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GRIT Studios, a community co-working space for artists in Stockport, is one of 40 organisations to receive a share of more than £13 million from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund.
Recipients of the support include local theatres, museums and festivals in all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs as part of a drive to boost the arts, culture and creativity across the city-region. The diverse range of beneficiaries of the latest round of funding reflect a growing recognition of the role that arts, culture and creativity can play in the vibrancy and economic prosperity of our places and the good health and wellbeing of our people.
GRIT Studios, who were also the organisers behind a recent Art Battle event (pictured) in the former town centre Debenhams store, shared on Twitter that the funding enable further expansion of their offer.
The funding, totalling £13,275,000, has been awarded through the Spirit and Sustain strands of the Culture Fund, which are collectively designed to support important organisations in Greater Manchester’s cultural landscape and those with both local and international impact.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:
“Greater Manchester’s cultural pedigree speaks for itself. This is the home of pioneering music, art, and creativity with a social conscience. While we celebrate that world-famous heritage, we also need to champion innovation and support new talents to break through and make their mark.
“That’s what the Culture Fund is all about, and I’m pleased to see that this year’s cohort – which includes music festivals, museums, and community spaces – captures that breadth and depth of cultural excellence in Greater Manchester.
“Culture and creativity are major economic assets for our city-region, attracting visitors from across the country and around the globe. They also help shape communities and provide an outlet for us to express our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, which is why the Culture Fund is putting a new focus on organisations and projects concerned with physical and mental health and wellbeing.”
Greater Manchester is home to more than 500 cultural organisations and many thousands of artists, comprising the largest digital, creative and tech cluster outside of London.
Cllr Neil Emmott, Greater Manchester’s Culture lead, said:
“This year’s Culture Fund grants will be supporting a whole host of inspiring and impactful cultural organisations across Greater Manchester.
“The 40 groups and organisations receiving funding range from the globally renowned to the locally treasured, but they all play a crucial role in our cultural ecosystem and contribute to our vision of a city-region where everyone has access to high quality culture and leisure opportunities.”