Salford receives £750,000 from ACE for arts and culture

A three-year programme of cultural activities will be launched in Salford after the city received funding from Arts Council England.

Following a successful bid for £750,000, Salford Culture and Place Partnership, led by Salford City Council, will work with cultural organisations, creative groups and residents across the city to bring "fun, entertaining and wellbeing focussed activities" to Salford's parks, gardens, high streets and neighbourhoods. 

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “This crucial funding, especially in this 13th year of austerity and with on-going financial challenges in local government, will now mean that plans for a programme of events, developed with partners and residents, can now be brought to fruition for everyone to experience."

Jen Cleary, Director for the North at Arts Council England, said: “I’m very pleased that we have awarded £749,600 through our National Lottery Projects Grants to support this ambitious creative programme in Salford.

“It is a fantastic opportunity to enable the city’s artists and creatives to share more of their work in public spaces such as parks and high streets for the benefit of local residents and visitors. 

“It’s an exciting time for Salford and I’m looking forward to experiencing some of the programme over the next three years.”