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Sherman Cymru receives major award from Paul Hamlyn Foundation |
Sherman Cymru receives £500,000 award from Paul Hamlyn Foundation to develop audiences and reach parts of the community that are not currently attending live art performances· Award from Paul Hamlyn Foundation to Sherman Cymru is one of five £500,000 awards to performing arts venues across the UK · The ‘Paul Hamlyn Club’ awards aim to expand access to live performances across art forms and build relationships with groups who otherwise may not attend · These five awards reflect Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s ongoing commitment to widening access to the arts and facilitating disadvantaged communities to participate in society As part of its ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations, Paul Hamlyn Foundation is giving £500,000 to Sherman Cymru. The ‘Paul Hamlyn Club’ award is part of £2.5 million which will be shared amongst five performing arts venues across the UK. The award of £500,000 will be used to widen Sherman Cymru’s audience base, with a particular focus on building sustainable relationships with community partners in their local areas. Over the five years of the award, Sherman Cymru will develop a model that has a long-term impact on diversifying audiences and sustaining involvement and interest. Sherman Cymru will tailor their approach to local needs, developing their own scheme, and reflecting the values and aspirations of the original ‘Paul Hamlyn Club’ which the Foundation funded to attract new audiences at the Royal Opera House in London. The Paul Hamlyn Club awards are part of Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Paul Hamlyn Foundation is marking the anniversary with a series of gifts to organisations that help people realise their potential or enjoy a better quality of life. Director of Sherman Cymru, Chris Ricketts, said: “This investment by Paul Hamlyn Foundation is really very special and the scale of it is a rare privilege for any arts organisation to receive. From the moment we found out, the team has been enthused and invigorated by the possibilities that this gift will bring. I'm delighted that as I prepare to move on from the Sherman in July the support being made available will launch a whole new tranche of work with communities in Cardiff and South Wales engaging them with performances at the Sherman, a vibrant and important cornerstone of the city's cultural infrastructure.” Commenting on the Paul Hamlyn Club Awards, Jane Hamlyn, Chair of Paul Hamlyn Foundation, said: “The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is passionately committed to opening up opportunities and new experiences for the most disadvantaged people. Throughout the Foundation’s 25 years our commitment to this principle has been the driving force behind our work. This remains as strong as ever, and we hope that these awards will help open up access to the arts for a broader range of individuals and communities across the UK.” Régis Cochefert, Head of Arts at Paul Hamlyn Foundation, added: “These awards will support local performing arts venues to develop tailored and bold initiatives to strengthen relationships with local communities. We want to see more people attending shows or concerts on a regular basis, but we recognise how hard it can be for venues to reach some parts of the community. We are delighted to mark our 25th anniversary with these awards and look forward to seeing the programmes take shape.” The five organisations chosen to participate are: · Citizens Theatre, Glasgow · Hall for Cornwall, Truro · Opera North, Leeds · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Liverpool · Sherman Cymru, Cardiff |
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 |
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