Although we don't have any specific arts venues in Forest Heath we make sure we bring professional arts to local people and support local communities in their activity.

To do this we help fund and develop arts projects in a number of ways. For example, we may engage a professional artist to work with children to create a mural as we did at Brandon railway station or fund activity to provide entertainment locally such as cinema and theatre in village halls. We also run specific projects for targeted groups such as 'Mildenhall Rocks' a rock and pop music project for teenagers and young people. We also help local arts groups with advice and funding applications.    


The following is a list of activities and projects that we either manage and deliver or work in partnership to deliver with arts organisations and the local community.

• Running a digital cinema network providing film screenings in local venues
• Developing creative dance activity in the community and particularly in schools
• Bringing theatre and performance to village halls through a rural touring scheme 
• Supporting a youth rock and pop music project 
• Promoting art exhibitions and supporting artists
• Commissioning art and sculpture in public places
• Bringing classical music performance and projects to the community and schools
• Organising holiday activities for children and young people 
• Funding activity for hard to reach groups
• Giving advice on project planning and grant applications
• Supporting local voluntary led arts groups

Websites to visit:

www.suffolkcinema.org
www.creativeartseast.co.uk  
www.danceeast.co.uk
www.suffolkartlink.org.uk
www.orchestraslive.org.uk

For help with an arts project or to discuss arts opportunities contact the Arts and Heritage Officer
Email: arts@forest-heath.gov.uk    
Tel:  01638 719257