Are you passionate about arts, culture, and supporting young people in your community? The Royal Borough of Greenwich is on the lookout for people who live, work or study in the borough to join two panels who will help commission this year’s Create programme, which will open for applications in the coming months.
Create offers grants of up to £3,000 to freelancers, groups and organisations to deliver new Community Arts and Black History 365 (BH365) projects in Royal Greenwich, and supports the council’s Culture Strategy. Previous Create events include social sing-a-longs, roller discos, sensory-friendly exhibitions and writing workshops exploring Black history.
Councillor Sandra Bauer, Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities, said: “Our Create programme brings our communities together to explore our unique stories through arts, culture and heritage. We’ll be opening applications for funding soon.
“But first, we’re looking for local people to join our two Create Community Advisory Panels. As a panel member, you'll review grant applications, champion creative ideas, and help us support diverse cultural projects across the borough.
“This year, in support of our Cultural Impact Award programme, we’re looking for projects that put local young people at their heart – whether that’s as producers, performers, artists or audience members. So, your input will directly boost access to arts, culture and heritage for local young people too.”
How to apply to be a Create Community Advisory Panel member
Email a summary of your skills and experience in no more than 250 words to artsgreenwich@royalgreenwich.gov.uk by 12noon on Tuesday 17 March. As well as telling us why you would make a positive contribution as a panel member, please also include your name, organisation (if relevant), address, email and telephone number.
If you have any questions about the Create Community Advisory Panel or need support with your application, contact artsgreenwich@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Panellists will be paid for up to 14 hours of reading time, plus a panel meeting, at the London Living Wage rate.
Find out more about applying to be a Create Community Advisory Panel Member.
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About the Royal Borough of Greenwich Culture Strategy
From November 2023 to January 2024, the council consulted and engaged with residents, community groups and the local arts and culture sector to develop the borough’s first ever Culture Strategy.
Building on a position of strength, the co-created strategy sets out a clear and impactful vision for culture in the borough:
“In 2030, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be a place where creative people, innovation and cultural connections inspire, encourage and flourish.”