New grants programme open for arts and culture

Following consultation with key stakeholders including Somerset Council’s elected members, Arts Council England, Somerset’s professional cultural community, and local residents; the Open Grants Programme has been created for independent creatives, community groups, non-profit creative and cultural organisations or companies working across art and craft, circus, dance, film, music, opera, photography, poetry, puppetry, sculpture, song, storytelling, theatre, or another art form. [...] “We’re excited to welcome new applicants to the programme to ensure we continue to reach communities across South Somerset.” A street performer jumping in front a crowd. ### About this article Share post New grants programme open for arts and culture November 19, 2024 Matthew Community Press Release ## Is this page useful? ### Thank you for your feedback If you would like to tell us more, you can send us a comment or compliment. ### Thank you for your feedback [...] “Chairing the Octagon Arts Engagement & Outreach Board which is based at Westlands Entertainment Venue has led me to see first hand the great work that has taken place over the past year through the Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) award, and this is the next stage of the journey of our cultural resilience within the area.” Adam Burgan, Arts & Entertainment Venues Manager, said: