Creative Futures
Project, Wirksworth
Wirksworth Arts & Creative
Industries Centre Feasibility & Options Appraisal
Study. The objective of this study was to investigate
and test the feasibility, viability and sustainability
of developing a regionally significant arts and creative
industries centre in Wirksworth, which builds on
the existing recognised qualities, strengths and
achievements of the local creative community. The
aim is to provide enhanced facilities and resources
which encourage and support local training, production
and consumption (including events and tourism); attracts
more cultural producers and visitors to the area
and further develops and regenerates the cultural,
social and economic life of the town and its surrounding
area.
This work is ongoing,
but has already identified a very large and active
creative cluster in the town and surrounding area
(abnormally large as a percentage of population). Specific
buildings and projects have been identified as part
of a long-term phased programme to provide new workspace
and artspace, a visual arts gallery, a new performance
venue and other production facilities.
ci:p are
continuing to work with the client and the town to
develop these proposals. Strategically, the
Wirksworth project forms a key part of the proposed ‘Derbyshire
Creative Industries Development Corridor’,
established with Derbyshire County Council. |