A new vision for creativity in the city.
Sheffield is a city filled with inspiring artists, makers, and doers. Our artists, musicians, and designers are known around the world, but those who live here understand that thousands of incredible creatives across our communities and neighbourhoods are simply getting on with their work. We recognise that, as a city, there is much more we can do to support these individuals in flourishing.
With this in mind, a fresh vision has been developed for creativity, arts, and culture in Sheffield. It is hoped that this vision will ensure that everyone who lives, works, or visits here has the opportunity to participate, collaborate, and benefit from the many wonderful contributions that arts and culture bring to our city. The Culture Strategy has been commissioned by Sheffield City Council, the University of Sheffield, and Arts Council England, and has been delivered by the creative consultancy Fourth Street, Sheffield-based social enterprise Opus Independents, and a team of cultural freelancers from the city.
As part of the process, there was a citywide consultation on culture, engaging with Sheffield’s creative community to shape the new culture strategy. These insights, feedback, and contributions have been invaluable in shaping the Sheffield Culture Strategy. These will help create a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape for our city.
To create a healthy cultural sector in the future, Sheffield City Council believe the new strategy needs to:
- Uncover and celebrate our shared story of Sheffield’s culture and creativity.
- Foster conditions that allow organisations and creatives to thrive, collaborate, and participate, while enhancing the infrastructure and resources available in the city.
- Outline necessary changes so that young people can envision a future in Sheffield’s cultural landscape, with clear pathways to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
- Provide insight into how any organisation, individual, or group can collaborate and participate in a growing and vibrant ecosystem of cultural work that serves communities and neighbourhoods throughout Sheffield.
You can read the full Culture Strategy here.
