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Penwortham Girls’ High School receive arts teaching quality award

Pupils at Penwortham Girls' High School in a music lesson Pic: Penwortham Girls' High School The high school was inspected by Arts Council England who were impressed by the commitment that runs deep at the school to the arts and culture.

6 months ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival for Preston city centre bags largest funding yet

The illumaphonium was one of the most popular parts of the Encounter Pic: Paul Melling Hints have been dropped about what to expect for this year’s Lancashire Encounter Festival. Preston city centre will be turned into a cultural paradise for three days in September. The […]

10 months ago
Preston Caribbean Carnival awarded funding from Arts Council England

The creative costumes at Preston Carnival Preston Caribbean Carnival has received funding from Arts Council England for the 2023 annual carnival. Chairperson, Tracey Harris, is delighted that funding has been granted. The registered charity’s work has […]

12 months ago
Arts Council awards the Harris with national status and further funding of £687,000

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery hosts the Harris Open The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library is celebrating retaining their National Portfolio Status (NPO) status for 2023 – 26. Awarded by the Arts Council, National Portfolio Organisations are leaders in […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Arts festival returns to Preston’s Flag Market

An arts festival which will focus on repurposing, reusing and recycling materials will take place on Saturday, 23rd July at Preston Flag Market. Making A Mark is encouraging visitors to […]

2 years ago
Preston City Mela returning to Avenham Park

Preston City Mela Pic: Michael Porter Photography Preston City Mela is making a comeback this year by celebrating the rich diversity of Lancashire at Avenham Park. The multicultural arts festival, is a collaborative project with Arts Council […]

2 years ago
The Harris lands £585k Arts Council funding to upgrade special exhibition galleries

Exhibition by Bob and Roberta Smith at the Harris The Harris has landed £585,000 from a fund that aims to help cultural organisations across the country to transform their buildings and equipment so they can operate smoothly. The museum […]

2 years ago
Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival to return with 15 events over two weeks

Celebrated musician, composer and audio designer Aziz Ibrahim showing people how to make music on mobile devices Pic: Michael Porter Photography The Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival is returning to the city with 15 events over two weeks. Sponsored by the University of Central Lancashire, Arts Council England, and Preston City […]

2 years ago
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