Gloucester Cultural Trust has been awarded £1.5 million in funding as part of the city’s ‘transformative’ three-year cultural programme.
The funding is made up of £500,000 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Place Partnership Fund, £450,000 from Gloucester City Council and £550,000 from other partners.
Led by Together Gloucester – a collection of partners and community organizations across the city including Gloucester BID, The Music Works, Active Gloucestershire and the University of Gloucestershire – local residents will have the opportunity to co-create their vision for Gloucester’s culture. can do. Opportunity to inform decision making.
The year-round program aims to engage new audiences with Gloucester’s arts and heritage and encourage them to explore the city’s unique identity, and includes citizen panels. Human resources development program. New funding opportunities. skills training. A range of community-led events are planned, and details of the first funding opportunities will be announced in the coming months.
Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of the project, which aims to embrace diverse perspectives and work with residents to achieve something that works for people and fosters local pride.
Phil Gibby, Arts Council England South West District Director, said:This is a welcome development for the Gloucester Cultural Trust, whose ambitious work to connect people from all walks of life with culture deserves support.
“It is an aspiration we all share to make Gloucester a thriving city where culture plays a key role in how we work, live and play. We want to be a country where people have access to high-quality cultural experiences on their doorstep, and thanks to this National Lottery-supported Place Partnership Award, that future looks a little closer.”
Phil Hindson, CEO of Gloucester Cultural Trust, continued: “This investment is a testament to the power of our collective efforts to bring positive change to the City. It is a true testament to the Council and our partners’ commitment to working together to achieve this ambition. It’s a great representation and it’s great to have this support from Arts Council England.”
Councilor Andy Lewis, Gloucester City Council’s cabinet member for leisure and culture, added:This is exciting news for Gloucester as a key part of a vibrant city is the arts and culture sector and we are committed to investing in Gloucester’s cultural life.
“This announcement builds on the success of the Level Up bid to create an £11m Greyfriars Quarter with a new cultural hub, combining the recent refurbishment of the Guildhall with ongoing improvements at Gloucester Museum. We are putting culture at the heart of the massive regeneration happening across the city. ”