The development of Unfolding Theatre’s Multiverse Arcade, supported by Creative Fuse North East
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We believe that experiencing arts and culture can transform the quality of life for individuals and communities; arts and culture give us joy, make us healthier, let us reflect and help us empathise.
Claire Doherty is Director at Arnolfini, having moved in 2017 from being founder Director of Situations. In this case study on the theme of ‘leading to create greater impact’, Claire outlines how at both organisations she was able to creatively open-up new conversations with stakeholders, breaking through conventional assumptions about art, using the tools and approach of The New Rules.
Find out more about how the wonderful work achieved at Henshaws is a striking example of the difference that the National Lottery can make.
‘Virtual Vikings and More’ is a programme of highly interactive, educational experiences, which brings the excitement of physically engaging with the past to a digital world. The project was created by York Archaeological Trust, who own and manage the JORVIK Viking Centre.
Publishers have been established in the North for many years - some for as long as 40 years - and the region is now recognised as a strong base of independent publishing.
As we wrestle with a winter national lockdown, and with many children missing their school and friends, it’s more vital than ever we focus on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
To mark National Storytelling Week 2021, we caught up with Hannah Nicholls, founder of Boat Poets, to hear how the power of poetry and spoken word can engage people from all backgrounds and age groups. Hannah has turned lockdown into a creative opportunity by applying to us for funding to take Boat Poet residencies online, giving artists a chance to develop their practice during this time.
Charlotte Luke is a freelance dance practitioner, based in the South West. She tells us why it was the right time for her to apply to Developing your Creative Practice and what she thought about while making her successful application.
Thomas Goskar applied for Developing your Creative Practice funding to increase his portfolio of creative work. Thomas is an archaeologist who primarily works as a 3D imaging specialist in the heritage and arts sectors. He works with museums, libraries, societies and artists to help record, interpret and share information in 3D, to inform and inspire people.
Sarah Cotton, Keeper of Contemporary Collecting at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, tell us how they used a process of a research and consultation to transform the way they think about diversity.
Devon-based ceramic artist Vicky Lindo was awarded the top prize at the 2019 British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) for her moving ceramics series, the Dead Dad Book. Vicky received a £6,686 National Lottery Project Grant for her winning exhibition which explores themes of migration, racism and identity.
Carleen Anderson is a composer, writer, singer, producer, performer and creator of MELIOR Opus Griot – an artform-blending opera set in a fantasy underwater world. We caught up with Carleen to hear how funding from National Lottery Project Grants helped her work to take on a new life during the pandemic.
At the Arts Council we believe that arts and culture can change people’s lives and that taking part can result in huge life-changing mental and physical health benefits.
For the past ten years the people of Liverpool and Wirral have been visited by some pretty big guests.
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