Arts Development
Cheshire East Council recognises the importance of the Arts
as an integral part of the Council's work and the cultural, social,
and economic benefits they bring to people and communities.
As a part of the Council's new Community Services, the Arts
team is well placed to take arts development in Cheshire
East into new and exciting realms, whilst continuing to
strengthen and confirm some of the basic roles of a Council Arts
Service.
Our work is informed by several simple principles: quality and
excellence, access and accessibility, diversity, and encouraging of
participation. By following these principles it is hoped that all
arts activity in Cheshire East will be of benefit to those
people living in, working in, or visiting the area.
The principal role of an Arts Service is to deal with a
wide variety of arts related issues at many different levels. This
includes arts management such as the development of policy,
strategies, fund-raising, and monitoring, as well as a range of
practical projects working with local groups, individuals, and
partnerships with other authorities, individuals and groups across
the region.
One of the unit's roles is to work in collaboration with, and
offer support to a range of other Council Services and
Departments.
Despite high impact, much of the Arts Service's work remains
hidden, "behind the scenes". For example: the work generated
in monitoring and assessing funding, audience
research and performance indicators; working in partnership
with regional and sub regional agencies to make sure we are not
only informed about what is going on, but actively contributing to
the local and national arts scene.
Services provided include:
- Strategic arts planning and funding
- Arts funding advice
- Networking opportunities - Advice and opportunities for
exhibitors and performers/special events
- Cheshire Directory of Artists/Information about artists -
covering all art forms
- Information for artists, arts organisations and community
groups
- Promotion of a range of cultural and community events
- Training and development
