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About the Symposium

21st March 2019: Arts and Culture Sector Leaders Symposium: Partnerships between Universities and Cultural Organisations

Thank you for applying for the Arts and Culture Sector Leaders Symposium

The Arts and Culture Sector Leaders Symposium, hosted by the University of Bedfordshire and funded by Arts Council England, aims to bring together strategic leads from universities and established cultural organisations.

Universities have the spaces, resources, partnerships and access to cross-sector knowledge/research to support and develop the local creative ecology. Creative organisations can support universities to enhance teaching, research and knowledge exchange, as well connect to local communities, people and places. Cross sector partnerships, therefore have direct benefits for local arts and creative organisations, and also bring direct and lasting benefits to universities.

The symposium will speak to the interests of both strategic leads of universities and cultural organisations. It will promote inter/cross-sector collaboration, ensure better alignment of strategic priorities, and consider opportunities for new initiatives and joint investment in project partnerships.

We are looking for case studies, workshops and thought pieces that:
  • Reflects on the impact of previous projects
  • Demonstrates ambitions for emerging activity
  • Shares emerging priorities founded upon arts and cultural strategies
  • Communicates and builds on cross-sector partnerships.

If you need any assistance completing the form please contact us at culture@beds.ac.uk 


The Arts and Culture Team