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    UK Centre for Carnival Arts

    As the UK’s first centre for carnival arts, the UKCCA aims to be an international centre of excellence, delivering artists’ residencies, groundbreaking education skills and creative industries programmes. The new purpose-built premises in Luton will contribute nationally to the strategic development of carnival arts, increase access to high-quality product and focus on artists’ development.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £545,940
    • 2013-2014: £558,497
    • 2014-2015: £573,018

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    UK Centre for Carnival Arts: Launch and Beyond

    Find out about the UK's first UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton. See the incredible work, preview the centre and listen to some of the work that the centre does to grow the little known and little grown artform of Carnival Arts and Carnival.

    UKCCA Enterprise

    People associated with the UK Centre of Carnival Arts talk about the UKCCA Enterprise, how it will help the community strive forwards and encourage individuals to progress!

    What does Carnival Mean to Me?

    A host of carnivalists give their answer to 'What does Carnival mean to me'

    UKCCA Carnival Arts

    Embracing the inclusive spirit of Carnival, the centre will become an expression of the living, breathing and evolving spirit of carnival arts. There will be a performance space, with seating for 250 people where artists and musicians can showcase their talent.

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    Contact details

    www.carnivalarts.org.uk

    3
    St Marys Road
    Luton
    LU1 3JA

    51.878288, -0.40855

    • 51.878288 -0.40855

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