Arts Development
Preston City Council Arts and Cultural team looks after and manages The Harris, the events and festivals programme and supports the development for the creative sector. Here you will be able to find out about Preston’s 12 year Cultural Strategy: Something’s Brewing, resources available to support you as a creative, details of how you can join the Council’s artist mailing list or get in touch with the team for a chat about your work and how we can help.
Cultural Framework Strategy
The strategy is being driven and shaped by the Preston creative community, with the support of the Cultural Framework Board. Something’s Brewing.
Resources
There are lots of resources available across Lancashire to support creatives working in Preston and across the County. This page signposts you to support that is available from personal development, training opportunities and funding.
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Get In Touch
The Harris plays a vital role in nurturing and supporting the arts community. You can request the presence of a Harris representative at your event, expanding its visibility and impact.
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The MET (Mobile Event Tent)
The MET (Mobile Event Tent) is one of Preston’s newest and most exciting entertainment venues. The adaptable venue delivers events day and night.
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The Harris Rebrand
We are thrilled to announce the new brand for The Harris is coming next year! Your input has played a pivotal role in shaping the final design, making it truly representative of our amazing community.
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Encounter Festival
The three-day extravaganza, which took place from 15th – 17th September, transformed the heart of Preston into a vibrant hub of creativity, unity, and celebration.
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IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund Artist
The Harris is delighted to announce the artist selected for its highly anticipated commission supported by the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund. Renowned Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez will be the creative force behind the new artwork set feature in The Harris upon its reopening in 2025.
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20/20 Project: Hannah Sabapathy
The Harris is delighted to announce we will be working with talented artist Hannah Sabapathy. 20/20 is an ambitious 3-year programme announced by UAL Decolonising Arts Institute.
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“The Links of the Chain are of Equal Strength”
To commemorate the history of textile manufacturing in the Preston area, the mural celebrates the journeys, long and short, that Courtaulds Ltd employees made drawing attention to the diversity of the workforce that came together and continues to contribute to Preston’s rich textiles heritage.
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