Arts development

Young people performing a dance People playing drums at a carnival A young person break dancing

The villages of South Cambridgeshire are alive with all kinds of arts activity including visual arts, theatre, music, dance and filmmaking. The council aims to increase participation in creative activities, boosting community spirit and contributing to a better quality of life for residents. The policy of the council is, rather than directly providing arts services, to support arts organisations working in and with the community.

The council supports

Quality arts activity through five local arts development managers, funded in partnership with eight of the district's village colleges. The Lead Officer for Arts and Cultures' responsibilities include a number of key district-wide arts initiatives including the County's Children and Young People's Services Youth Offer for 13-19 year olds in the District (artsMASH), an arts equipment bank, mobile cinema service, film projects, digital storytelling and rural touring theatre.

Community-based public art projects undertaken or funded by property developers have been underpinned by a supplementary planning document since January 2009. A good example of arts work in new communities are the neighbourhood arts projects at Orchard Park, a 900-home development north of Cambridge.

The Councils' officers are supporting the integration of new arts facilities for growth areas in partnership with Cambridgeshire Horizons.

Arts events

If you are seeking arts events in South Cambridgeshire, please visit Cambridgeshire.net - Events section (This link will open in a new window) where you can search their extensive listings or add your own events and activities.

Contact

Lead Officer, Arts and Culture 03450 450 500
Email: arts@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)