An essential element of Spencer Yard is to improve access to the diverse communities which comprise Old Town. The primary method to achieve this aim is to create an Artist in Residence Programme to enable the resident artist(s) to exchange ideas and experiences through presentations, workshops and informal discussion and take an active part in encouraging participation by BME communities in Spencer Yard. The Resident Artist will also have the opportunity to inform the practice of arts companies based within Spencer Yard. The duration for each residency will be for two years.

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There will be a particular focus on ensuring that those, for whom arts have traditionally been inaccessible either because of financial or social exclusion, will benefit from the project. For further information on this scheme Click here to e-mail Louise Piper