We've selected some of the most useful websites for creatives on everything from workspace to IT...
Derbyshire CAN (Contracts Advice Network)
Derbyshire Contracts Advice Network is a partnership project led by Links: the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Council for Voluntary Service & Action Ltd.
Arts Council England
Grants For The Arts, the Arts Council's open funding scheme is for individuals, arts organisations, national touring and other people who use the arts in their work
Banks' Mill Studios
Banks' Mill Studios was set up to retain Graduate level skills in the creative industries in the Derby area
100% Design 100% Design is the UK's premier contemporary interiors event for the contract market.
4Talent 4Talent is Channel 4’s website for the creative industries, offering valuable insights for fresh talent keen to climb the creative ladder in Film, TV, Radio, New Media and beyond, plus comprehensive opportunities listings and a hand-picked Talent Directory
ACID - Anti Copying in Design A membership trade organisation set up by designers for designers – now a hard-hitting "not for profit" trade organisation created to combat the growing threats of plagiarism in the design and creative industries
ArtReach ArtReach has a ten year track record of providing a unique range of specialist support to help drive successful arts projects and activity.
Arts & Business Through 12 regional offices, Arts & Business acts as a crucible where businesses and arts organisations come together to create partnerships to benefit themselves and the community at large.
Arts Advice artsadvice.com has been created to help you to pursue a successful career within the Creative Industries. You can use the site to obtain tailored career or course information by email. If you prefer, you can get the same help by calling 0800 093 0444
Arts in the Peak Arts in The Peak is an artist led organisation which aims to promote all the arts and artists living and working in the Peak District. They distribute news of events, funding and support to its members. They also aim to ensure that rural arts based enterprises have a voice in official strategies, polices and documents.
Arts Marketing Association The AMA is the professional development body open to all arts professionals involved in bringing arts and audiences together in the UK and internationally.
Arts Training Central ATC provides a range of facilities, advisory services, and training programmes in support of the professional development of artists, performers, and other creative practitioners.
Association of Authors' Agents The Association is a voluntary body to provide a forum for member agencies to discuss industry matters, to uphold a code of good practice, and to provide a vehicle for representing the interests of agents and authors
Association of Photographers (AoP) The AOP brings professional photographers together, protecting their rights and promoting photography
Banks’ Mill Studios Banks' Mill Studios was set up to retain Graduate level skills in the creative industries in the Derby area, by providing easy-in / easy-out 'dirty' workspace in 38 studios.
BritFilms Based out of the East Midlands, this site is a great place to look back at some of the best films that have come out of the region.The site hosts a lot of films that have screened at the fantastic Bang Short Film Festival over the years.
Business Link East Midlands Business Link East Midlands provides access to all the information, advice and support needed to start, maintain and grow a business.
Channel 4's Ideas Factory Channel 4 Initiative to provide information on working and starting a business in the creative sector.
Conference Derbyshire Conference Derbyshire is a dedicated conference and event booker, providing the perfect solution for your conference, meeting, seminar, workshop, training session, exhibition or any other event.
Crafts Council The Crafts Council is the UK’s national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Established in 1971, we are an independent body funded by the Arts Council England, responsible for promoting fine craftsmanship, encouraging high standards and increasing public awareness of contemporary crafts and applied arts.