❗️Attention all Akin Members!❗️ You are invited to join the Arundel Chamber of Commerce this Wednesday evening, (5th October) from 5.30pm in the Club Room of @norfolkarmshotel Arundel with a complimentary glass of bucks fizz or soft drink. This is very much a networking evening, an opportunity for businesses to come together and share the latest news as well as plans for December, plus there will be a brief update on Arundel Festivals Christmas 2022/Summer 2023, and information on the film ‘Wicked Little Letters’. If you could please let us know if you are able to attend so that we can gauge numbers and reply to arundelchamberofcommerce@gmail.com We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible and welcoming some of our new members too! @visitarundel #akintalks #Akin #supportarundel #Arundelcreatives #visitarundel #AkinArundel #localnetworking #networkingevents #NorfolkArmsArundel #WickedLittleLetters

Sending out a massive thank you to @faunabrewing for chatting to us about the business and how it came to be! We were all fascinated by the endeavours faced by founder, Phil Howard, and his dedication to animal conservation. Every drink sold within the brewery is ethically and locally sourced, including the their own brand, Fauna, which you can enjoy whilst knowing 35% of your payment goes directly to 3 specific animal conservation charities. Be sure to follow @faunabrewing to keep up with their upcoming events such as the Fun Run, Christmas social and wildlife expo, and to support another local Arundel business. Head over to www.faunabrewing.com for more info on Fauna Brewing. Looking to be a part of #Akin? Visit www.akinarundel.com for everything you need to know about us and how to join! @visitarundel @lovearundel #AkinArundel #Arundelcreatives #joinakin #faunabrewing #faunabrewery #faunataproom #akintalks #localnetworking #supportarundel #visitarundel #networkingevents music credits: @bensound

Hate networking? Try petworking? Join Akin member Amanda Kerin and her dog socks for a walk and talk from Blakehurst Lane on Wednesday 6th April. With a guide to lead the way on the 50-minute stroll, you are free to enjoy fresh air with your furriest friend and met other dog-loving creatives for a chat. The event is free, but you need to book your place on the Eventbrite page, where you will also find a map showing exactly where to meet. Book now https://bit.ly/petworkingevent #networking #networkingevent #businessnetworking #petworking #businessfun #networkingwithadifference

Join the fun with Jazz at the Jailhouse on Thursday 24th March. Enjoy traditional New Orleans Jazz, with Gabriel Garrick on trumpet. Find out more on the Jazz at the Jailhouse Facebook page – @jailhousejazzarundel https://rpb.li/Gjm #jazzatthejailhouse #arundeljailhouse #traditionaljazz #traditionalneworleansjazz #neworleansjazz #gabrielgarrick

Come and join the arts party, share ideas, take in new impressions and go away with your spirits lifted and your creativity ignited! This month we are delighted to present poetry readings from Camilla Lambert and Chris Hardy, writer and guitarist with Little Machine, music from Jane Clarity accompanied by Paul Hunter, and from blues guitarist Phil Gravett. Theatre features two short plays written and performed by Simon Brett. The resident artists this month are Michael Jevon with an exhibition entitled “Back To The Future” and Jamie Minka with an exhibition entitled “The Next Generation” Jamie and Michael will be hosting an exhibition of their work on 12th and 13th March in the Studio which will stay open for viewing during the evening of the 14th. Jamie and Michael will also be giving a short talk on their work and their approach to working. The bar will be open selling wine, beer and soft drinks, so spread the word, bring your friends, come and be inspired at the Vic! Head over to The Vic website to book your tickets. #akin #membersnews #akincreative #thevictoriainstitutearundel #thevicarundel #visitarundel #lovearundel #thevictoriainstitute

How did Akin’s newest member @freddiejhill travel from back-of-the-school-bus business plan to US film festival success and Amazon prime distribution for his first ever film? Click the link in our bio to read the latest Akin blog to find out… @gradedfilmsuk #akin #akinarundel #filmmaker #filmcommunity #awardwinning #meettheartist #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness

Online is a crowded place to be - now more than ever. How can you give yourself the best chance of being found? It’s all about your searchability. Join us for our next Akin members-only Zoom Q&A on website SEO & searchability with member Karl Salter on Tuesday March 23rd. Karl specialises in building websites that get found - and he can make all things digital simple to understand. Drop us a message for the registration link and we’ll see you there! #akin #akinarundel #gettingseenonline #workshop #seo #seotips #searchability #wesbitedesign #membersonly #sussex #westsussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #westsussexbusiness

Akin members Pamela and Martin Huxford from @martinhuxfordstudio have just released a new design for Spring. Pamela says, “our Birdie Flight chandelier celebrates playfulness, movement and light, with each articulated arm and Birdie shade ready to be arranged for maximum effect”. As with all their designs, the Birdie Flight chandelier was designed and made in their West Sussex Studio. #akin #membersnews #akincreative #customlighting #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiordecor #moderndesign #moderndecor #lightinginspiration #lightingdesign #contemporarylighting #chandelier #madeinsussex #sussexbusiness #westsussexbusiness

Join Antony Gormley to keep your creativity flowing during this latest lockdown with a great new project from Firstsight Gallery in Chichester. Create something, anything, photograph it and share it with the tag #thegreatbigartexhibition2021 . The first theme is animals. For more information visit www.firstsight.co.uk 🖼 #akin #akinarundel Image from @karenstoneartist • • • #creative #keepcreative #keepingcreative #firstsightgallery #chichester #chichesterart #art #artistsoninstagram #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexartist #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness

Who needed to hear this? On Wednesday, Akin members were joined by the brilliant Sarah Townsend. @thecopywritersday reminded us to value our work. “Would you ask your plumber, hairdresser or electrician to work for exposure? No, then nor should you! You can find more of Sarah’s to-live-by tips in her Amazon #1 bestselling book, Survival Skills for Freelancers. Make sure you’re following us so you’re the first to hear about our next Akin workshop! #akinarundel #akin #fridaywisdom #inspirationalquotes #freelancequotes #freelancer #freelancelife #sussex #westsussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcoast #westsussexbusiness

A massive thank you to @stecopywriting for taking the time to speak to Akin members during a brilliant virtual workshop yesterday evening. Many of us scribbled notes aplenty as Sarah shared her tips for creating boundaries with clients and charging a price that truly values your work. Watch out world - Akin members have got some new skills! • • #akin #akincreative #akinarundel #workshop #virtualworkshop #freelance #freelancersofinstagram #freelancinglife #freelancingfemales #copywriting #copywritersofinstagram #bestseller #bestsellingauthor #authorsofinstagram #author #zoomclasses #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcoast #sussexbythesea #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness

Are you looking after yourself while working from home? Only 4 days until @stecopywriting , author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Survival Skills for Freelancers joins us for our first virtual workshop of 2021. Sarah will be sharing her top tips to boost your mental health and wellbeing and the ups and downs of freelance life. Click the link in our bio to register now! #akinarundel • • • #akin #akincreative #freeworkshop #copywriting #copywritingworkshop #copywriter #zoomworkshop #creative #creativeworkshop #westsussex #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness

Only one week to go until the first Akin members’ workshop of 2021! Join us at 7pm on January 26th with @stecopywriting / @thecopywritersday , to discover new ways to boost your mental health and wellbeing, surf the ups and downs of freelance life - and finally up your prices! Head on over to our website to register now. #akin #akinarundel #zoomworkshop #zoomclasses #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthandwellbeing #freelancer #freelancelife #survivalskillsforfreelancers #bestsellingauthor #workshop #arundel #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcoast #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness

Would you like to discover new ways to boost your mental health and wellbeing, surf the ups and downs of freelance life - and finally up your prices? Join us at 7pm on January 26th for a Zoom members’ workshop with @stecopywriting / @thecopywritersday , author of the Amazon #1 bestseller, Survival Skills for Freelancers to discover new ways to boost your mental health and wellbeing - and to add value to your worth. Register now using the link in our bio! #akinarundel #zoomworkshop #zoomclasses #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthandwellbeing #freelancers #freelancelife #survivalskillsforfreelancers #bestsellingauthor #workshop #arundel #sussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcoast #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness

Merry Christmas from Akin! Lovely to see faces new and old at our Christmas social. Lots of exciting collaborations discussed between the fizz and virtual mince pies 🎄 #christmasparty #virtualchristmasparty #zoomchristmasparty

NEW MEMBER ALERT! Please welcome our newest Akin member, Hannah Armstrong, a final year university student and our resident social media guru. Hannah has recently worked with fellow Akin members @beechtobeach on the virtual @arundelfestival of the Arts 2020 project, reaching audiences across the globe. Click the link in our bio to hear all about Hannah! • • • #akin #akinarundel #akincreative #newmember #newteammember #socialmediaguru #socialmediatips #arundel #sussex #westsussex #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcoast #creativecollective #creative

Have you seen the #arundelisChristmas video? Produced Jane and Josh @beechtobeach it brings to life our magical town and features the work of many other Akin members - and their offspring! Ash Kent leads the Christmas tree scheme and @visitarundel while Sharon Blaike with her Arundel Chamber of Commerce hat on organised the many pop up events and business participation. The video is the last in a series of three in the 'Arundel Is… ‘ series - an idea that started with an Akin brainstorm earlier this year and is aimed at boosting the town’s economy during these covid times. #shoplocally #lightupthetown Follow the link below to check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JOKEBnBYdQ&feature=emb_logo • • • #akin #akincreative #akinarundel #smallbusiness #christmas #christmascampaign #arundel #arundelcreativeacademy #sussex #westsussex #westsussexlife #westsussexbusiness #sussexlife #sussexbusiness #sussexcreatives

You are invited...And yes, we are talking zoom not a real live place with real live people. But you can bring a drink! Hey, you can even wear your Christmas jumper if the mood takes you. Join us for the Akin annual December social at 7pm on 15th December. DM for zoom meeting details! #akinarundel • • • #akin #akincreative #creativebusiness #sussexbusiness #creativecollective #sussex #arundel #westsussex #sussexlife #sussexcountryside #sussexbythesea #christmas #christmas2020 #zoomchristmasparty #rediscoverwestsussex #southeastsupportlocal #visitarundel #experiencewestsussex

Ho, Ho, Ho! Akin member Ash Kent has been making sure Christmas comes early to Arundel. Along with his wife Eloise they run the website for @visitarundel (designed by Akin web creator @simplifiedideas ) which is supporting promotion of the town far and wide but he is also the man responsible for installing Christmas trees outside businesses throughout the streets!🎄 #arundelischristmas

‘Don’t sell, tell a story’ - top advice from @katherinewildman that drew a crowd to Akin’s copywriting workshop on how to write an elevator pitch. Make sure you’re following us to be the first to know about more exciting events! #creativeworkshop #freeworkshop #writingworkshop #copywritingworkshop #elevatorpitch #writingcommunity #creativity #westsussex #arundel #sussex #sussexbusiness #akin #akincollective #talent

Just one week (that’s seven short days people!) to go until our next Akin members’ workshop. Do you struggle with your ‘elevator pitch’? Join us on November 17th from 7pm-8pm with one of the UK’s leading copywriters, @katherinewildman . We promise you will leave wiser - and with a smile on your face. Click the link in our bio to register now. This is an Akin even your do NOT want to miss! #arundel #akin #westsussex #workshop #freeworkshop #copywriting #copywritingtips #elevatorpitch #zoomworkshop

NEW MEMBER ALERT! Please welcome our newest Akin member, Antony Elsworth-Smith, a senior creative consultant. Antony’s career, which spans 20 years (and counting) includes high profile work for clients including Renault Cars, Cadbury and P&G. We’d list more - but you can read all about Antony on the Akin website. Website: www.asmithidea.com LinkedIn: @ Tony Smith Instagram: @antonyelsworthsmith #akin #akinarundel #creative #westsussex #arundel #sussex #sussexcreative #creativeconsulatant #freelancer

As we head into another lockdown find inspiration from Akin’s members who’ve all worked out their own ways to stay well and creative. Read the #lockdownlifelessons blog over on our website www.akinarundel.com 👀 #lockdown #lockdown2020 #lockdownlessons #lockdownlifelessons #lockdownlessonsforlife #westsussex #sussex #arundel #sussexlife #creatives #sussexcreatives #creativity

How do you describe yourself and what you do? Writing your ‘Elevator pitch’ is hard. We get it. And, we can help. Join us for an Akin members’ workshop on November 17th, from 7pm-8pm, with one of the UK’s leading copywriters, @katherinewildman 🖊 Click the link in our bio to secure your place now!

Thanks to all the Akin members who came to our Autumn reboot online get together earlier this week. We met new members and then shared our experiences about how to stay well during these pandemic-stressed times. Standby for a series of great suggestions. #akin #akincreative #akinarundel #westsussex #sussex #lockdown #lockdown2020 #sussexlife

Akin’s Autumn Reboot Don’t forget to join us tomorrow night 7pm-8pm for a members get-together to discuss how we are all staying creative in Lockdown. Hosted by the new co-chairs Sian and Jane you’ll also hear about Akin’s plans for this Autumn. DM for a Zoom link or email hello@akinarundel.com #autumnreboot #creative #creativeinspiration #lockdown2020 #keepingcreative #keepingcreativityalive DM for a Zoom link or email hello@akinarundel.com

Loving our members continued creativity! #Repost @beechtobeach with @get_repost ・・・ beechtobeach’s videographer @joshjkershaw has been getting crafty! This paper prawn was made from recycled cards! The card features photos we took of pumpkins at Slindon Pumpkin farm. You can follow the tutorial that Josh helped put together for Lisa at @lisa_lloydpaper. Check out her tutorial and get crafting! #paper #paperprawn #paperprawnchallenge #papercrafts #sussex #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration

Wonderful news from @akin_arundel member @sarahstafforddesign #Repost @sarahstafforddesign with @get_repost ・・・ Delighted to be able to announce that this piece was recently bought by the Goldsmiths’ Company to form part of their archive collection. Signature Ring in 18ct yellow gold with 0.70ct of brilliant cut diamonds. Bespoke, unique, made to (remote) commission and made to perfection. #goldjewellery #futureheirloom #bespokejewellery #sarahstafforddesign #alternativewedding #weddingring #engagementring #contemporaryjewellery #18ct #diamond #diamondring #akinarundel #creativity

Thank you @arundelcastleuk for sharing all these photos with the Arundel community🌿💕We are missing your gardens in all their Spring glory.... hope to be able to visit soon 🙌 ・・・ The vine house and tropical house . . . . . #tropical #vinehouse #gardens #gardensofinstagram #visitarundel #arundelcastlegardens #flowers #plants #westsussex #akinarundel #TogetherAtHome #lockdown2020 #creativecollaboration #communitylove #stayhealthystayhappy #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #loveyourneighbour #MyCreativeCommunity #arundel #Chichester #igerssussex #ig_sussex

Stunning new work by Akin’s @karin_moorhouse_art 🔥🌟 ・・・ Portrait finished. Why not turn that favourite christening photo into a painting to treasure. Perfect christening gift? DM me for details. . . #portraitpaintings #paintings #portraitpainter #oilonlinen #treasure #love #madewithlove #family #familyportraits #babies #children #christening #christeningdress #gifts #present #forever ❤️

Fantastic initiative #treatournhs, shared by Akin member Elspeth of Petworth-based @moncrieffbray ・・・ My friend Sarah Bowman @sarahbowman236 started this initiative by offering her studio holiday let to NHS workers. From there #treatournhs has snowballed. Over 700 people have now offered free holidays including the Dorchester, Clivedon and The Pig Hotel is offering every room in all its hotels to NHS staff when they reopen. By coincidence, another friend has just told me about her daughter, a newly qualified doctor working with Covid 19 in the East End of London drained and exhausted and having to live on her own. It is so tough with self-isolation her family can’t be there for her. So please share this with all the NHS workers you know who will so badly need a holiday. It makes a huge difference to know we are thinking of them and there is light at the end of the tunnel #treatournhs #givingback.

#repost @luciahall.jewellery ・・・ ✨LOCKDOWN DONATION✨ For the next 3 weeks, I will be donating a portion of my profits to @masksfornhsheroes. I have no wise words, I just want to help in whatever way I can. #allinthistogether ✨The Initial Charm, in solid Gold. These are individually handmade and currently on Pre-Order on my website.✨ Here, the charm is on the Classic chain bracelet. What a team. xx⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #masksfornhsheroes #donatenhs #nhsheroes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #jewellerydesigner #makersgonnamake #handmadejewellery #inspiremyinstagram #smallbusiness #handmadeisbetter #shopsmall #jewelrybox #handcraftedjewelry #supportthemakers #handmadebusiness #solidgold #jewellerymaker #instastyle #ourmakerlife #uniquejewelry #luciahalljewellery #styleoftheday #creativehappylife #shopindependant #jewelrygram #jewelleryaddict #designermaker #wearablejewellery

There’s no such thing as a holiday for our Akin member @joshjkershaw! He spent this Easter weekend experimenting with his iPhone and finding a way to bring his chilled, happy vibes to the rest of us. From a jar of rice to a ukulele he’s incorporated every musical instrument he could source from home. Find the full version at @joshjkershaw #music #creativity #iphone #iphonevideo #iphonevideography #production #inspiration

As a response to our ongoing lockdown, AKIN members @Mediamote (Jane) and @joshjkershaw of @beechtobeach have launched a new postcard service for those on enforced ‘holidays’ at home. There’s no postage required – this is a free service to help connect with co-workers worldwide.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fellow AKIN founding member @asutton34 is featured on the first card. She’s using this time to start painting, not her usual medium.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want your own postcard made, head over to @homeworkerpostcards and send them a landscape of your workplace, portrait of yourself and quote. Homeworker Postcards will create virtual postcards with the best submissions to share with your friends and colleagues.

We are dedicated to supporting local businesses during these coming weeks. Akin's Karl of @simplifiedideas offers 5 Ways to Prepare Your Business & Digital Presence to adapt to this new economic climate >>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ★ Prepare your website: display messaging about service changes and add features for scheduling appointments ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ★ Create more digital content: videos, blog posts, newsletters and webinars⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ★ Prepare for more online transactions: a strong eCommerce solution provides an additional source of revenue⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ★ Engage more on social media: your channels can be used to keep customers updated with latest news from your business.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ★ Consider Larger Projects: if you've thought about changes to your website or online presence, if you make them now, when your customers are ready to return, your digital presence is fresh and ready ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Double tap if this was helpful or comment below if we can help further. Fellow Akin members: do get in touch if you have other advice to share on how you have adapted your business.

Great opportunity for creatives from @goodlifeexperience. Read the post below and check their feed for more info 😊 ・・・ The next few months look set to be incredibly tough for our freelance community. So, we had an idea: let’s work with 50 brilliant creative freelancers, over 50 days, on 50 interesting, fun and -importantly- paid projects. If this is you, or someone you know, head to the TGLE journal, or swipe up on our story, to find out how we can work together. Let’s make GOOD stuff! Tag in the people we should be working with below 👇

In the face of these challenging times, what questions buzz your brain at 3am? We are all experts in our own creative fields and have been advising our clients. Now we are offering open book advice and practical help for all businesses in our community. We are specialists in PR, branding, design (lighting, jewellery and garden!), web design, social media, SEO and more... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are here to help and are in the process of devising a series online workshops/webinars/blogs. Let us know what you most need advice on by commenting below - or tag fellow business owners that you feel might benefit from our support. Alternatively get in touch via hello@akinarundel.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you 🙏

⚡️NEW BLOG POST⚡️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Need to work from home (WFH) while COVID-19 wreaks havoc with work (and life?) as we know it? Wondering WTF to do? AKIN member, copywriter and content editor @sian.m.lewis shares her words of wisdom on snacking options, what to wear and the perils of being tempted by WFS. Tap that Link in Bio to read full article and to find out what EXACTLY is WFS 😉👆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 Sian's home office with her 'mini-me' hard at work in her home office.

To our wonderful local community and Akin members. We hope you are keeping healthy during this difficult time - in many ways, there's no better place to be in the UK right now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Given the current situation, we are really sorry to announce that we have to cancel planned workshops and events. But in light of government advice and sheer common sense, it is the right thing to do. Anyone who was booked on the Smartphone film course will get a credit to use when the course is re-scheduled or can get their money back if they would prefer. Get in touch with James on james@zimmerstewart.co.uk for a refund; otherwise, we will reserve your place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Akin is a creative collective and we plan to bring you some inspiration and creative solutions to your business challenges during his pandemic over the weeks ahead online and on social media. Let us know in the comments below if there's anything specific we can help with.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 Akin member @lucieconoley ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #coronaviruspandemic #creativecollaboration #communitylove #stayhealthystayhappy #SavvyBusinessOwners #workhardernotsmarter #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #loveyourneighbour #MyCreativeCommunity #ShopSmallBiz #arundel #Chichester #illustrationofinstagram #mapmaking #igerssussex #ig_sussex #westsussexlife

We couldn’t let #InternationalWomensDay go by without celebrating all the astounding female talent in our creative collective. ⁣ ⁣ The theme for this year is #EachforEqual - recognising all of the actions we can take as individuals to challenge stereotypes, fight prejudice and celebrate women's achievements. We are delighted to have., from the list of female Akin members below, specialists in branding, copyrighting, film, marketing, PR, garden design, jewellery design, sculpture, lighting design, illustration and textiles, photography, social media, curation, PR and fine art. What a huge range of talents! When we learnt today via @allbright that only 3% of investment goes to female founded start-ups, it made us think… ⁣ ⁣ 📸 Akin’s @victorialugtonphotography of the work of fellow member @lucia.hall.jewellery⁣ ⁣ @susanrobertsonbranddesign @sasssnel @sian.m.lewis @moncrieffbray @twocirclesdesign @sussexfilmoffice, Janet Smith, @jane.mote @karin_moorhouse_art @christinefowlergardens @lucieconoley @catherinerowedesigns @luciahall.jewellery @sarahstafforddesign Pamela Huxford of @martinhuxfordstudio @packguru @pollydutton_artist @victorialugtonphotography @sophiesitwellphotography Jo Ann Sweeney @rachelaked @asutton34⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

⚡️Private View tonight (Friday) at the Victoria Institute for Shifthink, an exhibition of the work of @alisonbaxterartjewellery and @msmonacr, which runs until Sunday 1st March. Akin’s @rachel.aked has been working behind the scenes on the publicity! It looks like an intriguing show with workshops also taking place during the weekend. For more info, get in touch with Rachel or info@shifthink.co.uk⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #arundel #sussex #westsussex #artexhibitions #localartists #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #worthing #chichester #sussexlife #oilpainter #sussexart #mycreativecommunity #mycuratedaesthetic #textiles #textileart #textileart @westdeancollege ⁣

⚡️TOMORROW - 25 FEB - 7pm at the Victoria Institute: AKIN members meeting⚡️⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Come and hear Janet Smith present the outcomes of the 'Love Arundel? Let's Talk' listening sessions and find out what's happening next, including opportunities for AKIN members to take part and contribute.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ We would love members to get more involved in AKIN (event organising; offering content for the Akin blog & social media; have suggestions for Show & Tell speakers or daytime workshops). If you need help with a project, there will be an opportunity for 'I want, I need'. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Look forward to seeing you there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ #akinarundel #creativecollaboration #SavvyBusinessOwners #worksmarternotharder #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #loveyourneighbourhood #MyCreativeCommunity #ShopSmallBiz #creativecollective #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #copywriting #curating #gardendesign #styleithappy #illustrationofinstagram #lightingdesign #photographers_hub #digitalmarketing #packaging #digitalproducts #onlinemarketing #socialmediaexpert #websitedesigner #setdesign #filmmaking #tvproduction

🙏Thanks to all those who came to our sell-out first Akin workshop yesterday. The Intro to Smartphone Filming was run by members from @beechtobeach and everyone had a chance to shoot and edit content created on their phones. James from @zimmerstewart Gallery has created and posted his first new-style social media video within 24 hours of the training.⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #MyCreativeCommunity #ShopSmallBiz #filmingworkshop #loveyourneighbourhood #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #ig_sussex #filmworkshop #iphonetraining #creativeagency #filmgraphics #filmlighting #mediaconsultancy

💙 Love the @arundelfestival? Want to help it grow and be even more successful? Akin members (only) are invited to join a brand and marketing brainstorm with Festival committee members at 7pm tonight in the Victoria Institute. Free drinks/nibbles provided 😃.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a great opportunity for the town’s business leaders to see the value of Akin first-hand. All you need to do is come with an open mind and some creative energy. ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #MyCreativeCommunity #ShopSmallBiz #arundelfestival #inspirechange #loveyourneighbourhood #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networkingevent #brandinginpsiration #copywriting #digitalmarketing #digitalproducts #onlinemarketing #instastrategy #websitedesign #socialmediasuccess

We are AKIN and this is Ash Kent, a tour de force behind not one but THREE local businesses! Launched by Ash six years ago, @tentsnevents is a marquee and event-hire company managing 60 weddings a year! If you're wondering who the team is behind the Christmas trees transforming Arundel during the festive period, that's @festiveilluminations! Finally, @visitarundel is undergoing a website re-vamp with the services of Akin's Karl Salter @simplifiedideas. ⁣ ⁣ A big welcome to our Akin collective, Ash! Swipe to see the team behind @tentsnevents and a stunning shot of those stunning Christmas trees. Arundel is not the same without them! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #smallbusiness #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #branding #copywriting #lighting #marquees #weddingmarquee #eventhire #visitarundel #marquee #weddingvenue #christmastree🎄#christmasdecorations #festivedecor

⚡️We are delighted to announce an Akin smartphone film workshop with @beechtobeach, taking place on 11 February between 12 and 3pm. ⚡️⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taking a different format from our 'Show & Tell' talks, we'd like to see this as a launch pad for a series of hands-on workshops. Akin members can share their area of expertise with fellow members and local business owners – the creative support and collaboration that is the essence of Akin. 😀🙌⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💥PLACES ARE LIMITED 💥and this is likely to be popular, so head to the Link in Bio to book and find out more about the format of this workshop (£15 members; £45 non-members). ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #createcommune #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #worksmarternotharder #sussex #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #filmmaker #filmeditor #beechtobeach #filmcompany #sussexfilmcompany #ig_sussex #filmworkshop #creativeagency #filmgraphics #filmlighting #mediaconsultancy

We are AKIN and this is Kelly Mikulla, founder of @sussexfilmoffice and a new addition to our membership! If you attended our 'In Conversation' in October (with Kelly and Jane Mote), you will already know that the Sussex Film Office is known as the 'one stop film shop' in Sussex! 🎥🎬Kelly has four TV dramas coming up this year, with @itv, @bbc and @fremantle, one of which is based in Brighton. ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She says, "It's great to be an Akin member and I am looking forward to networking with such talented people. I have lived in Arundel for nearly 7 years and without Akin I wouldn’t have connected with these great people." Thank you Kelly for your kind words - and a warm welcome to our creative community! ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸Jonathan James Wilson fellow Akin member. Head to our link in bio for a full list of all our members 😃⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation #networkingevent #networking

Akin member @karin_moorhouse_art is one of 270 artists from 26 countries to donate work to an auction organised by @ruthribeaucourt to raise funds for the Australia fire relief fund. Head to Ruth’s Instagram feed to offer your support - bidding is still open until 18.30 GMT on Sunday! ・・・ Repost // @karin_moorhouse_art Water and Fire. Auctioning this oil painting on canvas with silver gilding strip down left side for the Australian fire relief fund through @ruthribeaucourt who is organising it all. Huge thanks to you Ruth. . . #australian #fires #artauction #charityauction #raisingfunds #australianfires #helpaustralia @redcrossau #bushfiresaustralia #paintingforsale #auction #art #oilpaintingart #deepcanvas #silver #gilding #artistofinstagram #helpingothers #donating #water #fire #pleasehelp #thankyou

🥁 It's not only Akin’s events that media production company beechtobeach films. Check out this cool little trailer that showcases some of their other events and see if you can spot any other Akin members! 🥁#arundel #akin #creativecollective #conference #film #filmproduction #events

When two Akin-eras met for the first time in IRL: Annabel of @artsquest.sussex and @karin_moorhouse_art at Karin’s one-night-only group exhibition @digbyfineenglish in Arundel. ⁣ ⁣ Karin looking herself like a painting in these amazing interiors designed by @emmawood.designltd.⁣ ⁣ 📸@artsquest.sussex ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ #arundel #sussex #westsussex #englishsparklingwine #artexhibitions #localartists #creativecollective #festiveseason #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #worthing #chichester #sussexlife #oilpainter #sussexart #mycreativecommunity #mycuratedaesthetic #interiordesignlovers

Throwback to the stunning @arundelbycandlelight last weekend 🙌🎄⭐️What an amazing community we have here in Arundel 👐Thank you to Akin member James for documenting this 🙏 @zimmerstewart ・・・ A Rock Choir flash mob in front of the gallery! #arundelbycandlelight #winterstrail #arundel #sussex #contemporaryart

It’s #smallbusinesssaturday and we have some wonderful ones in the Akin family! Like @luciahall.jewellery and her cult classic, the heart padlock necklace. She’s only got three left before Christmas.... 📸 by Akin member @victorialugtonphotography

We are AKIN and this is Bill Brennan, co-founder of @dripactiontheatreco. Awarded charitable status for its innovative and educational productions, it was first launched in 1987 to present the first ever stage production of Tom Stoppard’s radio play ‘Artist Descending a Staircase’. ⁣ ⁣ Book your tickets for their Christmas production, Seven Sisters (two short plays on a sisterly theme), which runs 4-7 December at the Victoria Institute. ⁣ ⁣ 📸 Portrait of Bill by fellow Akin member © Jonathan James Wilson⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #networking #theatrecompany #theatreproductcion #independenttheatre #supportlocalbusiness #offwestend #breakaleg #makersandthinkers #createcultivate #collaborationovercompetition #TomStoppard ⁣

A call out for 2020 Akin show and tell speakers! We’ve had a great year of fascinating speakers and we’re planning for 2020. Are you an Akin member who’d like to potentially do a talk. Or is there an amazing commercial creative practitioner you know or know of that you’d like to see do a talk!? Then get in touch / message us and let us know! #arundel #creativetalks #arundelwestsussex #sussexdesigner #alwayslearning #akinarundel #akinarundeltalk #westsussexlife #sussexjewellers #westsussexcreatives #commercialcreatives

Akin member @joshjkershaw has just come back down from a 3 day trek on the Andes Mountains in Peru, filming for @chestnuttreehouse. Along with climbing to 4,200 meters the whole group including Josh raised just over £140,000 for the charity. They were joined by @jodiekiddoffical which Josh had the pleasure of interviewing. #repost #peru #filming #film #charity #sussex #southamerica #machupicchu

🎧 SOUND ON to immerse yourself in @beechtobeach’s fantastic capture of our Akin “Show & Tell” with Andrew Brabyn of @zerowestwatches. ⁣ ⁣ It was so fascinating to hear his journey in developing this unique watch brand - a passion for timepieces that began in childhood. If you weren’t able to make the talk but would like to find out more, head to our Bio to Read Andrew’s blog on the pros and cons of building your own brand, when you have been a brand consultant to other businesses. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #zerowest #watchcollector #watchoftheday #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #britishwatches #watchaddict #watchphotography #hampshire #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #networkingevent #MyCreativeCommunity #SavvyBusinessOwners #brandconsultant #brandinginspiration

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Akin member @arundelbespoke who celebrate five years this week as well as opening their new studio in Rustington.

To celebrate #InternationalArtistsDay, Akin's Annabel of @artsquest.sussex picked her three favourite works from @moncrieffbray's upcoming winter exhibition. Moncrieff Bray is run by fellow Akin member Elspeth Moncrieff. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Annabel: "In this global artistic spirit, 'One Oeuf is Enough' by Leonie Gibbs (@leogibbs) seems to be a perfect introduction to my chosen three! Based in the far reaches of the Scottish Highlands, she is very much influenced by the Scottish Colourists. Such an incredibly bold combination of colours, reminding me of the Fauvists too of course.⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ "Elspeth seems to have a way with discovering some amazing sculptors – their work looking staggering in the rural gallery setting. Swipe on to see an exquisite piece 'Rising Form' by @dominic.welch, just installed today. Writing about sculpture is not my strong point (!), but I'm always drawn to the simplicity of form and colour; his works have echoes of Hepworth but also Brancusi...stunning. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Finally, the simplicity and abstract quality of the composition of 'Two Red Coats' by Julie Collins (@juliecollinsart). Also the perfect balance between the detail of the figures and the more expansive quality of the landscape."⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ The winter exhibition opens on 2 November, with a Private View from 3-7pm. Please contact the gallery for more details.

⚡️Congratulations to Akin Chair Dana of Neon Creative (@neon_everydayisawesome) for the nomination for Best Product Launch Campaign at @thedrumawards. Swipe to see one element of Neon’s nominated project for Moody’s CreditView. Swipe on to see another stunning example of Neon’s work: the rebranding for HW Fisher Chartered Accountants (@hwfisheruk), described by the client as being ‘in another league altogether’. It really is ⭐️ . If you are a business looking to commission work from one of our members or would like us to create a creative team for your project, get in touch via our Bio. . . . . #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #weareakin #akinarundel #B2Bbranding #DesignAwards #MyCreativeCommunity #SmallBizLife #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #brandingexpert #typography #brandconsultant #graphicdesign #designagency #designconsultants #networking #illustration #graphicdesigner #typeface #fonts #instagraphicdesign

We're AKIN and we're marking #WorldFoodDay with this image from PR practitioner and AKIN member @robertmbates showing a fresh organic tree-to-bar cocoa bean farmed in #Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean. Grown organically on the tropical island, the cocoa is harvested, fermented and made into chocolate right where it grows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The ambition of World Food Day is to promote #ZeroHunger and by buying ethical food products we can help encourage farmers to grow sustainably and retailers to demand that their suppliers trade fairly and pay real wages.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being mindful about food and how it is produced can make a difference.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸@truebluebay⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @puregrenada @GrenadaChocolateFest @truebluebay #publicrelations #publicrelations #caribbeancuisine #travelPR #destinationPR #arundel #worthing #chichester #sussexlife #creativecollective #akinarundel #creativecollaboration #networking #networkinggroup #instamarketing #instatravel #instapr #networking #MySmallBiz #travelpr #discovergrenada #grenada #puregrenada #freetowonder #caribbeanfood

Who is counting down the days until Season 3 of @thecrownnetflix is released? In case you didn't know, it's 17 November! Put it in your diaries! ✨👑👛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But did you know some of it was shot in our beloved West Sussex, coordinated by @sussefilmoffice? Head to our Bio to read our latest blog with Kelly Mikulla and to book for TONIGHT'S In Conversation with Jane Mote of @beechtobeach.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TheCrown #OliviaColeman #TheQueen #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation #networkingevent #networking #inconversation

🎥‘Want to know how to get into the film industry or own a location-worthy’ house? Tomorrow's the day to find out more... 💥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to our bio to book tickets or reserve your place at our talk with Kelly Mikulla of @sussexfilmoffice. Look forward to seeing you then 😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation #networkingevent #networking #inconversation

Stunning work by @nicholascarrick showing at Zimmer Stewart Gallery. The co-founders James Stewart and John Zimmer are both Akin members 🙌. #repost @zimmerstewart ・・・ ‪Lemon Tree, framed oil on canvas 100 x 140 cm by Nick Carrick from his current exhibition of new paintings. Ends on 26 October. . . . ‬#contemporaryart #paintings #landscape #abstract #zimmerstewart #gallery #arundel #sussex #landscapepainting #landscapepainter #artforsale #artcollectorsofig #artcollecting #MyCreativeCommunity

>> 🎬 Not long now until the @sussexfilmoffice In Conversation with Kelly Mikulla and Jane Mote of @beechtobeach.⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Head to Link in Bio to book your tickets: FREE to members and £5 to non-members. See you then!⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation #networkingevent #networking #inconversation

Congratulations🎉 👏to Akin member Shane Hilton of @arundelbespoke for your feature in @etcmagazine_south! Arundel Bespoke are @kbbreview kitchen designers of the year; looking forward to hearing them go from strength to strength in 2020 🌟#repost @arundelbespoke ・・・ Thank you @etcmagazine_south for a great feature, ‘The King of Kitchens’. October home edition out now! . #arundelbespoke #handmade #handpainted #bespoke #kitchen #bespokekitchen #sussex #westsussex #arundel #rustington #luxury #luxurykitchen #kitchensofinsta #kitchendesigneroftheyear #kingofkitchens #etcmagazine #etcmagazine_south

Have you booked your ticket yet for our next Akin talk with Kelly Mikulla? She will be In Conversation with Jane Mote, Director of @beechtobeach film production company and our Akin co-vice Chair. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kelly will be sharing stories about film shoots – the good, the bad and the funny. And providing advice for anyone who wants to get into the film industry. If you have friends looking for advice on this, do feel free to tag them below and help us spread the word 🙌 . . . . #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation #networkingevent #networking #inconversation

Congrats to Akin’s @catherinerowedesigns on your participation in this year’s @decorex_international. 🙌If you are visiting do also visit fellow Akin members Martin and Pam of @martinhuxfordstudio! #repost @catherinerowedesigns ・・・ Wonderful trip to @decorex_international yesterday to see my work with @cocoonhome in the flesh! 👑🧜🏻‍♀️⚔️🌿 If you're headed over make sure you say hello 👋 and see the amazing works of the other ultimate superwomen Cocoon Home artists 🦸‍♀️@indiarosebird @callyconwayprints @izzywilliamsonprints ❤️ . . . #catherinerowedesigns #cocoonhome #interiors #decorex #interiordesign #mythica #syreni #mermaidpattern #medievalpattern #textiledesign #creativecollective #akinarundel #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #interiordesign #decorex #decorex2019 #interiors123 #nesttoimpress #cornersofmyhome #designfair #createandcultivate

★ AKIN 'SHOW & TELL' with @sussexfilmoffice ★⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What a fantastic, busy talks schedule we have, with our latest "Show & Tell" soon upon us. We are delighted to welcome Kelly Mikulla of The Sussex Film Office to the Victoria Institute on 15th October. She tells the story behind its launch and how it is now the go-to for film companies looking for unique Sussex-based locations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The event is FREE to members and £5 to non-members; head to Link in Bio to book or reserve your place. See you there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #photography #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmmaker #filmeditor #filmcompany #filmlocations #filmlocationhunter #filmlocationhunter #filminglocation

Have you seen the posters and fliers for the forthcoming town meetings, which start this week? They are a great opportunity to talk about how to make Arundel even better. The first one is tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Scout Hall, 7pm. 🙌 Go along to one of the meetings and tell them your ideas or head to Link in Bio to find out more! 💡⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Several Akin members have been involved, including Karl of @simplifiedideas, Dana of @neon_everydayisawesome, Jane of @beechtobeach and @sian.m.lewis of Oak Creatives. Look forward to seeing you at forthcoming meetings! ⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #akinarundel #SavvyBusinessOwners #SmallBizSquad #CommunityFirst #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #copywriting #curating #gardendesign #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #digitalmarketing #packaging #instastrategy #websitedesign #filmmaking #tvproduction

We are delighted to share new designs from Akin members Pamela and Martin of @martinhuxforddesign. Shown here is the 'Element Chandelier, due to launch at @Decorex_international, Kensington Olympia (6-9 October). ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ For Martin and Pamela, 'the real thrill comes from seeing a sketched idea, progress to handcrafted reality.' This chandelier is a circular construct, created from over 1,000 identical pieces of hand-finished brass, each of which has been pierced to accentuate the refracted light within the layers. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Martin uses the Modernist grid as a guiding principle. The creation of order and form through layering, repetition and interconnection are key to this mathematically precise design. The solid brass, the most sustainable recycled metal available, was handcrafted at the designers' workshop here in West Sussex.⁣⁣ . Head to our bio for more info on our members 🙌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #interiordesign #lightingdesign #furnituredesign #decorex #decorex2019 #lightingdesigner #interiors123 #nesttoimpress #brassdesign #cornersofmyhome #designfair #createandcultivate

Nearly Zero hour!!! Join us for tonight’s Akin talk, featuring Zero West watches 7:00pm at The Victoria Institute Arundel (tickets £5 from Akin Arundel or pay on the door - free to Members). It should be an insightful and inspirational talk about creativity, branding and building something because you believe it should exist... #creativeinspiration #creativeexcellence #branding the #productbranding #brandprovenance #brand #luxurybrand #motorbikes #britishluxurybrand #sussexlife #westsussex #raf #speedboats #authenticbritishbrand #hurricane #spitfire #zerowest #zerowestwatches #vintage #motogp #limitededition #aircraft #engineering #watchengineering #britishwatches #watchcollector

Countdown to our next 'Show and Tell' with @zerowestwatches, a new vintage British watch brand from Emsworth.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Andrew will talk through the birth of their brand from drawings on a note pad to building their first watch, the highs the lows and the many, many hours. A journey of following your passion despite industry barriers….a voyage back in time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to our Link in Bio to Reserve your place: FREE to Akin members and £5 to non-members. Look forward to seeing you there 😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #zerowest #watchcollector #watchoftheday #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #britishwatches #watchuseek #watchaddict #watchphotography #hampshire #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #networkingevent #aircraft #modelaircraft #sailing #motorbikes

Thank you to Akin member Dirk Metzger for sharing this great shot from @goodwoodrevival! ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ When not at Goodwood, checking out the vintage modes of transport (!), Dirk is Director and Founder at Crucial Path, a digital agency focused on supporting clients reach their audience. They range from @sennheiser, @riotgames to @bandainamcoentuk and other consumer-facing businesses. Crucial's focus is to bring the right tools and people together to reach the client's goals, as opposed to shoehorning something that may not fit the client's needs. Crucial Path is currently supporting www.actioncy.io, a digital tool to manage client marketing campaigns. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Head to 'Members' in Bio to find out more about Dirk and the wealth of commercial creatives we have in our membership 🙌 ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #GoodwoodRevival #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #smallbusiness #MySmallBiz #SmallBizSquad #CreativelySquared #CreateToInspire #arundel #worthing #chichester #gardendesign #branding #copywriting #curating #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #digitalmarketing #packaging #digitalproducts #onlinemarketing #instastrategy #websitedesign #socialmediamarketing #filmmaking #tvproduction

⚡️NEW BLOG POST: BUILDING YOUR BRAND⚡️⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Branding is the most exciting (and challenging) project for any creative. When that brand is your own - what do you do differently? Andrew Brabyn, formerly a creative director and recently, founder of @zerowestwatches, discusses the pros and cons of being in this position: "staying strong with our brand DNA," being key throughout. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Head to the Link in Bio to read more about Andrew's journey in launching a business and brand. To hear more in person, reserve your place at our latest 'Show and Tell' with Zero West on 24 September 🙌⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #zerowest #watchcollector #watchoftheday #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #britishwatches #watchuseek #watchaddict #watchphotography #hampshire #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #networkingevent #aircraft #modelaircraft #sailing #motorbikes

🎧🎬SOUND ON 🌟 As we gear up for our next ‘Show and Tell’ with @zerowestwatches on 24th September - we thought we’d share with you this fantastic video from our previous talk with @digbyfineenglish earlier in the summer. Shot by the combined talents of Jane and Josh of @beechtobeach. A fantastic evening at their fabulous tasting room in #Arundel, during which we were offered insights into their unique approach to putting English sparkling wines on the map. . Head to Link in Bio to book a place on the upcoming talk with Zero West. . . . #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #englishwine #englishsparklingwine #wineproducers #networkingevent #networking

We couldn’t resist sharing this great shot of Akin’s @rachel.aked at @goodwoodrevival! We believe some other Akin members also decked out in their vintage garb... share with us shots from the weekend via @akin_arundel 😊 #repost @rachel.aked ・・・ Having fun at the Revival #skycinemarevival #goodwoodrevival #goodwood #vintage #akinarundel #creativecollective #sussexlife #visitsussex

Stunning designs from @susanrobertsonbranddesign for fellow Akin member @sarahstafforddesign 🌟 ・・・ Following my last post about the new brand identity I designed for @sarahstafforddesign, here’s some of the lovely new foiled and debossed stationery and packaging I designed for her, hot off the press! #brandidentity #arundel #packaging #logodesign #westsussexdesigner stationerydesign #jewellerydesign #GoldsmithsFair #gold #silversmith #sarahstafforddesign #susanrobertsondesign #akinarundel #jewellerypackaging #jewellerybox #diestamping #printstillthrills #businesscardjoy

Our lovely friends @arundelgallerytrail have asked us to remind you!! JUST 3 Days to go before Arundel Gallery Trail’s fabulous secret artist auction closes !!!! Don’t miss YOUR chance to bid for a piece of ORIGINAL art!

We are AKIN and we are delighted to welcome new member Polly Dutton! Alongside fellow Akin-ers @karin_moorhouse_art and @sarahstafforddesign, Polly is participating in this year's @arundelgallerytrail. If you are in Arundel this evening, her exhibition is at Venue 1, The Victoria Institute on Tarrant Street. Swipe ➡️ to see an example of her work.⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Polly says of joining Akin, 'Painting at home in my studio is a place for hard work, contemplation and reflection. When I heard about AKIN, I was thrilled to discover professional creatives meeting regularly, networking and getting together to discuss their area of specialism. I’m really looking forward to being a member of this diverse group of people, learning about their work and supporting each other in our chosen careers.'⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Welcome, Polly!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #sussexart @arundelfestival #arundelgallerytrail #arundel #Worthing #chichester #landscapepainting #artistsofinstagram #womeninbusiness #californiadreaming #CreateandCultivate #MyCreativeCommunity #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #abstractart #HappySummerDays #SmallBizSquad⁣⁣

The @arundelgallerytrail is soon upon us and we have loved celebrating our members' involvement! AKIN's @sarahstafforddesign will be hosting a Private View at @juniper_arundel tomorrow night. On show will be a selection of jewellery from her new flora collection, digital prints and metal wall panels. All works are available to purchase or commission.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thursday 15th August, 6.00-8.00pm at Juniper, 31 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG. Exhibition runs from 17th - 26th August 2019. Open 9am - 7pm every day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's a fantastic example of her new work! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #goldsmith #goldsmithing #jewellerydesigner #arundelgallerytrail #wallart #digitaldrawing #layereddrawing #limitededitionprints #sellingart #collectingart #arundel #worthing #chichester #contemporaryart #digitalprints #flora #CreateandCultivate #arundelfestival #arundelgallerytrail #artexhibition #artistsoninstagram

★ NEW BLOG POST: The essence of Akin ★ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When Akin members @sian.m.lewis and @sassysnel were working through ideas for their design and marketing agency Oak Creatives, they realised they had the most valuable start-up tool on their doorstep....Akin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click on the Link via Bio to find out about how Akin talent - Karl of @simplifiedideas, Jane and Josh of @beechtobeach and photographer Jonathan Wilson - contributed to the success of an Oak Creatives project. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #MyCreativeCommunity #SmallBizSupport #akinarundel #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #branding #copywriting #curating #gardendesign #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #SmallBizSquad #CreateAndCultivate #digitalmarketing #digitalproducts #onlinemarketing #websitedesign #socialmediamarketing #setdesign #filmmaking #tvproduction

Just over a week to go until the 2019 @arundelgallerytrail launches! 💥We are delighted to share these works by Akin's @karin_moorhouse_art. She gives us a wonderful sense of the final preps before the arts extravaganza begins! ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ "Now on the final straight for the Arundel Gallery Trail – putting finishing touches to paintings, sorting displays and postcards of my new works and generally panicking …. of course! …. Have I got enough work? Where am I going to hang it all? How will I group the stories? And so on…..but I think it will work out… it usually does though nobody can see how madly we are all paddling under the surface!⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ This year I have three main groups of work: the first room will be loosely about “People”; the main gallery/room will focus more on “Places"; and the Studio will be “Small is Beautiful”.⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ The clues are in the titles and I may yet change it all around!!'⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ We are intrigued, Karin! Her work will be exhibited at No. 1 School Lane in Arundel, from 17-26 August.

We are AKIN and this is Jo Ann Sweeney, Director of Sweeney Communications, specialists in marketing, PR and communications. Her work covers three areas: mentoring senior people with communication responsibilities; delivering marketing and leadership training in Europe, the Middle East and China; and leading communications for complex projects. Swipe ➡️to see a group of delegates from five countries, who undertook one of her training programmes. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Jo Ann explains how she discovered the charms of Arundel and Akin. 'Five years ago, over the August bank holiday, a close friend introduced us to Amberley. We fell in love with the place but needed more nightlife. So he also brought us to Arundel and we fell in love all over again. It took us a year of regular visits to find our cottage. We now spend half our time in Arundel and the other half nearby an elderly mum in Ealing. For us to move to Arundel full time we need just a few things: a business network where I can learn and collaborate, an easy-to-walk-to gym and a lively local church. With Akin we are one step closer.' - Welcome, Jo Ann!⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ Head to our Bio to find out more about Jo Ann and our other talented members! ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #publicrelations #communications #businesstraining #marketingagency #marketingconsultant #marketinglife #publicrelationsagency #arundel #worthing #chichester #sussexlife #creativecollective #akinarundel #creativecollaboration #networking #networkinggroup #instapr #networking #SmallBizSupport #BuildingYourBrand

Garden designer and AKIN member @christinefowlergardens shared her challenges and creations at a ‘show and tell’ back in the gardening month of May. She also shared some tips and advice on how to make the most of small garden spaces. #akin #akinarudnel #gardening #garden #sussex #westsussex #towngarden #smallgarden #green #creative #collective #inspiration

Brilliant shot of AKIN member and artist @mahtabhussain preparing to take photographs - analogue style! @dacsforartists Summer Party. #repost @mahtabhussain ・・・ Here I am. In all my mad professor tintype glory, making portraits at the annual summer party for DACS. @dacsforartists . . . . #dacssummerparty #portraits_ig #life_portraits #westsussex #arundel #akinarundel #weareakin #commercialcreativity #photography #networking #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #asianartist #socialcommentary #socialphotography #mahtabhussain #portraitphotography

We are AKIN and our hugely talented members Mark and Rebecca Ford of @twocirclesdesign are about to take Arundel by storm again. ⚡️ This is the design for Cenezoic 2019, due to be installed on the Arundel Castle at the top of the High Street. Created in willow and pigmentation, this work pays homage to our ancestors and their cave paintings, and reflects this year’s @arundelgallerytrail poster design. Unlike paintings from 50,000 years ago, this will not be made to last, so make sure you see it before the end of August.😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #arundelgallerytrail #CreateandCultivate #MyCreativeCommunity #HappySummerDays #networking #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #willowsculpture #arundelgallerytrail @arundelfestival @arundelgallerytrail

Thank you AKIN founding member James for sharing news of the sculpture to be installed as part of the @arundelgallerytrail 🙌🖼 #repost @zimmerstewart ・・・ ‪At the last @akin_arundel members meeting I presented the maquette for “Hierarchy of Worries” after Maslow by Andrei Precup. The full size sculpture will be installed on the Causeway roundabout in Arundel for @arundelfestival @arundelgallerytrail. Thank you Jane Mote from @beechtobeach for the photo. . . . #arundel #festival #sculpture #installation #publicart #hierarchyofneeds #maslow

▪️NEW BLOG POST ▪️⁣ ⁣ How do you name a brand? ⁣ ⁣ One of Akin’s founding members, Paul Buckle of Roc Design takes us through this complex area facing any business owner. Click Link in Bio to find out more! ⭐️⁣ ⁣ Brand communications agency Roc Design have built up a network of visionary partners – brand strategists, web developers, animators and film makers, photographers and illustrators – all of whom we can form a team with to meet specific project needs. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #smallbusiness #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #worthing #chichester #brandingexpert #brandconsultant #graphicdesign #corporate identity #designagency #instadesign #designconsultants #visualidentity #corporateidentity #animation #logodesign #corporatefilm #eventbranding #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad#HustleWithEase⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

What a great pic of Akin member @luciahall.jewellery - We know that so many of us feel like that!! We would love to hear your tips... #Repost @luciahall.jewellery with @get_repost ・・・ Hello! 👋Here I am with my two crazy girls, doing the mum juggle and preparing myself for the summer holidays that are fast approaching! 😬 #mumjuggle #smallbusiness • • • #mumlife #schoolholidays #crazykids #mygirls #jeweller #juggle #akinarundel #creativity

✸ AKIN MEMBERS MEETING: 9 JULY ✸ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's time to celebrate what Akin has achieved over the last year. Members have benefitted from 40+ commercial collaborations, recommendations and commissions. The talks have provided a platform for members to share their specialism and to welcome creatives from beyond Arundel, such as @malcolm_appleby_engraving and @papershakeorigami. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We look forward to meeting at 7pm at the Victoria Institute to share these successes and to continue to build upon the workshops and networking nights for members and local businesses. Do get in touch by emailing hello@akinarundel.com if there's anything specific you would like us to raise during this meeting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 credit Akin members Mark and Rebecca of @twocirclesdesign. This is a work from their recent Regis School project. Head to their Instagram feed for more info 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ AKIN members are working on high-profile national projects as well as providing input into local events and groups. This is a chance for us to update each other with recent projects and to continue to organise professional practice workshops and networking events for members and local businesses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #smallbusiness #helpingsmallbusiness #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #branding #copywriting #curating #gardendesign #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #digitalmarketing #packaging #digitalproducts #onlinemarketing #instastrategy #websitedesign #socialmediamarketing #setdesign #filmmaking #tvproduction

A perfect example of creative collaboration!! #Repost @neon_everydayisawesome with @get_repost ・・・ Good see great mate Micheal Trew from @papershakeorigami who has produced a beautiful installation for the @arundelgallerytrail with the help of the passionate arts and crafts lovers of Arundel. So GO SEE! Michael had recently come down to do an amazing talk for @akin_arundel and was then invited to create a signature piece for the Arundel Gallery Trail. #arundel #origami #papercrafts #papermodels #installationart #arundelarttrail #sussex #westsussexlife #westsussex #artsandcrafts #thevictoriainstitutearundel #papershakeorigami #arundelart #akinarundel #sussexlife #craftsmagazine #sussexliving #westsussexart #paperart #akinarundel

Akin’s Mark and Rebecca of @twocirclesdesign and Annabel of @artsquest.sussex at the Opening of the @pallanthousegallery Summer Season of exhibitions! . Thank you SO MUCH to @annahzeuner of Pallant House for your invitation to Akin members. 🙌 The Ivon Hitchens is a breathtaking exhibition - he sits at the epicentre of Modern British art. Go see! Unfortunately, due to many of the works being on loan from private collectors and other institutions, we couldn’t not take any photos in the exhibition. NB: Mark and Rebecca ALSO have an exhibition on - check their feed for more info! . . . . #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #weareakin #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #contemporaryart #modernbritishart #ivonhitchens #artistsofinstagram #britishartist #CreateandCultivate #exhibitionopening #summerseason #sussexlife

What a fantastic initiative from Akin’s @joshjkershaw. See below for more info! 🙌 repost @joshjkershaw ・・・ Taking bookings for July for filming and editing. All money raised will be going to Chestnut Tree House. I’ve done work for L’Oreal, Emirates airline and LG so, If you know anyone who needs a film please pass on my details! Email: josh@beechtobeach.com 🙏❤️✌️📸: @jonathanwils

Ivon Hitchens painting en plein air: what an inspiration! A reminder to AKIN members that @pallanthousegallery has extended a special invitation to its Preview Day for its summer season of exhibitions this Friday. Please do email us on hello@akinarundel.com for more information. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷Ivon Hitchens, courtesy Pallant House Gallery and © The Estate of Ivon Hitchens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #weareakin #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #contemporaryart #modernbritishart #ivonhitchens #artoftheday #collectingart #artistsofinstagram #oiloncanvas #britishartist #CreateandCultivate #SmallBizLife #MySmallBiz #LoveMyBiz #arttour #pressview #curatortour #modernbritishart #summerseason

If there's ever an excuse to share images of our pooches, it's on #BringYourDogToWorkDay! AKIN members: if you are taking part today, do tag us @akin_arundel and we will share your images on Stories! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is @neon_everydayisawesome's gorgeous dachshunds Sky and Silver, "toughing it out at the studio coal face", as Dana says! They do sometimes join him at his London studio! Swipe ➡️to see @sian.m.lewis busy at work with Fifi: “As I am between dogs, I borrow my business partner Saskia Snel’s cuddly Staffie. The only snag with Fifi being the Oak Creatives office dog is that it’s hard to work when she snuggles in." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogslife🐶#dogsoftheday #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #HustleWithEase #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #branding #copywriting #curating #gardendesign #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #digitalmarketing #digitalproducts #instastrategy #websitedesign #setdesign #filmmaking #tvproduction

Have you seen the current issue of The Bell, that goes through doors in Arundel - great article on AKIN and a lovely photo too... We really can’t believe that it’s a less than a year since we launched but so many collaborations have happened, ideas and skills shared... pick up a copy if you can... and thank you to @jonathanwils for being so patient and taking the photo! @akin_arundel @neon_everydayisawesome @sian.m.lewis @joshjkershaw @zimmerstewart @beechtobeach @rachel.aked sorry you couldn’t be there @simplifiedideas #akinarundel #creativity #collaboration #collaborations #arundel #westsussex #westsussexlife #filmmaker #curator #brandgenious #brandconsultant #copywriter #prconsultant #creativecollective #creativecollaboration

The Summer Season is nearly upon us @pallanthousegallery! Launching on 28 June is an exhibition of British artist Ivon Hitchens (1897-1979), with works spanning the six decades of his career. The Gallery has kindly extended a special invitation to Akin members as part of its programme celebrations. We will be emailing details to members in the next couple of days - so do look out for it 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷Ivon Hitchens, Flower Piece, 1943, oil on canvas, 1103.2 x 68.9 cm, Museums Sheffield © The Estate of Ivon Hitchens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #weareakin #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #contemporaryart #modernbritishart #ivonhitchens #artoftheday #collectingart #artistsofinstagram #oiloncanvas #britishartist ##CreateandCultivate #SmallBizLife #MySmallBiz #LoveMyBiz

Lovely pic from @sophiesitwellphotography which reflects our current lovely weather! #Repost @sophiesitwellphotography with @get_repost ・・・ After the torrential rains yesterday not even the slugs ventured out to feast on the Hosta. #dripdrop#hostas#rainydays#wetdayout#happyhostas#nowateringtonight #akinarundel

Congratulations to Akin's @sarahstafforddesign, who will be exhibiting at @thegoldsmithscompany fair (24 September to 6 October). She will be in conversation with Corinne Julius during Week One of the fair and can be found on Stand 20! Check the Goldsmith's website later this month for details of the date and time of her talk (Link in Bio). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sarah is a designer & maker of fine, bespoke jewellery and architectural metalwork. She uses traditional skills combined with state-of-the-art 3-D modelling to create geometric structures in precious and non-precious materials. For more info on Sarah and our other Akin members, head to our profile! 🙌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #akinarundel #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #weareakin #goldsmith #goldsmithing #jewellerydesigner #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #contemporaryart #jewellerydesigner #handmadejewellery #shopsmall #handcraftedjewelry #solidgold #jewellerymaker #ourmakerlife #shopindependent #jewelleryaddict #handmadebusiness #CreateandCultivate #SmallBizLife #MySmallBiz #LoveMyBiz

"A really great talk for @akin_arundel by @digbyfineenglish at their fabulous Arundel tasting room. An amazing insight into their unique approach to putting English Sparkling Wines on the map. Their fabulous fizz really is to die for!" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kind words from graphic designer and Akin member @susanrobertsondesign on the latest in our Akin "Show & Show" series. We are always interested to hear of new suggestions from members, so do get in touch! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to fellow member Karl of @simplifiedideas for these fantastic photos of the evening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #creativecollective #creativecollaboration #akinarundel #SmallBizLife #SmallBizSquad #HustleWithEase #westsussex #arundel #worthing #chichester #networking #englishwine #englishsparklingwine #englishwinemovement #wineproducers #networkingevent #networking #branding #copywriting #curating #interiordesign #illustration #lighting #photography #digitalmarketing