A new campaign calling for volunteers to get involved with local arts organisations is being launched next month (February 2008).
Cumbria County Council is working in partnership with the Arts Council North West , Eden Arts and Cumbria CVS Learning Links to promote and support the work that local Cumbrian voluntary arts groups provide for their communities.
The focus of the campaign is that arts are accessible, fun and deliver a vital service in enhancing our lifestyles and will be shown through posters and an information directory.
A range of voluntary and amateur arts organisations in the county are short of committed volunteers to help out in areas such as visual arts exhibitions, music and film festivals, choirs, bands and youth theatres.
Cllr Gary Strong, Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member responsible for culture, said:
"There's a thriving arts scene in Cumbria, but it needs people behind the scenes to drive it. Getting involved in arts organisations is a great way to broaden your mind, meet new people and keep on top of all the latest developments in the Cumbrian arts scene."
Anyone interested in finding out more can contact:
- Cumbria CVS Carlisle Volunteer Centre: 27 Spencer Street, Carlisle CA1 1BE (01228 512513) enquiries@VolunteeringCarlisle.org.uk
- Volunteer Centre, Eden: 16 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XB (01768 352411) volunteer.edenvc@tiscali.co.uk
- Volunteer Centre, South Lakeland: 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU (01539 742636) info@volunteersouthlakes.org
- Cumbria CVS Barrow: 72-74 Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1QE (01229 823144) admin@barrowcvs.org.uk
- Cumbria CVS West Cumbria: 12a Selby Terrace, Maryport CA15 6NF (01900 819191) email enquiries@westcumbriacvs.solis.co.uk
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Media Enquiries to Mary Harris, Project Arts Co-ordinator voluntaryarts@btinternet.com 01237 459345 or 07729 058405
Notes
The image shows a jpeg of the campaign poster. Further posters calling for volunteers for Keswick Film Club, Penrith Camera Club or Carlisle Green Room Club at the West Walls Theatre are available on request.