Creative Regeneration - Mia Tagg

 BUILDINGS

PEOPLE

PLACES

My work sits at the intersection of culture, community and enterprise.

Whether developing a creative workspace, revitalising a high street, supporting a cultural organisation, or shaping a regeneration project, I bring together the practical, strategic, and creative elements needed to help places thrive.

CLIENTS INCLUDE:

Street and a Half Make Huyton IWF Studio Sun Palace Sound System Logo Baltic Creative

WHAT I DO

I bridge the gap between creative communities and the spaces they need to survive. There is often a disconnect when it comes to matching property with culture.

Local authorities and landlords hold vacant buildings without a clear route to activate them, while artists and makers have the drive to create but no desire to decode complex property systems.

Diagram of a community development process showing stages from local enterprise, collaboration, conservation, education, and environment to a sustainable neighborhood, ending with long-term legacy and stronger communities.

I work directly in that gap. Drawing on 20 years of hands-on experience turning empty spaces into creative environments, I translate property jargon into practical utility, and vice versa.

I bring both sides together to unlock long-term workspaces that work for everyone.

HOW I WORK

Because I understand both the pressures of municipal planning and the reality of grassroots creative production, my approach is split into two distinct, practical tracks.

A person painting on an easel with a black background. The person is seated in a white chair, wearing a white shirt, pink pants, and pink shoes, and has light-colored hair tied in a bun. There is a potted plant with green leaves to the left of the person. A hanging yellow lamp illuminates the scene.

FOR ARTISTS & CREATIVE GROUPS

A storefront with teal walls and a striped teal and cream awning. Plants in pots, a display case with baked goods, and customers holding drinks outside.

FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES & LANDLORDS

LATEST WORK

A circular design with the word 'Make.' in bold black letters in the center, surrounded by the words 'RESIDENT' and 'REPRESENTATIVES' on the top and bottom, on an orange background. Various small icons related to community, industry, water, and gears are inside the circle below the word 'Make.'

Client
Make Huyton Village for Make CIC

Project
Physical transformation & activation

Black background with a large white letter 'B' and the words 'BOLTIC CREATIVE' in bold, white letters beneath it.

Client
Northern Lights

Project
Transition from construction to occupancy

  • Joe Wills | Invisible Wind Factory

    Nan’s House Recording Studio Member

    Throughout our shared time at The Invisible Wind Factory, Mia was an omnipresent force majeure as studio manager. She brought a real social cohesion and community ethos to the space. Our admin and events felt incredibly well organised. Any issues were always addressed with a very personable and direct approach. She brought a really healthy sense of accountability to the studio community, leading by example and often going above and beyond in her DIY spirit to make improvements, whether that was initiating valuable meetings or simply freshening up the decor.

    Mia brings colour, personality and attention to detail in everything she does. I couldn’t recommend her more for your project in question.

  • Lindsey Moran | Northern Lights

    Hub Artists Studio Member

    During her time managing the Studios, Mia’s communication was always clear, timely, and thoughtful — she had a real gift for keeping everyone in the loop and making tenants feel heard and valued. What set Mia apart was her deep understanding of the creative community; she instinctively knew how artists and makers think, and she used that insight to foster a studio environment where people felt genuinely motivated and supported.

    Her positivity was infectious, and her ability to manage a diverse group of tenants with patience and enthusiasm made Northern Lights a great place to be.

  • Alison James (AJ) | Baltic Creative

    Colleague

    I have known Mia for several years and had the honour of working with her at Baltic Creative CIC. In all honesty, Mia was a mentor to me during this time and I am so glad I had the opportunity to work alongside her. Mia has vast knowledge of business leadership and development and also a wealth of practical experience from her time at Homebaked. Delifonseca and Pao! (to name but a few). She is an incredibly supportive individual who always has the time to help and listen, and she is a true team player.

    She has a knack with people and is able to deal with the most complex of situations in a calm and productive manner. She has a real flair for creativity and working with her is fun - it’s like she brings out the best in you.

    I would highly recommend Mia, and she is a joy to work with.

  • Mark Lawler | Baltic Creative

    Manager

    I worked with Mia for 2 years at Baltic Creative CIC via our Northern Lights scheme in the Cains Brewery Village. Mia managed the scheme for 2 years, working with over 40 companies who employed over 150 people. An arts-led space, Mia worked tirelessly to establish Northern Lights. Her hard work establishing the brand, the company and the space ensured that we had a vibrant arts-led community serving artists, makers, musicians - a whole range of C&D businesses and arts collectives. She managed the space and the community with incredible determination, effort and good humour to ensure everyone felt at home.

    We’re so proud of the work she did at Northern Lights - which was a fantastic legacy of her 2 years’ work.

  • Johanna Wilson | Baltic Creative / Sound City

    Project collaborator, Gigs & Graphics

    I have worked with Mia on multiple projects, most notably on a screen-printed poster exhibition we held called Gigs & Graphics in the Baltic area of Liverpool.

    Mia project-managed and helped us get the exhibition off the ground, collaborating with lots of organisations to make the event a reality.

    Mia worked closely with us during the exhibition as well, chatting to customers, screen printing with the general public and promoting the event.

    Mia is such a joy to work with; her enthusiasm and commitment is so bright and bold, she is professional and knows how to get a job done!

    It’s been a pleasure working alongside you, Mia.