This strategy was developed by Surrey’s Cultural Department
Surrey could become one of Britain’s cultural powerhouses within the next decade, researchers at the University of Surrey have said. Their comments came after the publication of Surprise Sally: Our Cultural Strategy by the Surrey Cultural Partnership. & Vision 2024-34 – A 10-year strategy that aims to see Surrey recognized as one of the most vibrant cultural regions in the country.
Surprise Sally is the first cultural strategy developed by the county’s cultural department. It sets out a framework and action plan that includes his four priorities:
• Culture for All: Increasing access to culture for all, with a special focus on reaching populations facing physical, social and economic barriers.
• Resilient communities: Recognizing the role of creative encounters in strengthening communities and supporting health and well-being programs.
• County-wide ecology and infrastructure: encouraging collaboration and ensuring creative workspaces are integral to sustainable and regeneration plans.
• Corporate Creativity: Fostering Surrey’s creative economy by attracting new business and investment.
Professor Caroline Scalls, Professor of Technology and Society in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Visit Surrey Director, said:
“It was a privilege to work with the Surrey Cultural Partnership to develop this strategy that brings together a wide range of vibrant and inspiring cultural leaders, organizations and communities across the county. It is a strategy that reflects voice. “It provides a collective voice and vision to capture the diversity, drive and ambition of the county, ensuring that culture is important not only in the economy but also in inclusion, diversity, health and wellbeing. We recognize that we also have a central role to play.”
The Surrey Cultural Partnership is a group of people involved in Surrey’s culture and heritage and representatives from business, education, health, criminal justice and local government who share the ambition to champion Surrey as a leading cultural county. I am.
Surprising Surrey is the result of research over the past two years and extensive consultation with cultural organizations, practitioners and stakeholders across the county. This highlights the urgent need to promote and expand Surrey’s culture, reduce barriers and increase investment so that more residents and visitors can benefit. I did.
Professor Catherine McNamara, Dean of the Guildford School of Drama (GSA) at the University of Surrey, said:
“I am proud that GSA played a role in shaping this much-needed strategy for our county. It will not only stimulate economic and cultural prosperity in our region, but will also It’s also an investment in the health and wellbeing of our communities.” We are confident that this new strategy will ensure that people from all backgrounds in Surrey and beyond can enjoy the myriad cultural experiences Surrey has to offer. ”
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