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The January Challenge has now come to a close for 2023, but your creativity doesn't have to end there! The creative challenges will live here all year round, and we invite you to have a go whenever you like.
Explore our 2023 Impact report
82% of people participating in The January Challenge say that it positively impacts their wellbeing.
We have been working with our Research Associates, Tialt, to explore the impact the campaign has had on the lives of people taking part.
You can read more by clicking the button below.
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We are all creative.
...yes, that means you too.
We're often driven by the idea of 'getting things right'.
Creativity is a chance to get back in touch with a part of ourselves, often long-buried, that allows us to connect with the world around us differently.
Over 50,000 people have taken part in The January Challenge so far.
If you want to participate in The January Challenge and receive our FREE daily creative prompts via email throughout January, then fill out your details below.
We'll also send you some updates on events and competitions, (and you can unsubscribe at any time).
Why join in?
What is the 'January Challenge'?
The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative challenges. You can take part in the challenge however you choose. You could be exploring the colours of nature, making music about Mondays, or turning the ordinary extraordinary.
MADE BY YOU
The Challenges are always designed by different people across the UK, including writers, makers, activists and community groups! 2023 is our 10th anniversary, and The January Challenge will be bigger and better than ever. Learn more about who set this year's challenges below!
What is the 'January Challenge'?
The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative challenges. You can take part in the challenge however you choose. You could be exploring the colours of nature, making music about Mondays, or turning the ordinary extraordinary.
MADE BY YOU
The Challenges are always designed by different people across the UK, including writers, makers, activists and community groups! 2023 is our 10th anniversary, and The January Challenge will be bigger and better than ever. Learn more about who set this year's challenges below!
Meet 2023's collaborators
Meet this 2023's collaborators
WANT TO BE A CREATIVITY CHAMPION?
We created three versions of the Creativity Champion's Pack for 2023, which you can download for free. January might be over, but the pack is available all year round, whenever and wherever you want.
Click the links below to download the version that suits your community or workplace.
The original champions pack
Made for those who work with people. Use this pack to inspire and engage those around you at work, in the community or in school.
Pecyn Hyrwyddwyr
Mae Hyrwyddwyr (fel chdi!) yn gallu defnyddio'r Pecyn mewn gwahanol leoliadau gwaith mwyn cysylltu â'r bobl a'r cymunedau o'u hamgylch.
The care homes champions pack
Made for people who work in a care settings. These challenges are created to invite residents and staff to get creative together and connect with one another.
FAQs
What's The January Challenge?
The January Challenge is an annual campaign connect all parts of the UK through creativity.
Why should I participate?
Together, we've proved that creativity is so closely linked to our levels of wellbeing and connection to ourselves and others. You can read our most recent Impact Report here.
What do I have to do to participate?
You can join in however you like. You might like to open our daily emails in January and let each challenge inspire thoughts. Each challenge will be a unique creative prompt that'll invite you to do something, reflect and perhaps share with those around you or online. You can sign up to receive the daily creative challenges here.
How much does it cost?
The January Challenge is completely free for everyone!
Do I do the challenges on my own or with others?
Challenges can be done alone, with friends and family or as part of a teaching plan, library event, team engagement at work or in any community setting. You can build a little community of your own to share what you create with others or join ours online by joining our Facebook group or posting on social using the hashtag #TheJanuaryChallenge.
What if I change my mind and no longer want to participate?
You're free to dip in and out of The January Challenge as you please. It's there for you. You might do all the challenges, you might do one challenge, you might do none, it's totally up to you. You can be a part of it purely by searching the hashtag and seeing what others are creating (though we promise you'll have more fun if you have a go yourself!)
Got another question not answered here? Send it over to jemima@64millionartists.com and they'll be happy to answer you (no question is too big, small or silly!)
"I love that this is an opportunity to be creative with others worldwide. It is a powerful experience, thank you!"
"I found that a creative way to complete the day's task would lead to lead to me enjoying the rest of my day too."
Work with us
Want a creative session for your whole team?
We work with leaders like you to help develop your practice as a facilitator of group creativity and with the staff to celebrate their creativity.
If you’d like a 30-minute conversation to hear how we could help you engage teams across your organisation, get in touch with Jemima by clicking the button below.

Support creativity across the UK
2023 is our 10th anniversary! We need your help to reach more people.
Please donate any amount that you can.
Or, if you can't donate, why not share our page with your network or on social media and help us spread the word? Every donation or post makes a huge difference in helping us to catalyse creativity across the UK.
Case studies
Hear from Hamilton Brown below, a business that used The January Challenge to engage their people at work.
This is the story of what happens when 350 employees put down their tasks once a week and tried something new.
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