The Aurora Project - Time for a Change
The Aurora Project began in 1998 supported by European funding and Northumberland County Council, its aim was to assist the growth of arts and crafts in the region by supporting a network of artists and makers. Support from the European Union has enabled the Project to succeed and deliver a programme of business development activities, it has given Aurora Project members the opportunity to network and to take part in events and exhibitions both locally and nationally. Arts Officers from across the country have contacted Aurora for advice and information in order to grow similar projects successfully and as a result we have been able to work and exhibit with artists from other regions.
Aurora Project members have access to business advice and marketing tools including a website with online galleries and shops and many members have participated in sector-led training programmes. At present the Project continues to assist the development of over 250 arts and craft based businesses. Aurora has a reputation nationwide for high quality and professionalism and members enjoy being a part of this supportive group. March 31st 2008 will see the end of funding from the European Union for the Aurora Project. The Project has enjoyed ten years of support from the public sector enabling us to develop it into a sustainable business.
From April 2008 The Aurora Project will transform into a Social Enterprise 'Aurora Creative Arts Ltd'. The objectives of the new company will be to promote, maintain, improve and advance education about the arts within the community at large. We will do this by the promotion, production, exhibition, performance and encouragement of the arts including but not exclusively - visual, performing and media arts. The management comittee are looking for new premises for the new company.
For more information about the project contact
Brian Reid,
Project Manager,
Aurora Creative Arts Ltd
East Wing Office 2
Dissington Hall
Dalton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE18 0AD
Mobile 07947 180246
E-mail brian.reid@auroracreativearts.co.uk
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