The Ruthin Arts Network (RAN) was launched in February of this year. With the help of Haydn Peers of Snowdon Digital, a group of volunteers have created a bilingual website for artists and craftspeople in the area. They’re delighted that many creatives have already signed up to the website―singers, musicians, writers, artists, sculptors, dancers and furniture makers have all come forward. Anyone who is creative is welcome to register on the website free of charge: ruthinartsnetwork.wales.
The website has been created because it can be hard to find out what’s going on in the town and surrounding area. Sometimes we want to know who’s doing what, where and when, and we want to know how we can get involved. The website is also a good way of promoting events and concerts, and venues that are available for use.
As Mike Van Der Eijk, the Treasurer of RAN, explained, “Our aim is to give a listing of creative people in and around Ruthin in order to create opportunities for collaboration and sharing. We also have links to social media platforms to aid communication. We want to promote a sense of community through taking part in cultural activities.”
Over the last few months, RAN has hosted social evenings where creatives have come together to network while enjoying an evening of music, singing or poetry.
It is hoped that as the network develops, more people will get involved, showcasing the area’s many artistic talents and creating more opportunities for collaboration.
