Shape Coventry, a new creative skills development programme for children and young people, has launched and will be rolled out across Coventry over the next 3 years
The £1.14m 'Shape Coventry' programme, supported by nearly £650,000 of National Lottery funding from Arts Council England’s Place Partnership Fund, brings together more than 20 partners, including Coventry City Council, Coventry Cultural Education Partnership (CCEP), Street Art Strategy, the University of Warwick, British Council and CreaTech Frontiers, all working collectively to support Coventry’s creative economy and future talent.
Thousands of people across Coventry, including children and young people, will have the opportunity to experience arts exhibitions, take part in events and develop new creative skills. The activities will take place at venues across the city, including the Delia Derbyshire Building, home to Coventry University’s College of the Arts and Society, and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Murals will also be created in public spaces across the city.
The programme will also support local artists and creative professionals through paid work placements, internships, networking opportunities and business support - helping to strengthen Coventry’s creative economy and retain emerging talent.
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