Creative Forest (currently known as Folio) is a collective of professional arts and cultural organisations based in the New Forest, Hampshire.  Our organisations are diverse, and range from museums and galleries to music and theatre companies.   With Arts Council England support, in 2026, Creative Forest is seeking to commission two consultants to support the development of our partnership; One to lead a governance and operating review; And one to design a rebrand and communi

Forest Forge Theatre Company has launched its inaugural Theatre Lab , a bold new initiative designed to nurture early-stage ideas from theatre-makers across Hampshire. Developed in partnership with Forest Arts Centre , the Lab responded to a clear need: a space for creatives to explore concepts before they reach the scratch-night stage. Why Theatre Lab? Through Forest Forge’s Furnace network — a termly meet-up for theatre creatives —artists voiced a need for a collaborative e

TOTTON CREATIVE DROP-IN 👨‍🎨 with Fluid Motion Theatre Company As part of the  New Forest District Council  allocation of Shared...

As part of the  New Forest District Council  allocation of Shared Prosperity Funding, designated for improving the local cultural offer,...

Life's a Beach 🏖️ with Joli Vyann In 2024 as part of the New Forest District Council allocation of Shared Prosperity Funding, designated...

Future First 🌎 with Assembled Moments In 2024 as part of the New Forest District Council allocation of Shared Prosperity Funding,...

Suitcase Stories 💼 with Forest Forge Theatre Company In 2024 as part of the  New Forest District Council  allocation of Shared...

Children and young people, taking part in creative weekly programmes, at SPUD, in Sway, have produced 7 large scale banner designs to be...

THE FURNACE is a new initiative designed to connect theatre makers in the New Forest and surrounding areas. It serves as a platform for...

A New Forest garden has unveiled its longest ever run of outdoor theatre, boasting a range of shows unrivalled in the National Park.

Working towards the creation of a cultural strategy relies on one huge component - all of you. And this week we were lucky enough see...

Last week the New Forest Marque's Inspired network met for a chat and a cuppa at Furzey Gardens to discuss their upcoming plans, share...

Folio partner, New Forest National Park Authority, are hosting this year's Green Halo Conference (National Parks for Health: A Natural...

Folio would like to extend a massive welcome to Fluid Motion Theatre Company as they bring their experience and expertise in supporting...

Free courses for individuals and organisations in 'Priority Areas' of the South East of England As a National Portfolio Organisation...

Folio are delighted to announce that Joli Vyann have become a partner organisation, joining New Forest creatives such as SPUD, Coda,...

New Forest residents are to benefit from a new community garden designed by local groups for BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair in Beaulieu...

New Forest Heritage Centre are running an exhibition during April that highlights the importance of bees and the art of beekeeping. This...

In partnership with local charity Olivia Inspires our new project PORTFOLIO allows our Folio partner organisations to work with local...

The Folio network were invited to take part in the New Forest Ukrainian Community day recently, hosted by Minstead Study Centre and...