Workshop to Support Creative Business Growth in Bradford

Free training session aims to help local artists and freelancers

A free workshop titled Expanding Horizons: Mind Your Own Business is scheduled to take place on 28 January 2026 at the Kirkgate Community Centre in Bradford. The event is part of a series of creative business development sessions designed to assist artists, freelancers, and arts and culture organisations in the area.

Event details

• Date and time: 28 January 2026, 10:00 to 13:00
• Location: Kirkgate Community Centre, 39a Kirkgate, Bradford, BD18 3EH
• Cost: Free
• Age guidance: 18 and over
• Target audience: Artists and creatives living or working in Bradford

Workshop focus

The session will be led by Minoti Parikh, who has been involved with the Expanding Horizons programme for two years. The workshop aims to provide practical guidance on developing a sustainable and profitable creative practice. Key topics to be covered include:

• Building a creative business that also drives social good
• Developing a growth mindset
• Defining and pitching a creative business to a target audience
• Setting realistic business plans to support thriving creative practices
• Establishing financial resilience and sustainability

The event is part of the Expanding Horizons programme, which has supported numerous artists and organisations in Bradford to grow their creative enterprises strategically and sustainably.

Booking information

Those interested in attending can book free tickets in advance. The workshop offers an opportunity for networking and gaining valuable business skills tailored to the creative sector.

For further details and ticket booking, visit the Kirkgate Community Centre or relevant local event listings.