Made With Many are inviting the local community to help them shape the next 3 years of arts and culture in Wellingborough and Corby, after successfully gaining funding to continue their community arts programme in both towns for another 3 years.
Made With Many are inviting the local community to help them shape the next 3 years of arts and culture in Wellingborough and Corby, after successfully gaining funding to continue their community arts programme in both towns for another 3 years.
Made With Many has been working with communities in Corby since 2014 and in Wellingborough since 2019. This new phase of the community arts programme will run until March 2029, made possible due to funding from Arts Council England, thanks to National Lottery players.
After the recent success of Well Creative Festival in Wellingborough that was co-created with local young people, Made With Many are again seeking input from residents to help with what happens next.
A series of Community Gatherings are planned that will include performances from local artists, creative activities and an overview of what Made With Many have done so far; as well as their proposals for the next 3 years and a chance to input ideas into the new plan.
Made With Many’s Co-Director Vicky Frayard commented “We have developed an outline plan and have some themes that we’d like to explore during the next 3 years of our programme. We now need some help from local people to tell us what sort of creative activities and cultural opportunities you want to see on offer.”
When and where
You can attend a Community Gathering on the following dates:
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- Saturday 18th April at Wellingborough African Caribbean Association from 1pm – 3pm
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- Thursday 23rd April at The Raven Hall in Corby from 6pm – 8pm
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- Saturday 9th May at the Rebel Art Group in Corby from 1pm – 3pm
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- Thursday 14th May at Wellingborough Museum from 6pm – 8pm
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each event to allow attendees time to get a seat, grab a cuppa and ensure a prompt start. Whilst Community Gatherings are primarily aimed at adults – children are also welcome to attend and participate, if supervised throughout the event.
Made With Many’s Producer Lily Viney added, “Join us for a cuppa, cake and conversations about what creative activities you’d like to see happening in your town. Whether you are part of a local group, attending as an individual resident, local artist or want to get involved with your business – come along and speak to us about the possibilities and feel free to bring your most ambitious ideas!”
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