Arts in East Herts

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Ever thought about developing some circus skills, having a go at candle making or trying your hand at bell ringing? Look no further!

Running through September and October 2024, Arts in East Herts is our exciting arts showcase which will provide opportunities to try out something new, with most activities being free of charge.

There will be something on offer nearly every day during September and October in every corner of East Herts. Our showcase programme gives details of what’s on where. More events are being added all the time so keep checking back for updates.

To search events in the programme,  press CTRL and F together and use the search function to look for whatever interests you or events happening near you. But be warned – there’s a lot to choose from! 

Take your pick from a fantastic choice of experiences, ranging from one-off events, taster sessions, performances and exhibitions. There really is something for everyone!

Arts in East Herts is supported by Government funding. Most of the organisations taking part have successfully applied for funding of up to £1,000 each.

 

All organisations registered to take part in the Arts in East Herts showcase can use our downloadable marketing resources to help them promote what they are doing. Please see the resources below:

Please contact communications@eastherts.gov.uk to request any of the logos in 'png' format if required. 

Arts in East Herts, an exciting new initiative to boost participation in the arts and cultural activities, will take place through September and October 2024. It is hoped that Arts in East Herts will become an annual event.

Over this time, individual artists and crafts people as well as arts organisations will showcase the rich artistic and cultural tapestry of East Herts through exhibitions, performances and workshops, delivered under the Arts in East Herts umbrella.

Over 40 arts organisations -  from the visual and performing arts and artisan crafts through to galleries, museums and heritage sites - have already registered to take part.  

Although the deadline for funding applications has now passed, arts organisations and individuals involved in the cultural life of East Herts can still register to take part by emailing communications@eastherts.gov.uk

Find out more about the council’s cultural strategy which aims to encourage greater inclusivity and participation on our cultural strategy page.

The funding for Arts in East Herts is being provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is part of the government’s levelling up agenda. 

The priorities for the projects to be delivered area:

  • Provide interactive activities where people can get actively involved
  • Actively encourage new people to get involved in arts and cultural activities
  • Provide activities on more than one occasion during the Showcase Event
  • Offer at least some activities at no cost to participants
  • Enable young people to be directly involved
  • Provide a route for people to remain involved in your activity or project after the Showcase Event 

Alongside delivering East Herts Cultural Strategy priorities the project will need to achieve the UKSPF outputs and outcomes listed below:

  • Increased footfall 
  • Increased visitor numbers 
  • Improved engagement numbers 
  • Number of community-led arts, cultural, heritage and creative programmes as a result of support 
  • Improved perception of events 
  • Increased number of web searches for a place 
  • Volunteering numbers as a result of support 
  • Number of new or improved community facilities as a result of support 
  • Number of people reached 

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