LOOKING FORWARD:
How can art and culture contribute to and benefit from the regeneration of Margate?
How can art and culture contribute to and benefit from the regeneration of Margate?
What could a cultural vision for Margate be?
What do you want it to be?
How can we be aspirational and realistic?
Margate Renewal Partnership has commissioned an Open Space event on the 22nd of February at the Winter Gardens.You will be able to express any ideas you have as well as listen to those of others. All main decision makers, funders, planners and practitioners are being invited to attend and engage with artists, creatives and cultural activists.
An Open Space meeting starts off with no agenda; You set the topics to be discussed. You, the participant, then “vote with your feet”. Scribes note the main points and the results will be immediately posted on a special website ready for action: http://margateculture.blogspot.com
It is as simple as that. This event is open to the public, business owners, community groups- anyone who wants to contribute to the visioning process for Margate.
This is your chance to be heard, to listen, to meet, to shape the agenda and to make a difference.
- Opening remarks by Sarah Gaventa, Director of CABE Space, which is embarking on a programme to enhance the physical environment of seaside towns.
- Welcome and introductions from Pam Alexander, Chief Executive, South East England Development Agency
- Contributions from Thanet District Council, Arts Council England South East, Kent County Council, Turner Contemporary, Creative Partnerships, and representatives from across the arts and cultural sector.
LOCATION: Winter Gardens, Fort Cres, Margate CT9 1HX
DATE: 22nd February 2008
TIME: 2pm - 6pm (Lunch will be served from 1pm-2pm)
If you would like to attend please RSVP to: root@mush-rooms.com specifying any special requirements.
