GOBS Community Membership

Being part of the GOBS Community means joining a creative network that celebrates compassion, creativity, community, integrity, and inclusivity.

You don’t need to be a professional artist - just someone who wants to connect, share, and grow through words, art, and collaboration.

To become a community member, we ask that you attend (or plan to attend) at least one GOBS event either in-person or online.

What Community Members Receive

  • 🌻 Access to Events & Activities

    • Invitations to GOBS events, open mics, and workshops (both in-person and online).

    • Opportunities to explore your creativity in a welcoming and supportive space.

    • Updates about upcoming projects and community gatherings.

  • 💬 Stay Connected

    • Access to our newsletter, and our GOBS Community WhatsApp group.

    • News about opportunities, callouts, and ways to get involved.

    • A space to share your work, ideas, and encouragement with others.

  • 🌍 Be Part of Something Bigger

    • Join a growing creative movement that centres care, integrity, and inclusivity.

    • Meet and collaborate with artists, writers, and organisers from across the region.

    • Help shape the cultural life of our community — your voice matters.

  • ✨ Pathway to the GOBS Collective

    • Community members can develop their practice and, when ready, apply to join GOBS Collective when recruitment opens.

    • Attend workshops, events, and programmes that help you build experience and confidence.

    • Grow your connections and creative voice within a supportive network.

What We Ask From Community Members

  • Bring Your Energy and Openness

    • Show up, participate, and share your creativity when you can.

    • Respect and support others - we grow stronger together.

  • Live the GOBS Values

    • Compassion – Care for those around you.

    • Creativity – Stay curious and expressive.

    • Community – Contribute positively to the group.

    • Integrity – Be reliable and respectful.

    • Inclusivity – Make space for everyone to belong.

  • Optional Donations

    • You don’t need to pay to be part of the community.

    • However, if you’re able, you can support GOBS’ ongoing work by making a one-off or recurring donation or by buying tickets to events.

    • Every contribution, big or small, helps us sustain our events and create more opportunities for everyone.

Why It Matters

By being part of the GOBS Community, you’re helping to safeguard the future of GOBS — ensuring we remain a creative, inclusive space that uplifts and connects people through art and language.

Together, we can continue to build a community where creativity, compassion, and integrity thrive.

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