Amplifying the role of culture in the region, as a driver for economic success, placemaking, community cohesion and personal wellbeing.
The West of England Cultural Compact aims to focus and amplify the role of culture in the region, as a driver for economic success, placemaking, community cohesion and personal wellbeing.
The West of England Cultural Compact is an agreement between local and regional government and Arts Council England; to engage with this strategic application of culture, the arts and creativity for the benefit of people in the area.
The West of England Cultural Compact is an agreement between local and regional government and Arts Council England; to engage with this strategic application of culture, the arts and creativity for the benefit of people in the area.
An ambitious two-year £3.1 million programme that will open up the creative sector to more diverse talent, ensure more communities take part and create art experiences, and build a resilient sector that will drive economic growth in the West of England.
Wider membership is reviewed on an annual basis enabling the West of England Cultural Compact to remain dynamic and responsive to regional priorities and to reflect the anticipated breadth and depth of cross-sector partnership working.
Chair, West of England Cultural Compact Chair and Vice-Chair, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership
Director, Business and Skills, West of England Combined Authority
Creative and Cultural Programme Lead, West of England Combined Authority
Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Creative and Cultural Industries Engagement, UWE Bristol and Co-Chair, Bristol One City Culture Board
Principle Project Officer, Weston Place Making, North Somerset Council
Museums and Heritage Officer, South Gloucestershire Council.
Head of Heritage Services, Bath and North East Somerset Council
Director of Tourism, Visit West
Arts Development Manager, Bristol City Council
Fiona MatthewsDirector, Culture Weston
Principal of Bath College
Director, Black SW Network
Assistant Dean Faculty of Creative Arts at Weston College
Chief Executive Officer, WECIL
Metro Mayor launches ‘Cultural Plan’ to put West of England on the map.
We’re providing increased support to our region’s creative businesses to help you respond and adapt as the world changes rapidly and provide you with the resilience.
Funding and support for small to medium size businesses in the creative sector.