By James Bonthron
Thanet-based young people are invited to bring and showcase their creative work at a networking event for the creative community in Ramsgate this Saturday (April 4).
Funded as a Pride in Place ‘Bring It to Life’ project, the event is open to the whole creative community, with 16-24 year-olds invited to show their work and feature in a film.
The film will be displayed at a showcase day in Ramsgate Town Centre on Sunday 19 April 2026. This event will run as part of the town’s St George’s Day Spring Parade and launches the town’s ten-year Pride in Place journey.
The networking event will be held at Ramsgate Space in Charlotte Court, bringing young creatives into a shared space, creating new connections, providing peer support and opening potential routes into work.
The event is being organised by young people on the Creative Catalyst Thanet programme, supported by Remixd and Co-relate. The event, filming, and marketing are all being handled by young people on the programme in an effort to create an event and film that reflects the experiences of local young people.
Young people will be given the chance to bring or submit a sample of their work or contribute to the film reflecting on Ramsgate, creativity, and what a thriving future looks like, capturing the voices, skills and ambitions of young people in Ramsgate.
Co-relate Apprentice James Bonthron said: “It’s not often that young artists get to go to a networking event just for them, or get to take part in a filming project, near Ramsgate Harbour. I’ve seen some of the great artwork from people on Creative Catalyst Thanet, and I look forward to seeing even more showcased at the event!”.
If they’re a musician, or artist, or writer, all are welcome to bring some of their work. If they can’t bring it physically, then the work will be displayed on a presentation that will be played during the event. Participants can sign up as a stallholder or submit digital work through this form or email events co-ordinator Lily at [email protected]
The showcase will take place between 3pm to 5.30pm, and there will be a chance to network with other artists from 6pm to 7pm. The event will have a DJ and snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
