piece it Together

Today’s challenge is from Kalpana Dorlikar… “I’m in the process of decluttering. I keep stopping to consider whether something is useful or beautiful. Going to have a go and see what happens. Maybe my clutter will transform into a series of Art installations…” Do Find five objects around you, and piece them together to…

The Weekly Challenge, 17th August 2020 – Sanctuary Sketches

This week’s Challenge is set by It’s Not Your Birthday But…, champions of the lost art of letter writing, who connect people through letters, words and visual arts. They work in community settings such as schools, prisons, care homes, hospices and hospitals to encourage people to explore their own creativity, challenge assumptions that may be made about…

The Weekly Challenge, 2nd August 2021 – Shape Sensation

This week our challenge has been set by Jess Thom aka Touretteshero! Jess was one of our three brilliant collaborators in January 2021, and we are excited to welcome her back to lead this week’s Have Your Say group. A creative networking group for those that identify as Disabled, d/Deaf, neurodiverse, chronically ill, with mental…

The Weekly Challenge, 18th March 2019 – Living On Purpose

What are the issues in life and the world around you that get you thinking, acting and doing? This week’s challenge is set by a company called On Purpose – a community that puts purpose before profit within organisations; contributing to an economy that works for all. They offer programmes for leaders that want to create positive…

The Weekly Challenge, 3rd May 2021 – CALM TAKEOVER – Freewriting

The Weekly Challenge Takeover with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is here! For Mental Health Awareness Week 10th – 16th May, and every week this month, members of the CALM community have set us creative challenges. There are in fact five Mondays in May, so that’s five CALM challenges! To kick us off we have a…

Character Creation

Day 29: Character Creation Welsh translation: Hunan bortread gwirion “I have always enjoyed creating characters but sometimes it can be tricky to just think of one from nowhere so this prompt allows you to think of a name and then asks you some ‘hot seat’ questions which allows you to flesh out that character. Also…

Choreographing Your Cuppa

choreographing your cuppa “Hi, I am Lerato, Head of Partnership Programmes for 64 Million Artists. Outside of work my favourite way to get creative is anything that involves music and moving; whether it’s making up cup of tea dances while I wait for the kettle to boil, making playlists, trying to teach myself to DJ, ‘dance…

The January Challenge, Day 6 – Rubbish Rummage

Today’s challenge is an old time favourite! We want you to rummage through the recycling and get your (creative) thinking caps on. Do: Upcycle your rubbish to create something new and useful, and gift it to someone! Can you make your new object entirely out of what was once headed for the recycling? If you…

Your Memory Poem

Day 3: Your Memory Poem Welsh translation: Cerdd eich Atgof “I work as a Community Researcher to embed lived experiences and seldom-heard voices into the heart of processes. This creative prompt is inspired by a method of analysis, called I-statements or I-poems. I love using I-poems because of their focus on sense-of-self and how people…

Day 23 – A Story Retold

It’s Saturday, and time to create a new happy ending… “I am James, I am 28 and I am from Kent. Creating things is the most fun I can have whether it’s cooking, editing or building – if I’m creating, I’m having fun. To look at something from a different perspective is the first step…

The Weekly Challenge, 25th February 2019 – Consequences Story!

64 Million Artists and Gateshead Libraries have teamed up to create ArtDiamonds – a three year project running across Gateshead libraries with the aim of engaging local people in creative and cultural activities. ArtDiamonds will set one of our weekly challenges a month, getting us thinking, creating, making and doing! This week, it’s time to…

Day 21 – Pause

Today’s challenge is from CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably. CALM runs ‘CALM Collectives’, spaces for people to get together, do what they love and feel better for it. “CALM Collectives are for everyone, whatever background, age, or ability. It’s all about getting together, doing what you love and feeling better for it.…

Day 25 – Epic Battle

It’s Monday and this week is kicking off with an epic battle… Today’s challenge is from the students at The Lindfield School, part of The Southfield Trust. “We have done a couple of The January Challenge challenges with pupils previously which they have loved!” Do Imagine an epic battle between a superhero and a…

Day 13 – Three Minute Exchange

Today, it’s over to Shelly! “I’m 48, I’m a Londoner and unsurprisingly a therapist! I’ve chosen this challenge because it helps empathy and fosters curiosity. Being curious in other’s passions is creative.” Do Ask somebody to talk about a subject that they’re really interested in, but that you know nothing about. It could be their…

Day 26 – A Patch in Time

Today’s challenge is from Arizona Smith. “Hey! I’m Arizona I’m a self taught artist (@arizonathecat) from London and I’m 27. I make art and also run @thelurnerprize. I’m passionate about creativity as a tool for internal change, a form of healing available to everyone. This is something I’ve found helpful as a concept and an…

Random act of kindness

DO: Go outside, move away from your desk or your current position, and perform a random act of kindness. Offer a favour, a gift, a compliment, or a smile to someone you have never seen or spoken to before. Invite kindness into your day and theirs. THINK: How did it feel to be kind? How did…

Card Tower Challenge

Day 21: Card Tower Challenge Welsh translation: Her y Tŵr Cardiau Today’s creative prompt was designed by a group of Dad’s, connected by the community interest company Dadvengers! Dadvengers inspires and champions fathers throughout their journey of parenthood by reducing isolation, providing advice and building communities with peer-to-peer support. Instagram.com/dadvengersofficial facebook.com/dadvengersofficial twitter.com/dadvengers Helo, Nigel ydw i, Sylfaenydd Dadvengers,…

Perzines

Creativity is… Perzine. We’re so excited to leap into our very first Zinetober with the awesome Cut Out Club. Cut Out Club began as a welcoming space for all to explore collage zine-making, with workshops designed to spark creativity and collaboration. Partnered with St. Margaret’s House in London, the club is expanding its reach…

We are Culture – Day 1 – 2022

Today’s challenges is from Helen Carter-Shaw! “Most of us have our own customs and traditions at New Year. Some of us celebrate it at different times of the year for religious or cultural reasons. Some of us don’t really like it and prefer to let it slip in unnoticed. Others are keen to party all…

Act It Out

Day 8: Act It Out Welsh translation: Chwarae rhan Hi I’m Simon, Artistic Director of The Drama Geezers, an arts education company championing more drama in the classroom, at home and in the workplace. We immerse children and adults in playful story worlds, turning rooms into safe spaces where everyone can play, explore and create…

Day 13 – Mapping Memories

Today’s challenge is from Jerome – where will you go…? “I’m from South London but I live in Manchester. I like thinking about places!” Do Choose an area that you know and love, and create a map that shows all of your favourite routes. You could doodle your map or write out the route! How do…

Making Sports Accessible

Creativity is…making sports accessible. Over the next three week’s we’ll be introducing you to 64 Million Artists newest board members. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and we have a board to support us in three main ways: Share our vision and values and be the guardians of these, helping us to stay on track…

Makaton!

Day 8: Makaton! Welsh translation: Makaton! “Daventry Hill School primarily serves the community of Daventry and the surrounding areas in the South West of Northamptonshire. We are a co-educational all-through (4-18) school for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school, making requests, sorting…

Day 4 – Wear your Happy

It’s Monday morning…let’s kickstart the week with Karen Arthur! Find Karen on Instagram here. “I’m a 58 year old black menopausal woman. I live in south east london. I’m an ex- teacher (28 years) now fashion designer, sewing tutor and a whole lot in between. I like to be creative and to dance in…

Day 21 – Remember Me?

Today’s challenge is from Bruce Clarke! “I chose this challenge because it’s quick and needs very little equipment. You’ll be surprised at the results!” Do Create a picture of someone you know from memory. You can draw, build, write – use whichever medium you like, it’s up to you. Don’t take too long! Think…

The Weekly Challenge, 12th August 2019 – Kick Cartoon

This week’s challenge is a Kick in the Creatives! Kick in the Creatives is a one-stop-shop for all sorts of fun creative challenges happening online, as well as podcasts, Youtube videos and a Facebook Group that explores a shared passion for art and creativity. This week, they challenge you to bring households objects to life, and…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 6 – Open the Door

Today’s challenge is set by NJ Simmonds, author of fantasy romance trilogy ‘The Indigo Chronicles’, artist and public speaker. Whether it’s your front door, a door in your place of work, a door in your imagination, or the door to the fridge, we want you to use that view to inspire today’s challenge! Open a…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 15 – Here’s looking at you!

Today’s challenge is set by Sketch Appeal. One of the aims of Sketch Appeal is to celebrate the joy of experimental drawing and creative play. “There’s no faster way to unleash the artist within than drawing with your non-dominant hand!” Today is about turning ‘I can’t draw’ into ‘I am drawing’… Draw two quick and…

Create to Connect, Day 19 – Cards for Connection

Holborn Community Association offers arts, sport and social projects for the local community in Holborn, London. HCA works with everyone from under 5’s to over 90’s, bringing people together to have fun, learn new skills and get better connected. Be inspired by their Cards for Connection project and create a card or picture to make someone in your…

The Weekly Challenge, 16th December 2019 – That’s a Wrap

Our friends at ethical men’s clothing brand Brothers We Stand asked us to write them a blog post about seasonal crafting that’s both unique and recyclable. Gifts are given and received throughout the year, but in December alone 108 million roles of wrapping paper end up in the bin in the UK. This week’s challenge…

Weekly Challenge 5th November – Walking with Nature

For the next month, we’re going wild! We invite you to take part in a series of creative challenges set by the Bronze Oak Project who use art to bring us closer to nature. Before starting the month we’d like you to take part in our quiz to find out how much of a nature superhero you…

A Blessing

Creativity is… a blessing. “This week’s creative prompt is from Liliane, from Brazil, and Vicky, from Hong Kong. Both have spent the past few weeks with the 64 Million Artists team as part of a secondment-part of their Clore Leadership Fellowship. Their time with us is almost over, and this week, we’re celebrating their creativity! “I…

Follow the Sound

Day 13: Follow the Sound Welsh translation: Dilyn y Sŵn “This prompt is basically the reverse of something I was invited to do and really enjoyed. A fellow poet and I read our work and a musician reacted to it as we read, without any preparation beforehand. At times we felt we were doing things…

A Meaningful Touch

Day 20: A Meaningful Touch Welsh translation: Cyffyrddiad Ystyrlon “For this last prompt, I reflected on the clothing items I’ve personalized and the deep meaning they hold for me. It reminded me of how my mum would personalize her belongings, especially how she used to carry pictures of us inside her wallet. This inspired me…

Weekly Challenge, 8th October – Local Historians

It’s a Gateshead challenge! Set by the Council’s Culture team, this week we’re exploring local history. The Angel of the North is such a big part of Gateshead’s history, in itself but also in what it represents. The birth of the Angel marked the beginning of a great deal of change in the borough…

Weekly Challenge, 18th June – #MakeMusicDay

Music is all around us. Sometimes we hear it, sometimes we feel it, sometimes it can change our lives. It can also be a huge part of expressing our creativity. So, what if there were a day dedicated to it? And not only dedicated to music but dedicated to you making music!? #MakeMusicDay is an annual set of…

A Funeral for…by the 64 Million Artists Community

Day 24: A Funeral for… Welsh translation: Diwrnod 24: Angladd ar gyfer… Think of something you have been meaning to let go of. It might be a chapter in your life, a piece of clothing or an old banana in the fruit bowl… Hold a funeral for it. Celebrate or mark the time you had…

Day 2 – Hidden Faces

Today’s challenge is from Pearl, who invites you to get creative with the shapes and spaces around you… “I’m Pearl, 37 years old and I’m from Dublin Ireland. Photography is my passion and I’m self taught. I often use photography for challenges but I also love the push to make or draw things. I…

The Weekly Challenge, 4th November 2019

This week’s challenge mixes a few of our favourite things – creativity, crafting, and..tea! Languages teacher Ruth invites you to sit down with your favourite hot drink, and get creative. Do Turn a tea bag into art! Make a lovely cup of tea, and use the teabag or the tealeaves to make a stain on a piece of…

Create to Connect, Day 3 – Pen to Paper

Arts in Care Homes champions arts and creativity in care homes and provides accessible resources for anyone who wants to organise arts activities with older people. Over 70 care homes across the UK have already been linked up with pen pal partners in their Only Connect project. Now they’ve launched a digital version of Only Connect, and you can…

11th January 2018 – Day Eleven – New year, new me

Since it’s the first month of the year, we thought it would be the perfect time to do something new… DO Today’s challenge is to try something new. You can try whatever it is, as long as it is new to you. It can be a new breakfast, lunch or dinner. A piece of…

Day 31 – Pass it On

Today is the last day of The January Challenge 2021! We’ve spent a whole month getting creative – exploring everything from socks to love to words. We hope you’ve had fun, and we hope you’ll continue finding the creativity everyday. Today’s challenge is from Jade, and is designed to inspire you to keep creating and…

Day 31 – Gass Gyal Gass!

Today is the last day of The January Challenge 2021! We’ve spent a whole month getting creative – exploring everything from sculpture to make up to poetry. We hope you’ve had fun, and we hope you’ll continue finding the creativity everyday. To help us celebrate, today’s challenge is from Gyals on Road. “Gyals on Road…

Creativity Is…

Day 31: Creativity Is… Creadigrwydd yw… Today is the last day of The January Challenge 2024. We made it! Over the last 31 days, we’ve explored our creativity – inspired by different people’s ideas and creative prompts across the UK. ‘Creativity’ is a big word! It means different things to different people and shows up…

Fanzines

Creativity is… Fanzine. We’re so excited to leap into our very first Zinetober with the awesome Cut Out Club. Cut Out Club began as a welcoming space for all to explore collage zine-making, with workshops designed to spark creativity and collaboration. Partnered with St. Margaret’s House in London, the club is expanding its reach…

The Weekly Challenge, 14th September – The Oakupy Project

The Arkbound Foundation is a charity based in Bristol and Glasgow that aims to widen access to literature and improve diversity within publishing. They run community projects, support books with strong social and environmental themes and mentor aspiring authors to produce books that empower, educate and inspire readers. Recently, Arkbound were made aware of 1000 Oak Trees…

Weekly Challenge, 28th May – #CitizensDo

Cardboard Citizens, the UK’s only homeless people’s professional theatre company, recently launched their new #CitizensDo campaign. Since March they’ve been collecting hundreds of audience ideas – ranging from addressing issues around stigma to offering spare rooms to homeless people – and have been sending people actions inspired by their ideas to take on each…

The January Challenge, Day 12 – Window of Opportunity

It’s Saturday! Take 10 minutes to open your ears to the sounds of the weekend – what can you see when you listen Sit with your back to a window, and draw what you can hear. Don’t look! Allow yourself to be inspired by the sounds of the weekend rolling past. If you have more…

The Weekly Challenge, 7th June 2021 – #WEURO2022

64 Million Artists have been working with UEFA, and with young players and fans around the country, to plan the way we should celebrate the UEFA Women’s EUROs 2022! Now – it’s your turn. Let’s kickstart this week with a football challenge. In July 2022, England will host 16 teams for the UEFA Women’s EURO finals. One of the…

The January Challenge, Day 11 – Fruity Friday

Fruit has long been the inspiration behind art – but today’s challenge takes the fruit out of the fruit bowl and into your own hands! Can you use fruit to make a piece of art? You could use it to make prints, chop it or squash it to make patterns, textures and ‘paint’, draw on…

The Weekly Challenge, 20th September 2021 – Colour Association

This Friday 24th December it’s the National Day of Arts in Care Homes! To celebrate, this week’s challenge is coming to you from a resident in an East Sussex care home. 64 Million Artists partnered with Everyday Creativity to run a creative workshop exploring the creativity of residents. Thank you to resident John and Activities…

Creativity is… a source of light

Creativity is… a source of light. You’re Invited! Are you free on the … January 2025? Great! The January Challenge 2025 is just around the corner, and we’ve got two simple steps to help you make the most of this exciting experience: 1️⃣ Get your diary out, open it up to January and get…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd July 2019 – Scents of Humour

This week’s challenge is the pawfect antidote to Mondays. 64 Million Artists are pawsitively furtunate to introduce our newest team member, a labradoodle who goes by the name of Norman. Norman (naturally) loves to get creative, and his favourite hobbies include exploring new places, chewing and making friends. However, his absolutely favourite thing to do…

The Weekly Challenge, 19th October – Film Favourites!

This week’s Challenge is from Film Megafan Max, 25 from Southampton. What sort of films do you like and why? Whether it’s a thriller, romantic comedy, sci-fi or Hollywood blockbuster, this week’s challenge is a chance for you to celebrate (and get creative with) your favourites! Do Max has written the following list of questions…

The Weekly Challenge, 27th December 2021 – 1 Week To Go!

One week to go until #TheJanuaryChallenge (well technically 5 days!) Wherever you are in January, we – and a community of thousands across the UK – will be alongside you. The journey may take each of us on a different creative path but we’ll be in it together! Join us for the final creative…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 5 – Making it Big

Today’s challenge is set by the team at Impact Hub Islington. Impact Hub Islington believes in making a big impact on today’s environmental and social issues. Things can look very different depending on your perspective, and small things can make a big impact. Today’s challenge is all about context. Take a photo of something small that makes…

Day 9 – Where’s Wally?

Over to Maame Atuah… “I’m Maame, 24 from London and I like to make burritos on a Sunday. I love Where’s Wally! It gets my brain going and stimulated for the day” Do Where’s Wally? Hide or move something in a photograph, piece of art or creation. Challenge somebody else to find it! You could…

a Four-ce for change

Creativity is…a Four-ce for change. The Countdown Begins: 4 Weeks Until The January Challenge 2025! We’re almost there…! The January Challenge 2025 is on the horizon, ready to bring 31 days of creativity and kickstart your new year in the best possible way. Whether you’re keen to connect with a vibrant community or simply rediscover your…

Day 14 – Blowing Bubbles

Lemn Sissay said this about today’s challenge – “It’s a really creative one, that I just could not have thought of!” Day 14, we’re ready for you…let’s go! “I am 6 years old and I have Sierra Leonean heritage. I like practicing handstands, painting and reading.” Do Sarah loves blowing bubbles! Today, your challenge…

27th January 2018 – Day Twenty Seven – Gifted

#TheJanuaryChallenge 2018 is 4 days from being over, so it’s the perfect time to spread the creative love! DO Leave a present for a stranger. Maybe you can leave a kind note on the train, a handmade present on your daily commute or an old book in a cafe? THINK How much thought do you…

Weekly Challenge, 24th December – The Twelve Words of 2018

Christmas Eve has arrived, and before we know it we will be waving off 2018, and welcoming in the New Year. This week, our creative challenge is a fun way to reflect on the year and what it has given you. Can you sum up the last twelve months in twelve words? You could write this…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 30 – Your Turn

It’s the final stretch. Happy day 30! Individuals, communities and organisations around the country (and around the world!) have set the challenges so far. Now, it’s your turn… Make up and set someone else a challenge. Anything goes – as long as it inspires their creativity, is simple, fun, quick and free! Here is your chance to get the people around you doing,…

Make cute models with air dry clay

You can make cute dolls and miniature models using air dry clay and painting them with acrylic paints

The Weekly Challenge, 16th September 2019 – The Sound of Silence

‘Silence is not empty. If it were, we would not be able to hear it.’ This week, our very own Jo Hunter – CEO and co-founder of 64 Million Artists – is the special guest on Steve Chapman’s The Sound of Silence podcast. This is an experimental, downloadable podcast that records the silence that arises between 2 people.…

Day 7 – Pass it On

It’s Thursday – and today, it’s over to Jade! “Hey, I’m Jade and I’m 20 years old. I come from Devon and I like to do art all the time, I’m currently doing an illustration degree and loving getting to focus on my passion 🙂 For this challenge, think about positivity, passion and change…

Using your voice

Day 11: Using your voice Welsh translation: Defnyddio eich llais Hi, I’m Ava! I’m an artist and a creative facilitator living in London, and I feel passionate about using creativity as a form of healing. I’ve been following this intention in my work for over 7 years, usually with communities who have experienced marginalisation. I…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 13 – To be continued…

Today’s challenge is set by ‘To be continued.’ To Be Continued is a new web series, based on the journals of a man called Dick Perceval, which were found 21 years ago in a pile of rubbish. Find more information on the project and the fascinating stories of Dick Perceval by clicking here. This challenge is about putting pen…

The Weekly Challenge, 28th June 2021 – Missing Piece

This week we are filling space with a challenge from Ra Avis in Long Beach, California! Ra Avis is an award-winning blogger and author. She is a formerly-incarcerated person, a reluctantly-optimistic widow, and a generational storyteller. Ra works in incarceration awareness and education, and writes regularly at Rarasaur.com. Do Find what is missing. Look…

Messy Play by Public Libraries with Libraries Connected

Day 16: Messy Play Welsh translation: Diwrnod 16: Chwarae Poitshlyd Lay out a big piece of paper or an old sheet, or old newspaper – anything that can cover a large surface area. Now get messy! Use paints or any mark making materials around you to throw them at your canvas…”yes, even in…

One Brush Stroke by Jackson’s Art Supplies

Day 8: One Brush Stroke Welsh translation: Diwrnod 8: Un Llinell gyda’r Brwsh Make an image with one continuous stroke, using a brush, pen or another mark making tool. Focus on capturing the essence of whatever it is you are drawing. Think about simplicity and let your marks flow. Focus on the process, not the…

A light green graphic with white edges that have a ripped paper effect. In black bold text the graphic reads ‘A creative networking group, for Disabled people with Jess Thom aka Touretteshero. August 4th | 10am - 1pm BST, Online via Zoom, Have Your Say on #TheJanuaryChallenge.’ There is a photograph in a circular frame of Jess Thom.

Dancing the Way

Creativity is… Dancing the Way. Dance 4 Parkinson’s Wells, are a unique group established and run by individuals living with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions such as MS. “Over the last 3 years dance has brought us together to keep active, have fun, and support each other in living well with Parkinson’s. We firmly…

The Weekly Challenge, 8th March 2021 – Create and Celebrate

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, and this week we are celebrating with Black Blossoms! Founded by curator and educator Bolanle Tajudeen in 2015, Black Blossoms has been supporting and highlighting Black Women Artists through an interactive public program featuring exhibitions, panels and screenings throughout the UK. In this week’s challenge Black Blossoms spotlights the beautiful work…

Compliment

DO: Your task is to pay a stranger a compliment. It could be someone you meet in a café, a shop or simply the next person who crosses your path. Be thoughtful and honest. What do you appreciate about them? (If you’re feeling really adventurous you could try doing this for a whole day!) THINK:…

The Weekly Challenge, 17th May 2021 – CALM TAKEOVER – Sense and Colour

Welcome to week three of The Weekly Challenge takeover with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)! CALM Art Collective invite us to explore our senses through the lens of colour. What hue are you feeling drawn to? Do Choose a colour that describes the way you are feeling. Can you capture that colour through one of the five…

Poster for a better future

Day 1: Poster for a better future Poster Dyfodol Gwell Hello! My name is Nadina, and I’m a Graphic Artist from Marseille currently based in London. I chose this creative challenge because I’m all about addressing the issues of our time and thinking about ways to solve them. I believe we all have the power…

Day 6 – Find a Rainbow

It’s Day 6, and today, it’s over to Suzanne. “I’m Suzanne. I’m old enough to know better and wise enough to want to be better. I’m from “up north” but living “darn sarf”. I love that every time you look at the sky, it’s brand new. You’re looking at a sky that’s never existed…

The Weekly Challenge, 24th May 2021 – CALM TAKEOVER – The Museum of Us

This month, mental health charity CALM have taken over the Weekly Challenge, and challenges have been set by members of the CALM Art Collective. What are the objects and artefacts that you would find in a museum about you? What are the moments and stories those things capture? How might those objects, memories and experiences connect to another…

Weekly Challenge, 30th July – That which we call a rose…

Last week we saw an amazing display of responses to the first of three Weekly Challenges set by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. With many different representations of Romeo and Juliet, we experienced everything from haikus and scrabble board words to imagined couple Facebook posts and elaborate emoji stories! What a rollercoaster of emotions, so what…

Dots

Day 3: Dots Welsh translation: Dotiau We are collaborating with occupational therapists at Frimley Health NHS foundation trust to deliver creative activities that encourages use of hands, dexterity, vision, control. The sessions are for Stroke patients in our care. A rewarding exercise that helps assessment, stimulates your mind and aids communication. Doing Dots at the…

6th January 2018 – Day Six – Soundtrack of my day

So it’s the 6th day of the challenge and we want to start it right. This one is all about what you listen to! DO Choose a soundtrack for your day. It can be upbeat music that makes you feel good, or chilled out music that zens you out completely – whatever you need today.…

any zines

Creativity is… any Zine. We’re so excited to leap into our very first Zinetober with the awesome Cut Out Club. Cut Out Club began as a welcoming space for all to explore collage zine-making, with workshops designed to spark creativity and collaboration. Partnered with St. Margaret’s House in London, the club is expanding its…

Being more you

Creativity is…being more you This week we’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team – Qoy Lawal! “Hello beautiful people! My name is Qoy and I am the new Campaigns and Communications Manager at 64 Million Artists. My favourite way to get creative is to try something new, I’m always up for an…

Create to Connect, Day 26 – A Moment in Time

Fantastic for Families’ helps families discover affordable and relevant arts and cultural activities in their local area. To help families in light of COVID-19, Fantastic for Families is featuring online arts events and activities in art, craft, theatre, dance, music events and a lot more. Do Find a way to capture your day today, as…

9th January 2018 – Day Nine – Dancing Artists

Woo hoo! It’s officially Tuesday which means we are one day closer to the weekend… so it’s time to get pumped for it! DO We can’t resist programming this challenge EVERY year. Put on your favourite song of all time and dance. Dance like nobody’s watching, move your body and enjoy the song. You deserve…

Create to Connect, Day 5 – Creation Station

It’s Friday! Bring home the Friday feeling with the perfect playlist. Get the tunes on, and let the music move you… Today, you’re the DJ. Create your perfect playlist! What music do you love to sing along and dance to – what puts a smile on your face and gives you the Friday feeling? Write…

Paper Planes by Charities Learning Consortium

Day 12: Paper Planes Welsh translation: Diwrnod 12: Awyrennau Papur Find a piece of paper, and on it write down one intention for the year ahead. It could be a place you’d like to go, a connection you’d like to make, or a feeling you’d like to foster in yourself or those around you.…

31st January 2018 – Day Thirty One – Celebrate!

Congrats! You’ve made it to the last day of #TheJanuaryChallenge 2018. What better way to end the month, than party! DO Today’s challenge is to celebrate! Do whatever you love to do when you celebrate. Maybe it’s dancing, or going out (and making a party hat to wear), or eating your favourite dessert. What…

Rainy Day Dance

Day 15: Rainy Day Dance Welsh translation: YDawns Diwrnod Glawog Hello, I’m Krystal Lowe! I’m a dancer, choreographer, writer, director, and a mum of one. I always aim to be authentic in how I work and present myself, always striving for greater equity in how I create and in the art I create. I focus…

A Quiet Conversation by HIVEMIND

Day 29: A Quiet Conversation Welsh translation: Diwrnod 29: Sgwrs Dawel “In social care, and in life, no one thrives alone. People, objects, and environments are constantly in quiet conversation, supporting us in ways we sometimes overlook. A hand reaching for another, the comfort of a familiar chair, the shared rhythm of daily routines, these…

Day 25 – Stacks of Socks

It’s Monday morning and the start of the last week of The January Challenge. Let’s go! Today’s challenge is from Jenny Williams. “I’m a 40 year old mum and mental health nurse. I like starting hobbies then drifting off and trying something new, so a whole month of new challenges sounds about right for…

Where we are

Creativity is…where we are We’re really excited to share another creative prompt from our friends at London Writers’ Salon! “London Writers’ Salon is on a mission to help every human realise their creative potential through writing. We provide a home for writers around the world to grow a writing practice, refine their writing craft, build…

Day 27 – Twinkle Toes

Today’s challenge is from Clare Green… “I’m Clare, I’m 52 and from Leeds. I like reading, making things and swimming. Today let’s pay attention to little friends at the end of our bodies.” Do Create a story featuring toes or fingers! Think about their personalities, habits and relationships to each other – what adventures are…

The Weekly Challenge, 9th August 2021 – Community

It’s the final week of the Have Your Say, creative networking groups! We’ve had an amazing few weeks of conversations and connections. We can’t wait to continue working with you to make The January Challenge 2022 the biggest and best yet. Watch this space for more creative opportunities to come. This week it’s over to…

Weekly Challenge, 4th June 2018 – #HealthHaiku

This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week and therefore a great opportunity to celebrate the profound effect participation in the arts and everyday creativity can have on health and wellbeing. To mark this annual week, along with acknowledging 2018 as the 70th anniversary of the NHS, we are teaming up with London Arts in Health Forum to encourage…

Mindful Animal Movement

Day 14: Mindful Animal Movement Welsh translation: Symudiad Anifail Meddylgar “I’m Aditi Kaushiva, a movement facilitator and founder of “Move to Thrive,” a practice that blends mindful movement inspired by my Indian culture, and creative expression to help people reconnect with themselves and others. I believe movement is a tool for self-discovery, emotional release, and…

An important date

Day 17: An important date Welsh translation: Dyddiad arbennig The Jo Cox Foundation makes meaningful change on issues that the late Jo Cox MP was passionate about. Like Jo, we believe that a kinder, fairer and more connected world is possible. Underpinning this belief is the understanding that we have more in common than that…

The January Challenge, Day 25 – Draw with your Drawers

We have clothes drawers, and cutlery drawers, sock drawers and stationary drawers. We all have ‘that’ drawer full of the stuff that doesn’t go in other drawers. It’s time to open them up and get creative with the contents! Make art out of the contents of your drawers – try not to use art materials,…

The Weekly Challenge, 30th November 2020 – Stories and Supper

Stories & Supper is a project based in East London, which aims to challenge the myths surrounding the migration crisis. Refugees, migrants and local volunteers work in partnership to produce great food and inspiring stories. Since they started, they’ve been joined by a huge number of participants, volunteers, supporters, chefs, musicians and of course enthusiastic diners.…

Create to Connect, Day 9 – Wild People

Today’s challenge is from Ignite Imaginations, an arts charity based in South Yorkshire who work with people of all ages to celebrate and connect communities through art and creativity. This activity is designed by Ignite Imagination’s artist, Laura Page. Do Make your own wild character from things you can find around your house or in the garden…think snowman but…

Weekly Challenge, 10th September – An Act of…

Welcome back to Gateshead’s monthly Challenge set by the Council’s Culture team. This will be our 8th challenge of the year dedicated to the Angel of the North as part of the #Angel20 celebration! Over this time we’ve explored its stature, its reputation, and even its secrets buried deep… So what could we possibly…

The Weekly Challenge, 30th September 2019

Eastside are an arts education charity working to develop creative thinking with young people. ‘I know I wish I will’ is a national spoken word poetry competition for 5-25 year olds, ending in a 25-hour spoken word marathon in London’s West End (phew!). To celebrate National Poetry Day on the 4th October, Eastside invite you…

The Weekly Challenge, 29th April 2019 – It’s Not Your Birthday But…

This week’s Challenge is set by It’s Not Your Birthday But…,champions of the lost art of letter writing, who connect people through letters, words and visual arts. They work in community settings such as schools, prisons, care homes, hospices and hospitals to encourage people to explore their own creativity, challenge assumptions that may be made…

The Weekly Challenge, 8th June 2020 – Connecting Nature

LIFEbeat is a charity that provides training for teachers and youth workers as well as creative residential programmes for 14 to 18-year-olds. They believe that the voice of every young person counts and that a creative approach to wellbeing can transform a young person’s life, allowing them to find their unique talents and passion in the…

A New Word

Day 11: A New Word Welsh translation: Gair Newydd “I’m a freelance writer, poet and translator. Most of my work is in Cymraeg (Welsh), and the translation that I do is mainly from English into Welsh. What has basically happened with me is that what was a hobby, writing, became the day job. Working with…

Your Favourite Place by National Youth Arts Wales (in Partnership with Hapus)

Day 17: Your Favourite Place Welsh translation: Diwrnod 17: Eich Hoff Le Visit a favourite nearby place – it could be a quiet park, a bustling museum, a cosy kitchen or a windy countryside trail. Pause, close your eyes and listen. You might hear the chirping of birds, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the hum…

The Weekly Challenge, 6th April 2020 – Let it Flow

This week’s challenge is set by Kate from Stourbridge, who creates art inspired by the cosmos. Inspired by the colours, shapes and patterns in the sky, Kate invites you to let it flow, and see what appears! Get creative with water and colours. Wet some paper, and dab on your colour – you could use…

The Weekly Challenge, 10th May 2021 – CALM TAKEOVER – Silver Linings

The 10th – 16th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week and the second instalment of The Weekly Challenge takeover with CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably. The upcoming challenges have been created by members of the CALM Art Collective! The past year has brought new and challenging experiences. A way to keep hopeful that members of the CALM Art…

The January Challenge, Day 24 – Seasons of Change

Find the time to create a rhyme (You’re a poet and you should know it!) Write a poem about January – in a style of your choosing. Give it a go in under 10 minutes – release your words of wisdom! If you have more time: Can you use poetry to explore the seasons, the…

Drawing Breath

Drawing Breath We’re taking a breath (or two) with this challenge from Balham Library! “I’m Katie – I host mental wellbeing through art workshops at the library in Balham. This is an exercise that I practice sometimes at the beginning of a session with everyone as an alternative to ‘traditional’ meditation style breathing. The markings…

Day 10 – Hello World!

Let’s let the world know what we’ve been up to! Today’s challenge is from Jill. “I was thinking about the rainbows and other pictures people have put in their window, I wanted something that didn’t take drawing skills or even resources.” Do Use the windows around you to say hello to the world. Put something…

Think of your earliest memory…

Day 10: Think of your earliest memory… Welsh translation: Atgofion cyntaf Hello! I’m Michael Rosen. I’m a writer and broadcaster – You might know me from my books for children which include “We’re going on a Bear Hunt”and “Chocolate Cake”. You might know me from the BBC Radio 4 programme that I host called “Word…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 18 – Find a Landmark

Today’s challenge is set by the Lowestoft Creative Forum, based at the Marina Theatre. A landmark helps us find our way. If we’re busy going from place to place it might be the only thing we look up and really notice… Make a version of your local landmark using any objects you can find. Your landmark might…

Your Favourite Place

Creativity is…your favourite place Where will our creative journey with Bea and Jill lead us in week three of their November takeover? “We are Bea and Jill, a creative duo who work together as one artist. Bea (they/them) is an autistic young person. Jill (she/her) is their mum and carer. Our creative practice explores identity…

An opening ceremony

Creativity is… An Opening Ceremony. Over August, we saw the 2024 Olympics come to life in Paris. This week, the celebration of sport continues with the Paralympics! Did you catch the opening ceremony for the games? This week, we’re inviting you to create your own… Do Create your own Opening Ceremony. Imagine…

The January Challenge, Day 17 – Doodle Duet

Grab a partner, some paper and something to draw with. Let your pencils do the talking! We challenge you to Co-doodle! Take it in turns to add to an unplanned sketch. Don’t overthink – give each partner around 30 seconds each and repeat until you both think your image is complete. If you have more…

Weekly Challenge, 6th August – O Romeo, Romeo

Wow! What a week of creative energy and enthusiasm for week 2 of our Shakespeare Birthplace Trust challenges. It was great to see such a range of favourite and new-found quotes with paired images that celebrated Shakespeare’s influence and connected his words with modern times. So how can we take the final challenge to the next…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd October – Planet Portrait

Koestler Arts are a prison arts charity who inspire participation in the arts in the criminal justice system. They share their participants’ artworks with the public, so people can witness this diverse range of voices, stories and talent. “At Koestler Arts we are constantly inspired by the creativity of our entrants, turning everyday or overlooked materials…

The Weekly Challenge, 9th March 2020 – Kind Words Campaign

This week’s challenge is from Wednesday’s Child. Wednesday’s Child is a not-for-profit organisation working in London and the north of England to bring people together to ‘make for minds sake’. Wednesday’s Child believes that our mental health should be a regular topic of conversation for all – not something to talk about only when someone is…

The Weekly Challenge, 12th April 2021 – Sometimes Hope Looks Like…

This week’s challenge is from Angela in Peterborough! My name is Angela Tee. I affectionately describe myself as a ‘NaN who CaN’. I live in Peterborough. I love to write: books, blogs, letters, long text messages (yes, I’m that person). Creative writing is my happy place and I am currently working on developing my writing…

The Weekly Challenge, 1st June 2020 – Playful Plays

We’ve created our way through May, and now The Weekly Challenge is back! Degenerate Fox are a London based theatre company who do things quickly! ‘The Dirty Thirty’ is a collection of thirty original plays which they perform in an hour – and this week’s challenge is your chance to learn about, and practice their speedy style.…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 27 – Move-It Monday

Today’s challenge is set by DanceWest, the community dance organisation for West London. Move-It Mondays is an inclusive dance class programme co-produced by DanceWest and Action on Disability for dancers 7-26 years. It’s Monday morning, time to shake off the weekend and step into a new week. Pick a song and move to your beat!…

The Weekly Challange, 23rd August 2021 – A New Narrative

This week’s challenge is brought to us by Nimiah from South East London. He challenges us to explore our stories back to front and upside – down! “I’m interested in history, philosophy and looking at the world from different perspectives” Do Choose five different key moments in your life. They can be as big…

The Weekly Challenge, 11th November 2019 – Starter for 10

Every day is full of things. Big things, small things, and all of the things in between. There are things we forget to do, things we would love to do, things we have to do and things we can’t wait to do. This week’s Challenge is set by Louise, who runs Manico PR. Louise’s job…

What music inspires

Day 26: What music inspires Welsh translation: Y gerddoriaeth sy’n ysbrydoli Hi people, My names Nathan and I’m an artist/musician based in Wolverhampton. I’ve always worked closely with artist and musician societies within my city but I’ve never brought both communities together, but I’ll be doing just this with The January Challenge! Looking forward to…

28th January 2018 – Day Twenty Eight – No place like home

It’s true… there really isn’t another place like home, so today we want to know a little more about where you live and why it’s special. DO Create a postcard for your hometown. It can be a postcard to invite others to visit, to share an unknown fact or to highlight its best attraction. It…

The Weekly Challenge, 9th November 2020 – Being Human

The Being Human festival, 12th-22nd November, is led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. ‘Thinking Nature’s Sacred Sites’ is one of the festival events and this week it’s over to the Being Human team who challenge you to take…

Weekly Challenge, 29th October – Over to You

It’s our 10th Gateshead challenge this year! We’ve made it to week 10 of celebrating #Angel20, the 20th Birthday of the Angel of the North. This special occasion has inspired poetry, making, drawing, designing, story telling and even time travel, all in the name of the sculpture! With this in mind, we think that this…

Day 13 – I <3 ART

Today’s challenge is from Nick Corston, who started non-profit STEAM Co. Get your logo design printed on a t-shirt! Find out how below. “We believe that “Art is what we call it when what we do might connect us” and could be anything from the art of painting and photography to cooking and coding or…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 7 – Post-It Possibilities

Today’s challenge is set by siblings Marc, Kara and Mia 17, 15, 13 from Cheshunt. What can you create with something as small as a Post-It? Take a Post-It or a small square piece of paper, and have a go at turning it into something new. It could be an origami animal, a tiny piece of street art,…

The Weekly Challenge, 21st June 2021 – Songs and Words

This week’s challenge is from Sheena Hussein in Bradford, West Yorkshire. A former lawyer who left the profession after a cancer diagnosis, Sheena is a poetess who champions creative writing during life’s many adversities. “I love writing, reading books on spirituality, and I love serving humanity.” “This is a 5-10 minute warm up writing exercise,…

Weekly Challenge, 23rd April – It’s Good News!

Over the last few weeks we’ve been working with a fab group of Young Minds Activists to co-devise a creative campaign #WiseUp around mental health in schools. As part of one of our workshop activities they envisioned and drew their interpretation of the ‘positive school of the future’, creating a wonderful panoramic wall drawing. Using this positive thinking…

#TheWeeklyChallenge, 1st November 2021 – Design Your Own Challenge

This week’s challenge is a little different…..The January Challenge is almost here. The January Challenge is 31 days of fun, quick and free creative challenges to kickstart your year. All of the challenges are set by creative people across the UK, like…you! Like The Weekly Challenge you receive each week, all The January Challenges…

The Weekly Challenge, 17th June 2019 – The Great Outdoors

Summer has arrived and it’s time to get outdoors! This week’s Challenge is set by the team behind Greenwich+Docklands International Festival – a free, annual, outdoor performing arts festival in Royal Borough of Greenwich, East London and, for the first time, the City of London. The festival showcases high quality work from around the globe,…

The Weekly Challenge, 7th October 2019 – The Slow GIF Movement

The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a chance for individuals, communities and organisations around the world to come together to show support for better mental health and wellbeing. In celebration, this week’s challenge is set by artist Rhiannon Armstrong, whose ‘Slow GIF movement’ seeks to make flashing, jolting and repetitive online spaces more…

Weekly Challenge, 1st October – On the Map

What fun things do you like doing in your local area? How do the people in your community share their skills, passions and stories? How can we highlight and celebrate them whilst encouraging more sharing and exchange? Fun Palaces is an ongoing campaign that promotes culture at the heart of community and community at the heart…

The January Challenge, Day 29 – Rewind

It’s not long now until #TheJanuaryChallenge finale… quick, let’s rewind. Today we want you to look back at all of the challenges you’ve done so far, and redo your favourite one. You could even redo the one you wish you did differently or had longer to do. Have you missed a challenge you fancy trying?…

Day 20 – A Picture tells 1000 Words

To inspire our Wednesday, it’s over to Mike Maynard! “I’m 71 and I live in Wednesbury in the Black Country. I thought people needed a challenge that would challenge their mind but be easy to do. Images are used to sell all kinds of things…” Do Create an image that sells an idea. It…

Day 30 – Hello World!

We’re coming to the end of The January Challenge. Let’s let the world know what we’ve been up to! Today’s challenge is from Jill. “I was thinking about the rainbows and other pictures people have put in their window, I wanted something that didn’t take drawing skills or even resources.” Do Use the windows around…

Create to Connect, Day 13 – Furry Face

Today’s challenge is set by Gateshead Libraries, Arts & Heritage service. They encourage the love of reading, learning about your local heritage and exploring your creativity through arts activities. This activity is inspired by Art Diamonds, a creative programme of arts activities and events for people of retirement age in Gateshead. Do Create an animal face. You could…

Self Portrait

Day 29: Self Portrait Welsh translation: Hunan bortread My name is Ffion Pritchard – I’m an artist, filmmaker and facilitator from North Wales! I am interested in how art can benefit society, be it through community-engaged art, art in healthcare or through the cathartic power of storytelling, humour and entertainment. I believe that a creative…

Day 30 – Past, Present, Future

It’s Saturday 30th January 2021…but not in your imagination! “I’m Shannon, I’m 35 and living in Leicester. I love to write and read and learn, though I’ve spent too much of lockdown playing games instead! I’m fascinated by the Victorian era, though I suspect I would have lived as a street urchin or died of…

Day 9 – My Film

We’re already over a week into The January Challenge 2021! And today, it’s over to Arun Kapur… “I’m 30, Wolverhampton born and based! I’m a visual artist, poet, film maker and mental health advocate! I love to use the medium of the arts to raise awareness of wellbeing and to help others feel realise…

Find Your Rainbow by Bexley Wellbeing Partnership

Day 2: Find Your Rainbow Welsh translation: Diwrnod 2: Darganfod Eich Enfys Create a rainbow. Find a selection of materials around you that are different colours and layer them to build your own rainbow. Size, shape, colours and materials are up to you! You could find your materials in nature, and build your rainbow outdoors…

Create to Connect, Day 24 – Say Faleminderit!

The Shpresa Programme is a user-led organisation that promotes the participation and contribution of the Albanian-speaking community in the UK. Faleminderit means ‘thank you’ in Albanian, and today’s challenge is all about gratitude. Programi Shpresa është një organizatë e udhëhequr nga përdoruesit që promovon pjesëmarrjen dhe kontributin e komunitetit shqipfolës në Mbretërinë e Bashkuar. Faleminderit do…

The Weekly Challenge, 1st February – Word Cloud

It’s February! We have come to the end of The January Challenge but the wave of creativity doesn’t stop here…it’s the first Weekly Challenge of the year with Skipton Town Hall! Skipton Town Hall is a Cultural Hub in North Yorkshire. Home to Craven Museum, an exhibition gallery, concert hall, visitor centre and community use spaces.…

The Weekly Challenge, 15th March 2021 – Musical Memories

This week’s challenge is from David in Kent… David reviews music online and enjoys discovering and reviewing new tracks by independent artists on Twitter. “Music has always been a central part of my life. From the time I got my first cassette player at the age of 9, music has been my constant companion. For every…

Day 5 – Thinking Inside the Box

Day 5 is here! And today, it’s over to Catherine Lounsbach. “I’m almost 60, young at heart and live in Nantwich, Cheshire. Creating art is my therapy, anything from painting on tea bags to making nature-based jewelry, but miniatures are my passion! I’ve chosen this challenge as I have a passion for small things,…

Weekly Challenge, 3rd September – Crap Faces

This week’s challenge is for people who tell themselves they cannot draw, or those who can draw but are trapped in one style, or anyone else who wants to play with a paradoxical way of stretching your artistic abilities. It is set by artist Steve Chapman and is inspired by his new book – 100 Crap Faces.…

Day 20 – Alien Invasion

It’s Day 20 already! To inspire our Wednesday – it’s over to Liam O’dell. “My name is Liam O’Dell, I’m 23 years. I work as a deaf freelance journalist and campaigner, and have a huge love for the arts. I enjoy watching and reviewing theatre, reading books, watching TV dramas, listening to music, writing…

The Weekly Challenge, 27th July 2020 – Finding the Words

Francoise Helene is a Canadian Poet living in London. She uses poetry to capture her experiences of travel, art, music and nature and often uses just one word as the inspiration to kickstart her poems. This week – it’s your turn! Find Francoise’s poetry in her new, self published book ‘Us & Everything Else’ here. Do Find…

Text to Song by the 64 Million Artists Community

Day 6: Text to Song Welsh translation: Diwrnod 6: Troi Geiriau yn Gân Sing what you see! Perhaps it’s words you can find around you – a utility bill, newspaper, a street sign. Perhaps it’s things – you might describe your view, your outfit, or the person next to you in your melody! Experiment…

Weekly Challenge, 26th February – 64 Million Masks

This week’s challenge is set by Kostas Ntanos, the designer behind the brilliant papercraft shop Ntanos. Kostas, after many years of what he calls ‘rather reclusive artistic expression’, started making masks. He made the first one for himself, to wear at a party, because he couldn’t find any that he liked. He quickly realised how…

Day 8 – The Actual

The Weekly Challenge, 8th November 2021 – #KindnessByPost

This Saturday 13th November is World Kindness Day! To celebrate, 64 Million Artists has partnered with Mental Health Collective, coordinators of the UK’s leading random act of kindness exchange, #KindnessByPost. This week’s challenge is coming to you from Amy, Mental Health Collective’s Director, Amy and Cal, their Communications Manager. Mental Health Collective’s #KindnessByPost project…

We are Culture – Day 3 – Leaf Printing

Today’s challenge is from Alan, who is a member of the Element Young Creatives. Read more about Element here – https://www.elementproject.org/ “I’m 20 years old, I’m Hispanic and I like to do photography in my spare time. I have a very patriotic reason behind my leaf printing challenge idea. I use the colours red…

Connect the Object by the 64 Million Artists Community

Day 26: Connect the Object Welsh translation: Diwrnod 26: Cysylltu’r Gwrthrychau Pick 5 random objects around you and gather them together. Find a connection between all of them, no matter how random your selection! What do they have in common? Write about what connects them. The connection might just be you! You could write about…

Take Back The Trash

Day 22: Take Back The Trash Welsh translation: Arbed y sbwriel “I hope to work with the teams within our general practice group, both clinical and administrative. This will be by sharing the January Challenge and facilitating participation. I also hope to work with our patients, making the January Challenge accessible via social media and…

Smile!

Day 9: Smile! Welsh translation: Gwenwch! “Our staff, governors, families and the local community are all partners in helping our young people to access an education that is focused on improving independence and life opportunities. Having fun, being safe and feeling happy are key to everything we do. Positivity is one of our five key…

Create to Connect, Day 6 – Create your Plate

It’s time to get creative with the contents of your cupboard! Whether you dip it, squash it, mix it, chop it or bake it – today’s challenge is to enjoy some edible creations… Get creative with what you’re eating today! Spice up your snacks – can you prepare a carrot superhero, make a rainbow out…

Day 22 – Poem of Love

It’s Friday! And on Friday’s, everybody taking part in The January Challenge comes together to do the same challenge. Today’s challenge comes from 18 year old Ines Yearwood-Sanchez. Thank you Ines! “My name is Ines Yearwood-Sanchez, I am 18 and from London. I love writing poetry and spoken word and I aspire to become…

The Weekly Challenge, 15th February 2021 – Love Haiku

Expressing our love isn’t just for Valentine’s Day! This week we continue to spread the love with this challenge from The Daily Haiku. The Daily Haiku is a daily creative work-out centred around Haiku writing and posting photographs, video and artwork. Set up in March 2020 in response to the first UK Lockdown, they now have…

The January Challenge, Day 26 – Map your World

We all have connections with the wider world around us – it could be through travel, but also through family, food, technology, music, your belongings, or simply a sense of curiosity. On a world map, draw lines to mark your connections with other countries. Your connections can be as literal as you want them to…

Create to Connect, Day 12 – Fancy Pants Friday

It’s Friday! Get your fancy pants on. Go on, you know you want to… Pull out your fancy Friday clothes – the time has come. Fancy dress, fancy colours, fancy socks, fancy hats, fancy accessories – the fancier the better. Wear the rainbow! If you have more time … Create a fancy accessory for you…

The Weekly Challenge, 25th October 2021 – A Greener Future

This week marks the start of the UN Climate Change Conference – COP26, which takes place in Glasgow, Scotland from 31st October – 12th November. This week’s challenge is from Ruth & Greg, who are based in Glasgow and are volunteering at the conference. What is COP 26? It is the annual United Nations…

Create to Connect, Day 16 – Conversations with Character

Today’s challenge is from the Synergy Theatre Project, who work across theatre and the criminal justice system towards the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. Do Can you write a short conversation between two people who have been in the same space together for a long time? Perhaps the people are…

Day 11 – Mapping Memories

We’re almost halfway through January! Today’s challenge is from Jerome. “I’m from South London but I live in Manchester. I like thinking about places!” Do Choose an area that you know and love, and create a map that shows all of your favourite routes. You could doodle your map or write out the route!…

The Weekly Challenge, 28th October 2019 – Weather or Not

“The remnants of summer warmth battle it out with the lurking beginnings of winter – and, where the two mix, the weather turns pretty lively.” Liam Dutton Autumn is here and has brought with it a fresh colour pallette of reds, oranges, greens and golds all around us. We’re not sure whether to wear shorts…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 3 – Colour Switch

Today’s challenge is set by Maame, 23, from London. Colour is all around us – in clothes, food, trees, animals, bookshelves and eyes.. Today, you have the power! Find a creative way to change the colour of something around you. Can you use a felt tip pen to colour in a bottle top? Can you change the colour…

Weekly challenge, 10th December – See what you can see!

“Art should not be viewed just as a visual culture but as an essential human process of self exploration and communication.” Grayson Perry. This week’s challenge is set by the team of volunteers at Bethlem Museum of the Mind. The Museum of the Mind records and celebrates the lives, experience and achievements of people with mental…

18th January 2018 – Day Eighteen – Game on

Today we have something fun for you… lets get inventing! DO For today’s challenge, we want you to invent your own game. It can be a board game, a drawing game, a clapping game or even an online game. You can also build on an existing game and give it your own twist. Then we…

The Weekly Challenge, 15th June 2020 – Mini Golf!

Artist Anna Bruder and Poet Arji Manuelpillai run an interactive theatre and art company called A Line Art which specialises in immersive creative events for children, young people and their families. Their main aim is to inspire and encourage creative play – anywhere and everywhere! Thank you to their 7 year old friend Eeshan for suggesting this…

This is Me

Day 23: This is Me Welsh translation: Dyma fi “Whenever I’m exploring charity shops, car boot sales or vintage fairs, I’m always drawn to old photographs. I’m always intrigued about what was happening for the people in those photos. What did they enjoy doing? Were they following their hopes and dreams? I wonder if it…

Well-being

Creativity is… Wellbeing It’s Creativity and Wellbeing Week! This week, we invite you to use your creativity to explore what ‘well’ being means to you. Creativity and Wellbeing week is an annual celebration of how creativity can benefit our health and wellbeing. It is run by London Arts and Health and the Culture, Health…

Day 6 – Music and Me

Today’s challenge is from Cieran. Cieran creates montages of video games to his favourite music. Find your favourite music and let’s get creative! “Hi, I am Cieran. I am aged 14 with Tourettes Syndrome and mental health conditions. I am a Fortnite PC gamer and I have a passion for creating Fortnite montages with…

14th January 2018 – Day Fourteen – Sink or Swim

Welcome to day 14! We want you to build something today that can also function… let’s hope it goes swimmingly well. DO Build a boat that floats. You can use any material you want as long as the boat works in the end. Is your boat made of paper, or is it a plastic cup…

The January Challenge, Day 13 – Pen to Paper

The second week of 2019 is coming to an end. How did your week go? What are you thinking about, and who do you want to tell? Today we challenge you to reach out to someone, and tell them something you’d like to share…whatever that might be! Put pen to paper, and write a letter.…

The Weekly Challenge, 2nd September 2019 – A Way with Words

‘Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it’ C.S. Lewis International Literacy Day is celebrated annually on the 8th September. Since 1966, this has been an opportunity to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world’s remaining literacy challenges. Despite progress made literacy challenges persist, distributed unevenly across countries and…

Word of the Year

Day 1: Word of the Year Welsh translation: Gair y Flwyddyn This creative prompt is an opportunity to mark the new year and to get creative with the things you have around you. By choosing just one word, we invite you to focus in, get intentional and reflect on why that word is meaningful to…

Shadow moments

Day 24: Shadow moments Welsh translation: Chwarae cysgodion As the beating hearts of our communities and often the only free-to-access space where diverse groups gather to share ideas and inspire one another, the link between libraries and creativity is stronger than ever today. From what we call our creative contributions – poetry, prose, photography, painting…

Create to Connect, Day 5 – #TextureHunterGatherer

Liz Atkin is an artist and mental health advocate based in London. She has Compulsive Skin Picking, a complex physical and mental disorder, but she reimagines the body-focused repetitive behaviour and anxiety into drawings and photographs. Liz raises awareness for Compulsive Skin Picking, and has given away more than 18,000 free #CompulsiveCharcoal newspaper drawings to commuters on public transport around…

Gratitude Bank

Day 25: Gratitude Bank Welsh translation: Banc Diolchgarwch “Practicing gratitude has been researched and scientifically shown to improve feelings of wellbeing. I can add anecdotally to this, from my own personal experience of vastly improving my mood and wellbeing by regularly practicing gratitude for a period of time.” To find out more about Isaac Acheampong…

You Inspire Me

Day 21: You Inspire Me Welsh translation: Rwyt ti’n fy ysbrydoli “I’m always on the lookout for new things to learn and I’m always interested in the many ways people negotiate and experience life. This has resulted in me meeting many people who inspire me and have shown me a variety of choices open to…

Dish of the Day

Creativity is…The Dish of the Day This April, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation presents a line up of creative prompts from resident artists of their studios that engage with the local community through their work. “The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world by dismantling barriers to…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd November 2021 – The Power of Youth

This week we are celebrating the power of youth with a challenge inspired by #iwill week! #iwill is a movement comprised of over 1000 organisations and 700 young #iwill Ambassadors & Champions from across the UK. They are united by a shared belief that all children and young people should be supported and empowered to…

Day 28 – A Mundane Conversation

15 Today’s challenge is from Jenna Brook! “Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 39 years old and I live in Shropshire. I am a Clown Practitioner, and a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Glyndwr University. I LOVE mini challenges because they give total creative freedom with no expectations -but they can also…

Weekly Challenge, 5th February – A Poem of You

Welcome to the very first Weekly Challenge of the year! It’s great to have you with us. This year we’ll be collecting challenges from around the country. A few from us, a few from organisations and a few from individuals. We can’t wait to see what comes up! To kick us off, we’re inviting…

Colour Dash

Creativity is… Colour Dash. We’re so excited to be content partners with Cultura Inglesa for their 27th annual festival! Cultura Inglesa is a not for profit institution whose mission is to promote the teaching of English and British culture in Brazil. Their annual Cultura Inglesa Festival (CIF), a renowned cultural, educational and artistic event, celebrating…

Weekly Challenge, 13th August – A Moment in Time

As we return to the monthly challenge of Gateshead Council’s Culture team, we remind ourselves of the Angel of the North #Angel20 celebration and re-engage with the statue as a cornerstone of the city and landscape. For all it represents from the past and for the future, the meaning transcends its physical presence. As with this…

Weekly Challenge, 16th April – Legendary Landmarks

It’s that wonderful time again, it’s time for Gateshead Council’s monthly creative challenge! As we launched the challenges this year, we also introduced the #Angel20 programme and since then we’ve seen fabulous Angel of the North birthday cards (celebrating 20 years) and many moving guardian angel poems. Each activity has provoked us to reflect…

The Weekly Challenge, 21st October 2019 – The Shape of Design

Are you in or around York this week? If so, then lucky you! The 23rd-30th October is York Design Week – a grass roots festival powered by the people of York. The festival invites you to participate, explore and play. To celebrate, this week’s challenge is set by the team at York Design Week, who…

The Weekly Challenge, 10th June 2019 – #CreativityAndWellbeing

Hooray, It’s Creativity and Wellbeing Week! Creativity and Wellbeing week is a UK wide festival from London Arts in Health Forum, in partnership with the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance and Thrive LDN, celebrating and showcasing some of the incredible work going on around arts and health. The festival exists because there is compelling and growing evidence that…

The Weekly Challenge 2019 – Cocktail Creator!

This week’s creative challenge is set by Ray from Simply Create. Ray is a creative content developer and founder of #SimplyCreate, a company specialising in creating and sharing stories through ideas and innovation workshops. We are halfway through February and Spring is knocking at the door – let’s celebrate! This week, Ray challenges you to quench your…

The January Challenge, Day 4 – A.B.C Story

It’s time to tell you About today’s challenge! Let’s Begin with a Clear example – here’s what we want you to Do. Every day we tell Friends and family our stories, some Good, some Hilarious, and some Incredible…. But they all begin with the ABC. Tell someone an ABC story! Try and incorporate all 26…

Create to Connect, Day 9 -Print ‘n’ Pattern

Today, we’re getting creative, one little step at a time… Create a repeating pattern. You could use pens and pencils, or you could print your design using leaves, potatoes, hands (or whatever you’ve got to hand!) Can you fill a page with your pattern? If you have more time … Experiment with ways of creating your pattern.…

Blwyddyn Newydd / A New Year by National Centre for Learning Welsh

Day 14: Blwyddyn Newydd / A New Year Welsh translation: Diwrnod 14: Blwyddyn Newydd Does the new year inspire change in you? What kind of change (or not)? Write a short poem that captures how you feel about the new year. You could call it 2026. “Poetry is integral to our culture as Welsh…

The January Challenge, Day 8 – Word on the Street

It’s Tuesday – let’s make our day, by making someone else’s day! Let’s take a moment to connect with someone new. Give a compliment to a stranger! Slow down, look around and tell someone something that will make them smile. It could be a stranger on the street, or a fellow online Challenger – over…

Balance

Creativity is… balance. This July, our creative prompts are curated by the esteemed members of our Board at 64 Million Artists. On May 7th, Tina Ajuonuma, Sam Clarke, Carol Tavernier, Clare Nzvere, and Kirstin Shirling joined us in London to discuss our recent activities. Following the spirit of 64 Million Artists, we kicked…

The Weekly Challenge 2020, 10th February – The Sound of this Place

This week’s challenge is set by Gordon Baxter, a user-experience consultant from the East Neuk of Fife. Gordon has taken inspiration from Chiarra Luzzana’s “The Sound of City” project, and challenges you to capture the sounds of the place where you live. What is the sound of this place? Can you hear birdsong, cars, waves, sirens,…

Create to Connect, Day 23 – Curate to Connect

Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Their website, www.artuk.org, makes art available for everyone – for enjoyment, learning and research. Exciting opportunity in the ‘If you have more time’ section! Do How could you make a part of your home an exhibition space? Choose an area (or a…

A photo of Qoy Lawal and next to her the words 'This week's creative prompt is being more you' in bold colours.

Faceless Self Portrait

Creativity is…a faceless self portrait We’re so excited to share that the creative prompts we share throughout November will come from creative duo Bea & Jill! “We are Bea and Jill, a creative duo who work together as one artist. Bea (they/them) is an autistic young person. Jill (she/her) is their mum and carer. Our…

The Weekly Challenge, 8th February – A Natural Place

This week we are getting creative with the artist Mark Noble! “I am a creative practitioner from beautiful Somerset in a street not far from the famous Glastonbury Tor. I am myself 55 years old and I am severely dyslexic and also autistic. I think art can play a very important role in mindfulness, wellbeing…

The January Challenge, Day 20 – Out of this World

Since the 20th January 2018, our planet has completed an entire obit of the Sun. It’s time to celebrate the celestial, and make a bit more space for ourselves and our imaginations. Invent a planet! What does your perfect world look like? Who (or what…) lives there? Draw or build your planet – think about…

Window Reflection by Graeme Roger (in Partnership with Luminate)

Day 25: Window Reflection Welsh translation: Diwrnod 25: Edrych Trwy’r Ffenestr Photo credit: Graeme Roger Use your phone or camera to capture either the view from your window. Don’t overthink! Take what feels honest, not perfect. Consider how light, shadow, time of day, or weather influence the view. Take multiple shots, from different angles, with/without…

Create to Connect, Day 2 – Haiku Review

Now might be a good time to work your way through the book pile by your bed, or to put that Netflix subscipription to good use. What should be next on our lists? Share with your haiku reviews – we want to hear from you, if you are 5 or 85! Share your book or…

Creativity Is …Storytelling

Creativity is… storytelling. This April, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation presents a line up of creative prompts from resident artists of their studios that engage with the local community through their work. “The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world by dismantling barriers to art education and…

Create to Connect, Day 8 – Nature Scenes

Today’s challenge is set by the Age of Creativity network. The Age of Creativity is a network of more than 1,000 professionals who all believe that creativity and culture supports older people to experience better health, wellbeing and quality of life. You can find lots of events for older people to get involved with online on their website!…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 4 – Puppet Pals

Today’s challenge is set by Cris, 51 and 1/4 from Walthamstow. And they called it… Puppet Love! You can make a puppet out of almost anything. Today’s challenge is to create a character out of what you have to hand (or even with your hands.) Create a puppet pal and make it move. Your puppet…

Day 15

Day 15 Welsh translation: Y Mwydyn “I’m passionate about connecting people with the natural world through art. I run an arts collective called Sundial Arts where we create workshops and events promoting art as a tool to connect people with the environment. We host accessible workshops empowering communities to create while reflecting on their relationship…

Find a Tree

Day 28: Find a Tree Welsh translation: Dod o hyd i goeden Hi, I’m Sian and work as a Wellbeing Officer for Golygfa Gwydyr (GG) (a non-profit community group) in Llanrwst, North Wales. We are very lucky to have a site up in the local forest to hold a variety of wellbeing sessions from sound…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 24 – Take Three

Each challenge is crowdsourced by individuals, teams and communities around the country. Today’s challenge is set by the team at Creation Station. Three is the magic number…! Create something using three ‘things’ around you. You might create a meal with three ingredients, a poem with three words, or a tower using three objects. You could get creative…

Creativity is… a rhyming couplet

Creativity is… a rhyming couplet. Meet Your January Friends! From Exeter to Fife, meet the incredible people and communities fuelling The January Challenge 2025 alongside you! From organisations like St Thomas Medical Group, Fast Fashion Therapy, and Daventry Hill School to inspiring individuals such as David Larbi, Sian Northey, Rachel Baker, and Lira Valencia-our January…

My story

Creativity is… My story. This week it’s over to Patricia Gray, with a creative prompt inspired by her new start! “I live in Scotland, I enjoy meeting people and facing new challenges, I am a member of Toastmasters in Dunfermline…in a new role as Vice President of Public Relations, and also a volunteer Walk…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 26 – Makes Sense

Today’s challenge is set by Laura, 25, from Huddersfield. Today we’re thinking about the senses. Sound, touch, taste, smell and sight. If you could create an enjoyable experience for one of your senses, what would it be? Create a sensory experience to enjoy. What’s a place that speaks to one of your senses? Do you get lost…

Day 28 – All Sorts of Days

It’s Thursday 28th January, and Ben’s turn to set a challenge! “I’m Ben Bradshaw, a poet and theatre- maker from Hull. I love to write, listen to music and analyse everything! Everybody had good days and bad days. I think it’s fascinating to see how people creatively respond to their interpretation of their own behaviours…

The Weekly Challenge 2020, 3 February – The Repair Cafe

Welcome to the first Weekly Challenge of 2020! This week’s challenge is set by the Old Street Repair Cafe. Repair Cafes are events in which people learn how to repair household devices and objects to help prevent them going to landfill. They are organised by and for local residents. Your challenge this week is to get creative and…

Make a FanZine

Day 12: Make a FanZine Welsh translation: Creu ffansîn Lea is a zine maker and zine librarian at Edinburgh Zine Library. They make zines about all sorts of things, like their experiences of mental health and neurodivergence, their love of cycling, or the best places to get vegan food in Kirkcaldy, where they live with…

Day 20 – Light as a Feather

Day 20 is from Kate Peto in Hertfordshire! “I am inspired by every aspect of birds. During lockdown my daughter and I became avid bird watchers, charting the progress of a family of blus tits and starlings. A joy to our hearts!” Do Let your imagination fly…like a bird! Create a bird – it…

The Weekly Challenge, 27th April 2020 – Heart to Heart

You may have seen some #HeartsForMyHospice popping up in your local community. These hearts are one way people are sending love to their families and friends during lockdown. The idea came from a lady called Bev, who volunteers for her local Hospice, Hospice in the Weald. Bev made a heart for each of her daughters,…

19th January 2018 – Day Nineteen – Over my shoulder

Today’s challenge is a combination of three challenges – let’s do it! DO Today we want you to draw. But we want you to draw with your opposite/non-dominant hand, and we want you to draw the first thing you see over your right shoulder. THINK When you were drawing did you notice things about your…

The Weekly Challenge, 1st July 2019 – Squiggling

Pick up your pens, and get ready to squiggle… This week’s challenge is set by PACT Creative (Play Act Create Transform), who work to celebrate the transformative power of creativity & play in all areas of life. PACT offers bespoke workshops for teams, schools staff, pupils and members of the public using play, laughter and fun to…

Pieces Together (Peace is Together)

Day 26: Pieces Together (Peace is Together) Welsh translation: Heddwch Gyda’n Gilydd “One of the groups I’ll be working with to bring The January Challenge to life is Friends For English – a befriending project to help newcomers, mainly asylum seekers and refugees, to practice English and make new friends in Hull. In a meeting…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 23 – Poets for the Planet

Today’s challenge is set by Poets for the Planet. If you could have one superpower, and use it to make a positive impact on the planet, what would it be? Write a short poem to tell us all about your power and how it would make a difference to the planet. What issue would you…

An orange graphic with white edges that have a ripped paper effect. In black bold text the graphic reads ‘A creative networking group, for men with Chris Rolls. July 28th | 5pm-6pm BST, Online via Zoom, Have Your Say on #TheJanuaryChallenge.’ There is a photograph in a circular frame of Chris Rolls.

Create an ‘OC’

Creativity is…creating an original character We’re back with creative duo Bea & Jill for week 2 of their November takeover with us! “We are Bea and Jill, a creative duo who work together as one artist. Bea (they/them) is an autistic young person. Jill (she/her) is their mum and carer. Our creative practice explores identity…

The Weekly Challenge, 13th July 2020 – Slow Marathon

Slow Marathon is an annual walking event from Deveron Projects, celebrating slowness, friendship, physical activity and an appreciation of our varied landscape. This year, the plan was to walk between rural Scottish towns Cabrach and Huntly. However, because of our current situation, the Slow Marathon is being done remotely, together. The 2020 Slow Marathon is an…

The January Challenge, Day 1 – Year of the…

Happy New Year, Challengers! It’s the very first day of The January Challenge 2019. Together, we are going to kickstart our creativity and wellbeing, and start the year with some well deserved oompf. Welcome on board! Let’s start the way all good stories begin, at the very beginning… Do: What is your word of the…

Weekly Challenge, 23rd July – Shakespeare Takeover

Over the next 3 weeks we will be having an epic Shakespeare take over! The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will be setting creative challenges inspired by Threads of the Unsaid, their summer collaboration with award-winning sound and visual artist Thor McIntyre. Together they will be creating an experimental art installation based on Romeo and Juliet, with a twist:…

Unseen Borders

Day 19: Unseen Borders Welsh translation: Ffiniau anweledig “I wanted to create a prompt that specifically explores a moment of free movement outside of our daily routines, a protest to the policing of our bodies and a way to connect with and centre us in our bodies with music as an aid. I asked participants…

Fill up your cup

Creativity is…a cup! This week’s creative prompt is designed by the team at 64 Million Artists (and is totally inspired by the fact that we love a good cuppa and a chat…) Whatever your cup holds, we hope this prompt, well, prompts you to fill it up with the good stuff. Do To…

Mind map

DO: Your challenge is to create a mind map in 3 minutes. Pick a theme and write it at the centre of a blank piece of paper. Set a timer. Using different colours, words and images, come up with as many ideas as possible related to that theme in 3 minutes. Don’t be perfect. Let…

Create to Connect, Day 25 – Daydream Believer

Koestler Arts is a charity that encourages people in the UK’s criminal justice system to participate in the arts. During the Covid 19 lockdown they’ve been publishing weekly Art Aid inspiration. Each Art Aid sheet has activities, and every activity can be done in a prison cell, with very limited materials and space. Do Think of…

A Word Walk

Day 6: A Word Walk Welsh translation: Tro geiriau “I’m Rachel and I run boom saloon, a global media movement to democratise creativity for good. Boom Saloon work in collaboration with STAND, a peer support group for people living with young onset dementia – that is people who are diagnosed with dementia under the age…

Day 7 – Fruity Face

Today’s challenge is from Sheila Blair. “I’m living in the North West of England. I chose this idea because anyone, of any age, can participate. Don’t be afraid to work ‘big’ – you could even work with other members of your household, and it could be assembled either indoors or outdoors…” Do Create a…

The Weekly Challenge, 9th September 2019 – In Mi Own Skin

This week’s challenge is set by Miacah, the founder of ‘In Mi Own Skin’ – helping people to look and feel great by bringing substance to style. Miacah helps people feel comfortable, confident and empowered regardless of shape, size or budget, and works to transform negative perceptions we might have of ourselves into positive mindsets and…

Santa in Summer

Santa in summer This week we’re handing over to Olivia in Worthing! “I am 9 years old and live in Worthing, West Sussex. In my free time I love to create artistic things. I love arts and craft, painting, drawing and more recently writing stories and playing on my new keyboard. I love to create…

Creativity is…the magic number

Creativity is… the magic number. Three Weeks, Three Ways, Endless Creativity! The magic number is three! With just three weeks until The January Challenge 2025 kicks off, here are three ways you can get involved. 1️⃣ Sign Up to receive daily creative prompts by email – or WhatsApp!Each day of January, you’ll receive a fun…

Paper plane

DO: Make a paper aeroplane and see how far you can fly it. Involve your friends or colleagues and have a competition. THINK: How did you find the challenge? Did you make a successful paper plane? SHARE your response with us! You can include an image or video too if you like. If sharing on…

16th January 2018 – Day Sixteen – Story Time

Everyone is good at making up stories, but can you make one up on the spot? DO Today we want you to make up a story about a person or an object that you encounter. It could be someone you saw on the way to work, or that cereal box that always stares at you…

The Weekly Challenge, 30th December 2019 – Spread the Word

We hope that you had a wonderful Christmas time, and are ready to see in the new year (and decade!) The countdown is on! 2 days until the start of 64 Million Artists’ The January Challenge 2020 – 31 days of quick creative challenges to kickstart the creativity and wellbeing of thousands of people across the…

Bold Thoughts, Bold Images by CADA (Creative Ageing Development & Agency)

Day 7: Bold Thoughts, Bold Images Welsh translation: Diwrnod 7: Meddyliau Eofn, Delweddau Eofn Today’s challenge is for you, however old you are now. Take a moment to sit comfortably, pause, and connect with yourself. Let your imagination lead you. Now, imagine a future version of yourself, older than you are now. What are you…

The Weekly Challenge, 1st April 2019 – 50 in 15

Pens, pencils and sense of humour at the ready…This week’s Challenge is set by our friends at Sketch Appeal! Launched in July 2018 by self taught artist Dulcimer Draws, Sketch Appeal is a creative enterprise which promotes art for wellbeing and the joy of sketch. They believe that everyone can draw and seek to empower people with…

Draw the Lyric by Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living (in Partnership with Disability Rights UK)

Day 4: Draw the Lyric Welsh translation: Diwrnod 4: Llun o’r Geiriau Here is an example from Young Pioneer Renee! Choose a quote or song lyric that is meaningful to you. Write the words down, and surround it with doodles and drawings that represent its significance. If it’s a song lyric, why not play the…

10-minute storytelling

Day 7: 10-minute storytelling Welsh translation: Stori 10 munud I am a gay, autistic writer in London. I am working with other autistic people, teaching them how to create and write great stories! I would love them to be inspired to write in order to give themselves a cathartic, creative voice (like I was inspired…

The Weekly Challenge, 6th December 2021 – 4 Weeks To Go!

The January Challenge is almost upon us…there are 4 weeks to go! — What is The January Challenge? It’s 31 days of creative challenges to kickstart the new year! Join us to start the year the right way. In 2021, 50,000 people took part and 96% of people said it had a positive impact on…

Your Space

Day 18: Your Space Welsh translation: Eich lle Hi, we’re Zesty’s Collective – a group of queer people in Nottingham putting on events (craft afternoons, creative workshops and meets) for other LGBTQIA+ and questioning people. Each event holds queerness at heart, away from loudness, nightlife, and a need for spending. The ‘your space’ activity is…

Dressed to Express

Day 18: Dressed to Express Welsh translation: Mynegi trwy Wisgo “I am an independent designer running my own clothing brand; Janus. I would like to facilitate and sustain a supportive community of artists in Manchester through this programme and my line of work in fashion! I was on my way to an interview when I…

Create to Connect, Day 13 – Game On

A bit of friendly competition never hurt anyone..! Make up, or choose a game and invite somebody to play with you – online or offline. You could recreate the Olympics in your garden, create your own board game, clapping game or puzzle game – or choose and enjoy one of your old favourites. You might…

The January Challenge, Day 21 – Good News Day!

Brilliant things happen to brilliant people all around the world, every day. Today’s challenge invites you to celebrate the good news- and remember the little things, the big things and the things in between. Rewrite the day’s news. What headlines do you want to see today? What stories do you want to share with the…

5th January 2018 – Day Five – 100 Years Later

Times are changing…it’s weird to think how different today is compared to last year, last month, even last week so how about in 100 years… how different will things will be then? DO Capture or find on your phone (or in an album) an image or a series of images that you’d want to…

The Weekly Challenge, 25th November 2019 – Story of a Gift

Which stories are important for you to tell? Which stories to do you want to pass on to others? Which stories do you want to make sure you remember? This week’s challenge is set by artist Amy Lord, whose project ‘The Story of You and Me’ invites people to record the stories that are important…

Johari’s Window

The January Challenge, Day 14 – Joy Seeker

Monday’s don’t have a great reputation – but today we challenge that together! Find the joy in activities you normally dislike. Joy up your commute with a good book, good music or a smile at a stranger! Chat to someone in a queue, or have a boogy whilst cooking dinner. What could you do that…

Create to Connect, Day 15 – Welcome to my World!

Today’s challenge is set by London Youth. London Youth is a charity on a mission to improve the lives of young Londoners, through arts, sport, employability and social action programmes that are delivered in community settings all over London. Do Create a map of your world. Think about which places you want to include: what are the places…

The Weekly Challenge, 24th February 2020 – #Goals

This week’s challenge is set by Michaela Tranfield, a third year English Literature student who believes goal setting is a great way to explore… “I’ve thought of a way to make goal setting more creative, helping you to reflect on your present and future plans…” Take a few moments to think about the week ahead, and…

A view of your city

DO: From memory, or by going to see it, draw, paint or create a landscape of your (nearest) city. It might be the view of a bridge, or a cultural landmark, or just the view from your window wherever you are. THINK: How did you find the experience? How do you feel about the place…

I Aspire… by Public Libraries with Libraries Connected

Day 22: I Aspire… Welsh translation: Diwrnod 22: Fy Uchelgais… Use the writing template below to explore the things that you can do, or the things that you know, because of the place or community you are from. I come from….therefore I CAN….. “In my library, I notice that local young people can lack aspiration,…

Day 9 – Mindful Potatoes

Day 9, and we’re feeling fine. Today, we’re printing! “I’m 57 (yes, really!). I have developed this idea with my littlun – who is 7. Their idea was to fire tic tacs out of your mouth onto a piece of paper covered in glue, and see what sticks! We are from Northumberland. We like…

The January Challenge, Day 10 – Join the Dots

Today’s challenge is set by Sophie, 23 from Kent. Today we are using something random, to create something new. ‘Join the dots’ to create an image. First, create a random group of dots – you could use a pen to make random dots, or even splash some cold tea onto a page with your hands, or paint with…

The Weekly Challenge, 24th August 2020 – A Stitch in Time

The saying “A stitch in time saves nine” is the inspiration behind this week’s challenge from Envisage Arts CIC, an art therapy service based in West Yorkshire. The saying suggests that working to solve a problem early on prevents bigger problems later on. What does that saying make you think about? Do you think problem solving…

The Weekly Challenge – 27th May 2019

There are more than 64 Million everyday artists in the UK (and 7.7 billion in the whole world!) – and all of them have unique experiences, skills, talents and stories to tell. This week’s Challenge invites you to take a closer look at the everyday and the people that make the ordinary, extraordinary. Celebrate your everyday…

The January Challenge 2020, Day 19 – The taste of home

Today’s challenge is set by the ESOL students at Newham College. Sometimes the smells and taste of food can remind us of stories, places and people. Capture your favourite meal in a creative way. You could illustrate the recipe, photograph the ingredients, write a poem that captures the memories – or share the recipe with a friend. The ESOL students at…

The January Challenge, Day 18 – Top Hat

Hats! They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and styles. Today’s challenge is about luring out your inner designer and creating something fabulous. Make a hat! What could you use to create a new home for your head? Be as creative as you want – anything goes. If you have more time: What magic powers…

Day 24 – Freestyle

It’s Sunday! Let’s Freestyle with Sharon Hall. Remember: don’t worry if you can’t do the challenges every day, we’ll send you a summary list of ALL of the challenges at the end. “I am a 54 year old black woman. I have 3 daughters. I am an adoption social worker. I love running, dancing to…

24th January 2018 – Day Twenty Four – Creative Words

We all have a favourite quote, okay, some of us may have more than one.. DO Pick your favourite quote (or one of your favourites) and make it into word art. It could be a quote from a book, a film, or maybe a quote passed down in your family. How can you make…

The Weekly Challenge, 22nd April 2019 – I’m Not Just A Consumer, I…

To recognise and celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd April, this week’s Challenge is posed by environmental charity Global Action Plan and innovation consultants New Citizenship Project: We think that the term “consumer” has a lot to answer for. Consumerism implies a one-way relationship with our planet – that we simply take and use up…

Day 19 – Travel the World

Today, it’s over to Jane Hill from Kent. “I am mother to three amazing grown up children who constantly amaze me with their ability to bring joy, love and magic into the everyday. I am also a physiotherapist working with people with learning disabilities who bring creativity and alternative solutions into all aspects of…

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