An independent platform for urban culture.
theboard is a platform exploring creative work, the people behind it and the ideas that shape it. We cover movement, visual culture and sound, with an interest in emerging creatives and the scenes they are part of.
Our focus goes beyond finished work. We’re interested in creative processes, personal influences, ongoing projects and the context behind what people make. What inspires someone to start a project? How does a local scene develop its own identity? Where do music, movement and visual expression meet? These questions guide what we look for and the stories we tell.
What we cover
From individual projects to creative practices and cultural scenes, theboard brings together different perspectives on contemporary culture.
Our content can take different forms, including interviews, project features and visual stories. Some pieces might focus on one creative and their process, while others explore a particular scene, idea or cultural influence. The format depends on the subject and the story it has to tell.
We’re interested in work at different stages, from early experiments to more developed projects. What matters is understanding the work on its own terms and giving people a closer look at the thinking, references and experiences behind it.
Looking beyond disciplines
Although movement, visual culture and sound are central to theboard, our coverage isn't limited to three separate categories. Creative practices often draw from multiple influences, and the most interesting details can emerge when you look a little closer.
A visual artist might take inspiration from music or their surroundings. A movement practice might influence how someone approaches film, photography or design. We pay attention to these connections while keeping the people and their individual practices at the centre of the story.
The aim is to build a platform with room for different disciplines, perspectives and approaches to making.
Be part of it
theboard is growing, and discovering new creatives is an important part of that process. We're interested in people developing their own practices, experimenting with new ideas or working on projects that deserve a closer look.
You don't need to fit a particular discipline or have a finished portfolio. If you're making something, exploring an idea or approaching your craft in your own way, we'd like to hear about it.
Use our submission form to introduce yourself, share your work and tell us a little about what you're doing. We can't feature everything, but every submission helps us discover new perspectives and learn more about the creative communities around us.
