Based at the Town Hall Centre, the
Arts Development
Officers aim to provide a wide programme of Arts Events across
the District that are accessible to all.
Recent events have included circus skills, orchestral concerts
and workshops, puppet shows, drama productions, exhibitions, music
workshops, art classes, multicultural projects and youth art
projects.
When planning an event the aims of the
Cultural Strategy are fully considered, and accessibility,
excellence, ownership, partnership and sustainability are primary
concerns. Every effort is taken to ensure that barriers to
participation in the arts are removed, particularly for those
living in rural areas and the disadvantaged. Some Arts Development
events are aimed at a specific section of the community, for
example the elderly, youth, children, young mums. Other events are
open to all such as Essex on Tour and The Essex Book Festival.
Working in Partnership
All events are planned and delivered in Partnership - with other
authorities and/or local groups. This helps to ensure ownership and
also brings in valuable and often substantial funding, both in cash
and 'in kind'.
Arts Events in the District
The new What's on leaflet, now called
'Enjoy', lists the district's forthcoming arts events and
exhibitions. It is produced 3 times a year and all events are
listed on the Cultural Services Website -
www.enjoybraintreedistrict.co.uk.
Contact the Arts Development Office to find out more about
advertising your local arts event in the leaflet. Deadlines for
copy are:-
1st October for November to March Issue
1st February for March to July Issue
1st June for July to November Issue
Arts Funding
The Arts Development Officers provide support to Braintree
District Arts, a voluntary arts group, and to the 50 plus voluntary
arts groups across the District.
The Arts Development Officers are also available to give advice
to local groups and individuals who are seeking arts project
funding. If you are considering applying to a funding body, such as
the Big Lottery Fund, Awards for All or Arts Council England -
Grants for the Arts, you can contact the Arts Development Office to
arrange a convenient time to meet.