BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Columba Systems Ltd//NONSGML CPNG/SpringViewer/ICal Output/3.3- M3//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T101103Z DTSTART:20250429T113000Z DTEND:20250429T131500Z SUMMARY:The Future of Arts Centres - research event UID:{http://www.columbasystems.com/customers/uom/gpp/eventid/}t1ua-m84l2a lv-g1wi3s DESCRIPTION:\nArts centres across the UK and Ireland have long been the q uiet champions of creativity and community. Often overshadowed by theatr es\, galleries\, and concert halls and comparatively under resourced the se dynamic spaces have nurtured artistic innovation and driven social an d economic growth. Their vital role became undeniable during the Covid-1 9 pandemic\, revealing their deep-rooted connection to local communities and their ability to adapt in times of crisis. These democratic spaces have had a transformational impact on how art is made\, shared\, and exp erienced\, fostering inclusion\, resilience\, and cultural diversity. Th ey are woven into the fabric of towns\, cities\, and regions\, quietly s haping the future of the arts and strengthening community ties.\n\nThere are a series of important stories about how arts centres have become es sential to our cultural survival and renewal and have great potential pa rticularly during challenging political\, social and economic times that will be explored through a series of events in partnership with Future Arts Centres and led by Creative Manchester Honorary Research Fellow Dav e Moutrey. During Dave’s fellowship and with the support of Future Arts Centres he is undertaking an in depth look at how arts centres have deve loped\, their impact on audiences\, artists and place and what their fut ure could be.\n\nThe first of these events will look at what Arts Counci l England (ACE) funding data tells us about how they are funded and the impact of that funding. Dave's Research Associate Ray Morrison will pres ent their analysis of this data which will then be discussed by Gavin Ba rlow\, Future Arts Centre\, and Dr Jennifer Cleary\, Arts Council Englan d\, to tease out what we can learn and how this could inform future arts centres.\n\nThe event will begin with complimentary lunch and refreshme nts in the Martin Harris Centre Foyer from 12.30pm\, with a prompt 1pm s tart for the research event.\n\nThis event is open to staff\, students a nd the general public. It will be of particular interest to researchers\ , policymakers and professionals in the wider arts sector interested in creative economies\, policies affecting the UK cultural landscape and th ose with an interest in Arts Council England's National Portfolio Progra mme and the funding environment of the arts sector.\n\n\nAbout Creative Manchester\nCreative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platfor m based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice\, bringing together research commun ities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and addre ss strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more informatio n.\n\nAbout Future Arts Centres\nFuture Arts Centres are a network of ov er 160 arts centres from across the UK and was founded in 2013 by an aff iliation of nine leading UK arts centres (The Albany\, ARC Stockton\, ar tsdepot\, Brewery Arts Centre\, Cambridge Junction\, Lincoln Drill Hall\ , mac Birmingham\, Rich Mix\, Stratford Circus). In 2023\, Future Arts C entres became a registered company limited by guarantee\, and an Arts Co uncil England ‘IPSO’ to provide sector support for arts centres. They be lieve that\, through offering outstanding artistic experiences for all i n our communities\, and by operating as robust social enterprises\, arts centres present a fantastic model for the cultural venues of tomorrow. STATUS:TENTATIVE TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC LOCATION:John Casken Lecture Theatre\, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama\, Manchester END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR