OUR ETHOS
To give everyone in the Borough the opportunity to be involved in the arts & creativity
The Arts Development Section are involved in a number of partnership projects within the community which encourage creativity and use the arts to:
- Assist in the development & regeneration of communities
- Increase the health and well being of people in the Borough
- Increase participation in the arts and creativity
- Recognise & encourage voluntary effort
- Support & develop local Artists and creative practitioners
Arts and Culture covers a wide range of activities from music to carnival, visual art to dance, drama to creative writing and film to festivals.
Our programmes are developed to compliment and support Arts initiatives and projects going on in the Craigavon area.
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Partnerships |
Local relevance & culture |
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Tackling issues head on |
Learning & growth |
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Enjoyment |
High Quality |
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Break down barriers |
Explore Talents |
What we do
The Arts Development Team develops programmes to meet local need and often acts as a first point of contact for Artists and Community Groups.
We offer targeted projects as outlined below but also engage the local community in the delivery of fantastic events such as the Parklife Festival which took place in Lurgan Park in September 2009.
We have a range of programmes across Craigavon in urban and rural areas and we harness the creativity of local and international artists to develop innovate and exciting projects in local communities.
See examples of past projects in our gallery including ‘Art in the Wetlands Sculpture Trail’ and ‘Midsummer’s Festival’. We continue to deliver the following ongoing programmes:
DV8 Arts
Engaging young people in creative projects which address anti social behaviour, personal development and community building
Regenerate
Artists working with people in local areas to improve community involvement, use creativity physically regenerate areas and change negative perceptions of the place
Artspace @ Oxford Island
A dedicated studio space where Artist and the community can come together to explore creativity, consider how the arts can enhance the environment and retain traditional craft skills in the area
Re-imaging Craigavon
Engaging communities in community development driven projects which address sectarian markings/graffiti, interface areas and the perceptions of cultural background within a range of communities
Community Arts & Festivals
A programme of major events which involve local people in community arts projects and showcase their work in high profile events and festivals that bring a huge number of the public together to enjoy what they have created.
Key Partnerships:
Craigavon - Arts in Motion
We facilitate and support the work of an Arts Development forum whose role is to consider strategic development of the arts in Craigavon. C-aim also provides financial support in the form of grant aid for groups based in the borough.
Millennium Court Arts Centre
Craigavon Borough Council supports and works in partnership with MCAC to deliver partnership projects and initiatives.
How to Get in Touch
Arts Development Officer
Emma Wilson, Tel: 02838311680
Community Arts Development Officer
Catherine McNeill, Tel: 02838311682
Re-imaging Development Officer
Marion Weir, Tel: 02838311689
Arts Administrator
Glen Dickson, Tel: 02838311679
Arts Development Assistant
Jonny Kerr, Tel: 02838311686
Contact details:
Arts Development
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Oxford Island Nature Reserve
Craigavon
BT66 6NJ
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Join our Mailing List!
If you would like to receive regular arts news and mailshots from the Arts Development team join our mailing list. Contact us with your name, address, telephone number and email.
For more details about the events taking place in Craigavon and the people and organisations involved in making them happen, please follow the links below.
The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre at Oxford Island - www.oxfordisland.com
Arts & Cultural Facilities in Craigavon
Millennium Court Art Centre - Manager Jackie Barker
William Street
Portadown
BT62 3NX
Opening hours:
Wednesday - Thursday 10am - 8pm
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm
Tel: 028 3839 4415
Fax: 028 3839 4483
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Website: www.millenniumcourt.org
Exhibitions are free of charge and fees and charges for workshop activities vary according to programme.
