Creative Kernow

Creative Kernow, based at Krowji, is the umbrella organisation for the following nine projects. Together we support the production, promotion and distribution of work by creative practitioners in Cornwall because we believe in creativity’s transformative power and want more people to benefit from it.

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Our team of advisors has in-depth understanding of different segments of the creative sector, as well as the knowledge and experience of how to make things work. Which means you get experience, expertise, insight and recommendations that are relevant, from day one.

Laura Philpott

Performance, Music and Writing Creative Business Advisor

I am a passionate advocate for Cornwall and all things creative, with a huge desire to support and champion others. I unapologetically shout about our creatively rich region whilst utilising my experience within the performance, education and business worlds to provide practical advice, ideas and solutions. Working with hundreds of different businesses and individuals in Cornwall has given me a good insight into the potential challenges and opportunities that people are likely to face.

General Creative Business Advisor

Throughout my career I have been lucky enough to work with businesses of all sizes here in Cornwall, nationally and internationally in a variety of different industries; from engineering and fitness, to design and hospitality. Regardless of where I have been though, my roles have always been to help deliver positive change and growth for businesses and the people in those businesses.

Screen and Digital Creative Business Advisor

Having worked in a broad range of roles across the creative sector, with a particular focus on-screen & digital, I have twenty years’ experience of working with businesses at various stages of growth as well as working with owner-managers on a personal level. I am fascinated about how small businesses evolve, and have had a few failures behind me that have been an important part of my learning curve as they led me to do an MBA.

Museums and Public Galleries Creative Business Advisor

My experience in educational and business settings has helped me develop a passion for supporting organisations to thrive, particularly when it comes to diversifying workforces, employing apprentices, hosting internships and developing skills. For the past three years, I have specialised in working with museums and heritage organisations to deliver projects that engage and inspire, nurturing creative talent and creating impact in the sector.

Graduate Start-Up Creative Business Advisor

With a passion for Cornwall’s creative community, Olivia has clocked up over 15 years of creative business coaching for start-ups. Now she’s on board with Cultivator to help you too.

Museums and Public Galleries Digital Coach

My background is within museum collections and research, primarily digitisation. I have practical experience of working within the museum sector in Cornwall, having previously worked as Digitisation Officer and, later, Collections Manager at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno.

Visual Art and Craft Creative Business Advisor

Championing visual art and craft in rural places has always been my passion. Since relocating to Cornwall in 2017 and working with over 200 artists, makers, galleries and organisations through the first phase of Cultivator, I became immensely impressed and proud of the range of high-quality and ambitious work that is happening in Cornwall. Working here has equipped me with a unique insight into the successes and struggles shared by individuals and organisations in Cornwall, which continues to inform my work.

Design Creative Business Advisor

While working with design businesses I hope to uncover your motivations, learn your process, and help you to define your business goals. Together we can develop a plan to enable you to achieve those goals. As a designer and qualified performance coach, I have worked across the creative industries for the past 17 years, leading busy design studios, building strong creative teams, and developing both businesses and individual creatives.

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