WE ARE MAYES CREATIVE
CREATIVE EXPERIENCES TO EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH HERITAGE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Mayes Creative engages the communities of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and beyond in creative experiences to explore their world through heritage, science, technology and the environment. We want to discover new ways of thinking and doing that are fun and surprising, encouraging inspiration and broadening horizons.
Mayes Creative engages the communities of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and beyond in creative experiences to explore their world through heritage, science, technology and the environment. We want to discover new ways of thinking and doing that are fun and surprising, encouraging inspiration and broadening horizons.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Autumn Residencies Booking Now!
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: RESIDENCY
Dartmoor Residency: Inspiration from an Ancient Landscape - 16-20 November 25
We are excited to offer this new opportunity to spend time being inspired and making work in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. APPLY NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE |
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: RESIDENCY
St Just in Penwith, Cornwall: Group Residency at
St Just Old Town Hall 22-25 October 2025 A fantastic opportunity to spend time with like-minded people in the inspiring location of St Just, the most Westerly town in the UK and a short walk from the Atlantic at Cape Cornwall. ROLLING DEADLINE: LAST FEW PLACES! |
CREATIVE HERITAGE PROJECT! - THE STORY OF STEAM
- West Cornwall's contribution to the story of passenger railways
The Story of Steam in West Cornwall
We are excited to be starting out on a new project - the Story of Steam, inspired by the 200 year anniversary of the first public passenger railway and West Cornwall's part in this story. We start by celebrating the opening of the first passenger railway on 27th September with a community event at Hayle Railway Station. Harvey's Carriages, owned and managed by Rail Holidays, are opening their carriage doors for an open day - we bring community printmaking, badge making and heritage sharing. The amazing Murdoch Flyer will also be in attendance (a full sized working model of Murdoch's steam engine), sharing an important part of the story of steam innovation in Cornwall.
We are especially keen to hear from people with memories of Hayle and Helston Railways, as we hope to be following up with Oral History recording if we are successful in our bid for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are fortunate to already have funding from the GWR Community Fund to support this event and also a programme of creative activities in schools and libraries along the path of the Hayle Railway, which will come together to create an inspiring Poster Wall outside Hayle Day Centre for us all to enjoy. Please join our mailing list to be kept informed about future activities, or keep your eye on our social media for updates.
RECENT PROJECT - MARY LOCKER: STARLIGHT
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Researching and sharing the fascinating story of Mary Lockyer, Edwardian astronomer and photographer. Interested in Mary Lockyer?
To visit our project page click here We have published our initial research here Star Stories oral histories, recorded during the project, can be enjoyed here PREVIOUSLY we completed:
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This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to lottery players.
We also have a supported project internship from Exeter University/Santander.
Many thanks to Exeter University, Exeter City Library and Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth.
We also have a supported project internship from Exeter University/Santander.
Many thanks to Exeter University, Exeter City Library and Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth.
