Our Change Makers programme is making a real difference to those working in the arts and cultural sector in the Midlands, building skills, confidence and strong community relationships.
The development of Unfolding Theatre’s Multiverse Arcade, supported by Creative Fuse North East
Derby City Council was keen to establish a new future for Derby Silk Mill, which required substantial refurbishment after a period of decline.
London City Island is the new home for the English National Ballet (ENB) where it is the cultural anchor and a respected contributor to the wider masterplan for the area.
Leeds Playhouse and Leeds City Council worked closely together to achieve the successful reconfiguration and extension of the theatre building which reopened in autumn 2019.
In 2019, Merton Libraries undertook a refurbishment of the children’s sections of each of its seven local libraries.
Jenni Grainger tells us about the importance of bringing young people with special education needs and disabilities together to get creative
Concerned about the long-term health of the city centre, Cheshire West and Chester Council were looking for solutions that would bring visitors to the city for leisure, retail, food and tourism.
Sarah Gillett is Director of Creative Strategy at Cultureshock. In this case study, on the theme of ‘civic engagement & social relevance’, Sarah explains the process they used to create and build interest in an online resource aimed at young people using an experimental artist-commissioning framework and online and offline methods.
Tony Butler is Executive Director at Derby Museums. In this case study on the theme of ‘civic engagement & social relevance’ Tony shares how they have developed their vision of a local public museum, and become a democratic institution that puts participation at the heart of their work through a human-centred design methodology.
Sarah Ellis is Director of Digital Development at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). In this case study on enabling innovation and enterprise Sarah talks about the process and value of working with tech companies, and the principles they apply for successful innovation across disciplines.
David Jubb is the Director of Battersea Arts Centre (BAC). In this case study, adapted from an interview linked to the theme of ‘leading to create greater impact’, he talks about the process BAC undertook to change their organisational structure to more closely reflect their artistic practice of enabling rather than directing, and the benefits and impacts that flowed from this change.
Matt Fenton is the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Contact. In this case study on the theme of leadership and development, Matt talks about their model which relies on young people aged 13–30, and the wide-ranging impact two specific projects have had on participants, communities and audience development.
Marcus Davey is the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Roundhouse. In this case on the theme of ‘leadership through governance’, Marcus writes about their young trustees, including the process Roundhouse went through to set up the roles, the support and structures needed, and the transformative impact of having young trustees on the Roundhouse and its work.
Lynsey O'Sullivan is Director of Learning & Engagement at The Lowry. In this case study on the theme of ‘civic engagement & social relevance’, she explores key questions related to how we value community arts practice, how great art can also explicitly set out to deliver social change, and how to meaningfully place communities at the heart of programmes.
Queer performance collective Duckie has branched out from its large-scale theatrical events to create three socially engaged arts clubs.
This week, as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day we look at how the arts can help people to connect and talk about mental health.
Derby Silk Mill – widely regarded as the site of the world’s first modern factory – has been reborn as the new Museum of Making, supported by investment from Arts Council England.
National Lottery Project Grants is our open access programme which is supporting thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations to make work and have the time to think, plan and test new ideas during Covid-19.
The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry has a strong tradition of youth theatre and theatre in education, establishing its first Youth Theatre in 1965. More recently, the Belgrade created eight Youth Theatre groups, including its Asian Youth Theatre and its Black Youth Theatre, which aim to give a voice to local communities, creating original performances inspired by young people’s experiences.
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