Community Arts
The Gwynedd Community Arts Unit delivers a series of annual initiatives that support people to access, enjoy and experience the arts, for the benefit of individuals, society, the economy and community.
Each year the Community Arts Unit runs a varied programme of activities and projects across Gwynedd. From workshops to exhibitions, courses and grants, festivals and creative projects, we aim to make the arts accessible to all.
Vision and Principles for Culture in Gwynedd
Vision: "Culture in Gwynedd is vital, innovative and rooted in our communities. It gives colour to life, promotes well-being, and reflects our diverse identities and our Welshness confidently to Wales and the world. Culture in Gwynedd is vibrant and vivid and together, we want to maintain, support and grow a culture that belongs to everyone - today and into the future".
Essential to life
Culture as a core part of our communities, health and well-being.
Innovative and ambitious
Generates new ideas, sets high standards and identifies funding sources to support implementation.
Related and connected
Belongs to our communities, evolves and builds strong networks.
Inclusive and warm
Welcomes everyone, from all backgrounds and ages.
Strong and kind
Builds confidence, respect and care with relevant skills to support culture and well-being.
Challenging, bold and simple
Innovates without exception with effective methods of measuring the impact of our activity.
Sustainable and responsible
Preserves special qualities, resources and the environment for future generations.
Celebrating identity, heritage and the Welsh language
Reflects our diverse culture and the Welsh language confidently to Wales and the world.
Enriching well-being and the economy
Culture as a positive force for health, education, happiness and the local economy.
Enjoyment and experiences
Offers fun, entertainment and opportunities for informal socialising and learning.
Grants
Grants are available to support arts activity. We can also support professional performances in the community through the Night Out and Mini Night Out schemes, in partnership with the Arts Council of Wales
More information about these funds
Event to Celebrate the Culture of Gwynedd For Everybody's Well-being
The culture sector has come together recently in Portmeirion for a special event to celebrate.
Organised by Cyngor Gwynedd, the buzzing event, attended by close to 80 representatives, was an opportunity to learn, explore and celebrate the sector with stakeholders, highlighting the importance of culture for everybody's well-being.
Full story here
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Contact us
Contact the Community Arts Development Officer on:
Phone: 07765 652742
Instagram: @celfgwyneddarts