Take the Space CIC

Our Services

TTS is a creative agency that creates the space for stories to be told that are resonant and reflective of multi-ethnic Britain today.  We are interested in telling the unique story of the UK’s heritage: diverse, dynamic and multi-perspective. 

Our work covers both practice and policy and through our production hub – The Engine Room – TTS works and invests in the finest and home-grown, Black and British multi ethnic talent.

Our consultancy works collaboratively with a range of partners to influence the structural environment for this work to flourish in the long term.

Our Vision

TTS is committed to an inclusive, vibrant, diverse and equal cultural landscape.  We will contribute to and make a difference to the creative and cultural infrastructure through policy and practice, working collaboratively and seek opportunities to play and be playful with concepts and ideas around diversity, culture and creativity in modern 21st Century Britain.

?We will achieve this vision by:

• ?Fostering a playful and inventive approach to creativity, innovation and diversity
• Pursuing mutually beneficial relationships
• Creating the space for artists and makers to make work that reflects and resonates with all our communities
• Learning, writing, presenting, sharing ideas and opportunities.

Our Aims

To redefine and revisit the heritage and creativity of the Black and British multi-ethnic cultural voice through a series of dialogues, projects and productions encouraging a national and international response

To create spaces for new work by 'home-grown' and Black and British multi-ethnic led work through co-commissions and talent development partnerships 

To explore the intersections of art form working at the cutting edge of diverse practice and with a range of artists, producers and partners

To play and be playful with concepts and ideas around diversity, culture and creativity in modern 21st Century Britain.

To reach out to audiences interested in this work and dialogue, regardless of background

To support the development of quality diverse creative product and talent, enabling exposure, production and presentation.

With digital at its core, we distribute product and ideas to reach out to audiences.

Creative engagement opportunities for local communities
Young People's workshops
Cultural workshops, festival and masterclasses
Performances
Talent development
Creative Commissions
Productions

Take the Space is a creative producing company and aims to grow new cultural partnerships, commission new work and build diverse audiences (specifically Global Majority, LGBTQ+, Young People and Refugee and Asylum Seekers) who currently under-represented. TTS will aim to grow this work locally in Eastbourne and wider East Sussex region and works across arts and heritage.