Blackpool council is working to establish the town as a thriving hub for the arts, with a vision to become the UK's coastal capital of creativity by 2030. A steering group involving key cultural institutions like the Grand Theatre and Winter Gardens is driving the initiative, which includes securing funding, developing a pool of creative talent, and offering training opportunities for young people.
Blackpool has set out its stall to become a thriving hub for the arts – and hopes to emulate other seaside towns such as Margate to become the UK’s coastal capital of creativity. A steering group including many of the town’s creative assets such as the Grand Theatre, Winter Gardens and Grundy Art Gallery has been formed in a step towards achieving the status by 2030.
A digital cultural passport could also be launched to encourage youngsters to participate in the arts. "And what Blackpool has is an unrivalled set of cultural assets. Where else can you see an ice show, watch a West End musical and soon even see a Monet from the National Gallery?”
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