Community arts in County Durham

Our programme

We engage large numbers of people in community arts activities; promoting the benefits for improved health, lifelong skills and confidence, as well as the enjoyment of taking part. 

Our aims

• are to offer high quality creative engagement programmes, working with local, national and international artists
• to respond to people and place, meeting the needs of diverse communities across County Durham
• to work in partnership with venues, libraries, festivals and events to maximise opportunities for community arts activities
• to develop opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement 
• to advocate and promote the benefits of community arts and cultural engagement for wellbeing and enjoyment