Culture
Unlocking the economic benefits of culture
Alongside our four priorities, we are
working with partners to unlock the economic benefits that culture
can bring to Carlisle.
Culture is as important to Carlisle as its
physical regeneration, because it is the glue that binds
communities together, gives a place identity, and engenders pride
in where we live. It underpins everything that Carlisle Renaissance
is working to achieve, which is why we are also committing to
supporting cultural development in the city.
To inform our approach to cultural
development, we commissioned an independent report, 'Carlisle's
Cultural Future'. The report highlights that cultural and
creative industries are alive and kicking in Carlisle, and that
local people feel as passionately about building on this potential
as Renaissance does.
We've supported some key activities
by socially engaged arts project Love
Carlisle.
In September 2009 we held a 'Cultural Conversations' event. This got
people discussing how to develop Carlisle's cultural offer
and unlock the economic benefits of the city's creative and
cultural offer. In March 2010 we hosted another exciting discussion
about opportunities around archives in Cumbria.
We've also supported a range of exciting events to create more
opportunities for local people to enjoy and debate culture, and
improve leadership and capacity in the creative sector. These
include:
A key catalyst for debate has been the decision to bid for the
prestigious UK City of
Culture 2013 title.
Useful Links:
'The Once and Future City' initial bid for UK City of Culture
2013 (PDF)
Cultural
photocards (PDF)
Lakes Alive in Carlisle 2009 (video)