Over half a million pounds in arts funding announced for Buckinghamshire
It's part of the government's Culture Recovery plan with £1.57 billion being shared amount places and projects
Two arts organisations in Aylesbury will receive nearly £400,000 between them.
Arts programmes and places in Buckinghamshire are to receive funding of nearly £400,000 from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.
The Queens Park Arts Centre, an independent arts centre and theatre, has been allocated £131,000 in funding.
With Transition Video, an independent full service video rental specialist for events, will receive £249,031.
Meanwhile, the The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden is going to be getting £157,272.
The cash boost is aimed at helping them face the challenges of the coronaivrus pandemic, and hopefully build towards a sustainable future.
The two Aylesbury-based organisations are among a total of 1,385 across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
Rob Butler MP said:
"COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the arts sector, so I'm delighted to see local organisations benefitting from the Culture Recovery Fund.
"I visited the Queens Park Arts Centre just last month, and saw the extraordinary work they have done to be Covid-secure so they could once again offer their workshops to the community. I know they are absolutely delighted to be receiving this funding.
"Transition Video had its work programme wiped out by coronavirus, so it's great to see them receive financial help, which will make a big difference to them.
"I am really pleased that this funding will support the arts in Aylesbury on their road to recovery."
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden MP said:
"This funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector's recovery.
"These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country. This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly."
Chair, Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota, said:
"Theatres, museums, galleries, dance companies and music venues bring joy to people and life to our cities, towns and villages. This life-changing funding will save thousands of cultural spaces loved by local communities and international audiences.
"Further funding is still to be announced and we are working hard to support our sector during these challenging times."