CultLab Creative Hub seeks to foster creativity while having significant societal and economic impacts through a commitment to inclusivity, resource sharing, and collaboration, as well as ongoing research and monitoring.
A safe common space
seeking their way in the UK
for international creatives
We aim to establish an ever-changing environment that fosters creativity and innovation by bringing together various perspectives and ideas and welcoming people with diverse experiences, perspectives, and skill sets.
Our Mission
Our goal
is to help talented creatives get their voices heard and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.
Our prospects
is to encourage the growth of culturally and economically viable creative partnerships that captivate both niche audiences and the general public.
- collaborating on cross-cultural projects in new styles and genres
- forming partnerships
- hosting motivational meeting
- networking
- open-air festivals.
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Creative Hub Pablick Talks:
Advice, Insight, Support
Advice, Insight, Support
15 March, UCL
CultLab
On 15 March, we held our very first CultLab Community Talk, marking a milestone in building a vibrant, international creative network.
On April 26, CultLab hosted the second Creative Hub UK Public Talk for creative professionals. The event brought together artists, directors, and other creatives to share personal stories and exchange valuable information about finding resources and support while living abroad.
26 April, Pushkin House
15 March
26 April
15 June
15 June Public Talk
On 15 June, the third meeting of the Creative Hub Community took place for creative people – artists, musicians, actors, a director and writers. Guests of CultLab who had already successfully navigated the path of adaptation and integration into the UK’s cultural scene shared their fascinating stories and experiences
community Talk
On 15 March, we held our very first CultLab Community Talk, marking a milestone in building a vibrant, international creative network.
The event brought together over 160 registered attendees, showcasing a strong interest in cultural dialogue and support.
The evening featured inspiring stories from four exceptional speakers:
The event brought together over 160 registered attendees, showcasing a strong interest in cultural dialogue and support.
The evening featured inspiring stories from four exceptional speakers:
Maria Semushkina
a cultural entrepreneur, shared her personal journey of adaptation in the UK, shedding light on the emotional and professional challenges faced by newcomers.
a cultural entrepreneur, shared her personal journey of adaptation in the UK, shedding light on the emotional and professional challenges faced by newcomers.
Roma Liberov
filmmaker and cultural curator, reflected on the importance of preserving Russian culture as a vital part of global culture.
filmmaker and cultural curator, reflected on the importance of preserving Russian culture as a vital part of global culture.
Anna Radchenko
photographer and creative entrepreneur, offered practical guidance to newly arrived creative professionals on how to promote their projects and find success in the UK’s dynamic creative landscape.
photographer and creative entrepreneur, offered practical guidance to newly arrived creative professionals on how to promote their projects and find success in the UK’s dynamic creative landscape.
Katya Sachkova
researcher at the Chatham House, spoke on her experience of overcoming harmful myth of the “toxic Russians”.
researcher at the Chatham House, spoke on her experience of overcoming harmful myth of the “toxic Russians”.
15 March, UCL
26 April,
Pushkin House
Pushkin House
Maria Semushkina
shared her experience of overcoming the challenges of emigration and finding new way in a new country.
shared her experience of overcoming the challenges of emigration and finding new way in a new country.
Katarina Kalozhvari
offered practical insights from her extensive experience with the UK grant system, highlighting important but often overlooked details of the application process.
offered practical insights from her extensive experience with the UK grant system, highlighting important but often overlooked details of the application process.
Director Maksim Didenko
spoke about the challenges and unique aspects of the creative process in a new country.
spoke about the challenges and unique aspects of the creative process in a new country.
On April 26, CultLab hosted the second Creative Hub UK Public Talk for creative professionals. The event brought together artists, directors, and other creatives to share personal stories and exchange valuable information about finding resources and support while living abroad.
15 June
Public Talk
Public Talk
“Who Am I? And Other Damned Questions”
“The Actor’s Path: From the Moscow Art Theatre School to the UK Stage”
concluded the evening by reflecting on the outcomes of the meeting and sharing her personal story of launching new projects in the UK, with hope for the future.
After the main programme, the evening continued in an informal setting – with music and warm conversation.
After the main programme, the evening continued in an informal setting – with music and warm conversation.
“Old Photos, New Film: Crisis and Its Overcoming”
On 15 June, the third meeting of the Creative Hub Community took place for creative people – artists, musicians, actors, a director and writers. Guests of CultLab who had already successfully navigated the path of adaptation and integration into the UK’s cultural scene shared their fascinating stories and experiences, including: