OT creative space and the Old Trafford Cluster is working in collaboration with Trafford Council through Our Creative Lives, a project that seeks to make creativity and cultural activity accessible to everyone in the borough.

Heritage Commission

We are currently gathering ideas for a new Heritage commission.

The Our Creative Lives’ network has been awarded a grant of £5,000 in each OCL area via The Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (EDRFG) scheme, part of the Government’s Integrated Settlement for Greater Manchester. The grant will enable the commissioning of artists to bring local heritage stories to life, working together with Trafford Council’s Cultural Strategy Activation officers.

If you would like to know more and get involved please get in touch with us or come along to one of our gatherings.

Community gatherings

OT creatives night – For artists, creatives and freelancers – Thursday 3rd September, Thursday 1st October, Thursday 5th November, Thursday 3rd December 8-10pm at OT creative space

Brew on the Bench – for all community members, just pop by! Wednesday 9th September 1-3pm or any Wednesday after that.

Community organisations – Tuesday 8th September 1.15-3.15pm at OT creative space please email to confirm attendance and join the mailing list

We are the People

We have recently commissioned a new mural We are the people and spoken word in response to The stories of OT to celebrate that we gathered during 2025 and 2026 working with Artist Haleema Aziz and Young Identity.