Why Creativity Means More at BHVA

Now, we know what you’re probably thinking…

“Of course BHVA would have creativity as a core value - you’re an arts organisation!"

And yes, that's true. But also ... that's NOT the reason we chose it!

Creativity: Not What You Think

People hear “creativity”, they often picture paintbrushes, theatre lights, dance shoes, maybe a singing warm-up or two.

And while all those things are wonderful (and definitely part of what we do), that’s just the surface.

To us, creativity isn’t the paint - it’s the palette.

It’s not the performance - it’s how you got there.

Creativity Is How We Think

At BHVA, creativity is about problem-solving. It’s about thinking differently - especially when things don’t go to plan (and let’s be honest… life rarely sticks to the plan).

It’s the conversations that start with:

“Can you help my child?”

“Could this work for me?”

“Do you offer support with…?”

And instead of giving a stock answer, we ask back:

“What do you need?”

“What does your journey look like?”

“Where are you trying to get to?”

Then we create something tailored. Something personal. Something meaningful. That’s creativity.

We don’t do square pegs in round holes. We look at what actually fits—no matter the shape.

We often laugh in our team meetings at how a throwaway comment or unexpected detour sparks an idea we never could have planned for. That’s the magic of it.

Creativity Is Reflective

True creativity isn’t just about big ideas - it’s about knowing when to change direction.

It’s the moment you realise: “This isn’t working. Let’s try something new.”

That takes:

Reflection (in the moment, not just after)

Resilience (accepting when things don’t go to plan)

Confidence (to trust your gut and pivot)

Curiosity (to try something different)

Whether we’re writing a scheme of work, supporting a young person with additional needs, coaching an adult through a confidence block, or even working on our own systems as a team - creative thinking is baked into everything we do.

Because creativity isn’t a product. It’s a mindset.

Takeaways for You

If you’re reading this thinking, “But I’m not very creative…” - we challenge that.

You are creative!

You’ve just been told creativity is only for certain people doing certain things.

At BHVA, we break that myth every single day.

Try asking yourself:

• What could I do differently today?

• What’s another way to look at this problem?

• What if I paused and reflected mid-process, not just at the end?

And if you’re stuck - come talk to us.

We love helping people unlock creative ways of thinking, teaching, performing, leading… and just being.