Why is art and culture important in Ryedale?
Arts and culture are a key part of our Ryedale economy. A significant number of people are employed in this sector, (many in small or micro-enterprises) generating important investment for Ryedale.
Not only do art and culture enrich our quality of life as local residents, they also enhance visitors’ experience when they visit Ryedale.
For any general queries and for more information, please send us an Enquiry Form.
How we commission our creative economy
The Creative Economy Commissioning programme is designed to strategically support our cultural sector locally. It provides investment to help develop activity, strengthen partnerships and support training and skills provision.
We have outlined the following priority areas of activity we would like to support:
- A training programme/placement scheme which will provide skills development opportunities and will support the promotion and sustainability of the creative economy in Ryedale.
- A touring programme or an exhibition/event programme which will provide community engagement with arts and cultural activity in more remote or alternative venues across Ryedale.
- An artistic commission(s) that supports an artist/artists to develop work in Ryedale and will benefit the region’s tourism market.
- A partnership initiative between a creative practitioner/organisation and a business in Ryedale to provide mutual benefit/promotion
There are four grants of £4,800 available and these will be awarded on a competitive basis.
Applications for proposals closed on February 28th.
A full Grant Agreement document will be provided if your proposal is successful.
Finding out about grants and support
The best way to stay up-to-date with the grants and support available in Ryedale is to sign up to our Arts, Culture and Heritage e-Bulletin.