Arts and events

The Arts and Events Service carries out the following activities:

• The co-ordination, development and direct management of a range of formal and informal arts activities with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups
• Developing partnerships with the voluntary arts sector, creative industries, learning providers and community groups to increase opportunities to participate in arts activities
• Management and development of the Changing Room Gallery and East London Drama and Music Centre, Drapers Field
• Commissioning and project management of art in public places
• Promotion, coordination, development and direct management of a range of events and festivals that reflect the cultural diversity of the borough
• Promoting visitor attractions in the borough
• Investigating and co-ordinating applications for additional funding to enhance arts opportunities in the borough particularly for disadvantaged groups

The events and activities that the Arts and Events Team are promoting are listed on the Council's whats-on page.

Apex Arts - The Arts Council for Waltham Forest is a registered charity acting as an association of voluntary arts organisations and individuals in the borough, supported by the Council through a contract running until 2010. Apex Arts Arts is a key partner representing the views and aspirations of the voluntary arts and cultural sector. Under its funding contract with the Arts and Events Service Apex Arts undertakes the following activities:

• The delivery of community lead arts activities and festivals
• The distribution of small grants to voluntary arts groups and individual artists
• Advice and support to voluntary arts organisations in the borough

If you require any further information please contact:

Apex Arts

Tel 020 8496 3591
Email info@apexarts.org.uk
Web www.apexarts.org.uk

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