Bridport chosen to pilot new arts and cultural initiative
Bridport 2024 will see a programme of events running from July to December
Bridport has been chosen to pilot a new arts initiative.
The Arts Development Company has announced the town's been successful in its bid to be a pilot for the Dorset County of Culture initiative in 2024.
The town will put on a programme of arts and cultural events between July and December under the banner of Bridport 2024.
Bridport Arts Centre will take the lead.
A spokesperson for Bridport Town Council said:
" The Town Council is excited to accept this accolade and with support from the town’s creative organisations and groups, we will be developing ideas and funding to run a vibrant and inclusive programme of arts and cultural activities.
"Part of our ambition is to embed young people into the future resilience of the town’s arts and cultural activities through co-curation and co-programming and event project management."
"Skills training and mentoring programmes delivered by the town’s arts and cultural groups will be celebrated through youth-led performances, festivals and exhibitions that will make up the bulk of the new works commissioned for Bridport 2024."