Case Study: Cambridge City Council supports local freelancers and non-digital communities with Zealous

Creating Work and Stimulating Non-Digital Creativity

Cambridge City Council sought to engage its community and provide support during the COVID-19 lockdown. A key challenge was reaching households with limited digital access while also creating work for local freelancers whose livelihoods were impacted. They turned to Zealous to manage a micro-commission program for creating non-digital activity packs.

Using the Zealous platform, the Council efficiently accepted and managed visual submissions from local artists. The service saved applicants time and exposed them to a panel of 13 judges. Zealous helped the Council commission eight artists, providing crucial work for freelancers and delivering creative packs to households in need, thereby doubling the project's positive economic impact.

Cambridge City Council

Akua Obeng-Frimpong

Arts Development Officer