About us

We are a community of creative professionals in the St Neots and Huntingdon area. Founded in 2014 to bring designers, artists, illustrators and photographers together to kick-start a dormant creative community in St Neots, we now have almost 350 members.

We work with other non-profit organisations, local government, schools, businesses, creative professionals and the public to provide opportunities for local creatives to meet, share ideas, collaborate on projects and run workshops and events for the community.

Our values

The creative arts support our vision for the district, delivering employment opportunities, education, cultural events and driving change.

Supporting creative professionals
We work with other non-profit organisations, local government, schools, businesses, creative professionals and the public to provide opportunities for local creatives to meet, share ideas, collaborate on projects and run workshops and events for the community.
Creating a fertile environment for the arts
We provide opportunities for creative people to collaborate and form new partnerships in a welcoming and supportive environment. This will encourage young people and newcomers to the area to see a positive future in the town, with viable job opportunities and a stimulating environment in which to live, work and have fun.
Providing high quality cultural experiences
We deliver, and support others in delivering, a wide range of cultural events and opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Supporting creative and cultural learning
We are a Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) supporting children and young people to fulfil their creative potential and access high-quality cultural experiences where they live, where they go to school, and where they spend their free time.

Increasing services available for retailers and investors
A thriving creative sector will bolster the wider local economy, with an enhanced reputation for St Neots, increased footfall and a community of creative professionals on tap to help local businesses grow.
Driving social change through innovation
Our vision encourages positive attitudes about St Neots, increasing wellbeing and enhancing community spirit. We consider the environment in everything we do, working to reduce commuter journeys to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and increase resilience against rising fuel costs. We want St Neots to be a pioneer in a carbon-neutral future.
Working with organisations who share our values
We collaborate with local authorities, businesses, schools, voluntary organisations and individuals to deliver our objectives.
A sustainable not-for-profit approach
Neotists is a Community Interest Company, which means all profits are invested back into further projects for the benefit of the community.