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Major upgrade of Pontardawe Arts Centre to start

🚀 The Future of Arts and Culture in the North East of England: A Thriving Horizon!🎨✨ The Arts and Culture sector in the North East is on the brink of exciting developments and opportunities. Here's what the future holds: 🔹 Increased Investment: Public and private investments are growing, with support from bodies like Arts Council England, enhancing infrastructure and supporting large-scale events and spaces. Middlesbrough Art Week | The Auxiliary Project Space C.I.C. 🔹 Cultural Infrastructure Development: New and redeveloped cultural venues are on the rise, attracting visitors and boosting the local economy. Look at Sunderland Culture and the prospects that are being brought to the Area. 🔹 Digital Innovation: The integration of digital technologies in arts and culture, such as virtual exhibitions and augmented reality, is expanding audience reach and engagement. DigitalCity Business in Middlesbrough | Sunderland Software City 🔹 Community Engagement: Focus on community-based arts projects is increasing, making arts and culture more accessible and inclusive for diverse communities. No More Nowt | Generator 🔹 Education and Training: Strengthened partnerships between cultural institutions and educational establishments are nurturing talent and providing professional development opportunities. Creative Fuse North East 🔹 Tourism and Cultural Festivals: The North East's unique cultural heritage and vibrant festivals are key attractions, driving economic benefits and regional visibility. Lumiere Festival - Durham | The Biscuit Factory 🔹 Collaborations and Networks: Enhanced networks among cultural organisations, artists, and international partners are leading to innovative projects and cross-cultural exchanges. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art 🔹 Resilience and Adaptability: The sector is building resilience through sustainable practices and diversified funding, adapting to economic shifts and global events. It’s what we are known for in the North East 💪 Overall, the North East of England's Arts and Culture sector is poised for remarkable growth, enriching the cultural landscape and contributing to the region's socio-economic vitality. Let’s celebrate and support the vibrant cultural heartbeat of our region! 🌟 #NorthEastArts #Culture #Innovation #Community #CreativeEconomy #ArtExhibitions #Theatre #Education #InvestInCulture

Capitolize on Summer Fun (Pun intended!) Summer is nearly upon us so it got me thinking. What does #madisonwisconsin generate for the top summer events? Madison, WI Dane County Farmers' Market: $6,000,000 Concerts on the Square: $1,350,000 Art Fair on the Square: $10,000,000 Madison Night Market: $1,000,000 Total: $18,350,000 This then led me to wonder how does this compare to other capitol cities in our nation per capita? The Details: Madison, WI Population: 269,840 Total Revenue from Events: $18,350,000 Revenue per Capita: $68.00 Austin, TX Population: 974,447 Total Revenue from Events: $25,000,000 Revenue per Capita: $25.66 Sacramento, CA Population: 525,041 Total Revenue from Events: $28,000,000 Revenue per Capita: $53.33 Nashville, TN Population: 715,884 Total Revenue from Events: $15,000,000 Revenue per Capita: $20.95 Summary: Madison, WI: $68.00 per capita Sacramento, CA: $53.33 per capita Austin, TX: $25.66 per capita Nashville, TN: $20.95 per capita Not only do our summer events create a significant positive economic impact on our community, they bring us together which is the true sense of community. ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate #community #concertsonthesquare #revenueimpact #madisonwi

Excellent initiative.

This is an interesting analysis. The role of public art in the fabric of a place is an important part of urban design. When I think of the works that have affected me the most they are place driven and site specific.

"250 Bowery Welcomes New Museum with Signed Lease Agreement" Read the full article below..

This headline looks rather alarming..........until you read the article which details the perhaps equally alarming fact that the 'latest' figures from DCMS relate to the annual 2022/23 period. So I have two questions: How many organisations are in danger of making poor decisions on the back of this out-of-date insight? Why does it take DCMS almost a year to deliver a report on visitor admissions when other organisations in the sector like the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions and VisitBritain produce reports across far more attractions in a timescale that might actually be useful? If you scour the DCMS website you can find admissions data up to September 2023, so still six months old, but at least taking into account last spring and summer. #datarant

📢 Creative Industry Workshops in Galway: “Elevate your Innovative and Creative Potential in Non-urban Areas!”

It's today! Come, join the conversation at 2:00pm at the V&A. Going beyond human via immersive experiences but essentially arriving at wonder, fascination and awe - essentially what makes humans curious, or does it? free registration at the link below.

We were honored to partner with the Peabody Essex Museum event last week, and thank you to those who joined us; this ecosystem matters, and we need to work towards shifting how we talk about it AND who we include in the conversations. Via Salem News today... THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM To the editor: Last week, the Peabody Essex Museum and Creative Collective co-hosted a Creative Ecosystem Roundtable, which brought together over 50 community stakeholders from across the region. This event followed a Networking Breakfast and Leadership Forum held in November and offered a chance to delve into our creative community’s unique opportunities and challenges. These events are part of a partnership series on the creative ecosystem that will continue in the fall. According to a 2024 study by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, with data from 2022, the arts and culture sectors, both for-profit and nonprofit, contribute 4.31% to the nation’s GDP, support over 5.2 million jobs, and represent a $1.02 trillion industry—more than the retail, construction, and transportation sectors. We need more support for the arts and culture sector and this came through loud and clear at the roundtable discussions. The conversations need to shift towards how this sector can be better supported and increase the voices of creatives in discussing our most pressing issues. Collaboration and open and honest dialogue are how we can move even the most difficult issues forward toward resolution. Acknowledging the need for these conversations, last week’s Creative Ecosystem Roundtable gathered a diverse mix of practicing artists, working creatives, government officials, and community leaders. It encouraged participants to break down silos and collaborate on the following themes: Living a Creative Life; Sustainability in the Creative Community; Partnerships and Opportunities; Tourism and Festivals; and Advocacy and Governmental Affairs. The discussions were vibrant and infused with active listening, open-mindedness, and mutual respect. This cross-disciplinary roundtable format was experimental but impactful. The room buzzed with energy as new connections were forged and fresh ideas circulated. A recurring theme was how rare and valuable it is to bring together a wide range of creative stakeholders to tackle old challenges from a fresh perspective. We are compiling notes to identify broad themes, trends, and action items for prioritizing, nurturing, and sustaining creative communities. We sincerely appreciate the participants’ openness and collaboration and for fostering honest dialogue for collective problem-solving. Kurt Steinberg, COO, Peabody Essex Museum, John Andrews, Founder and President, Creative Collective https://lnkd.in/e5PHzs5v