Buckinghamshire Culture Open Weekend is back for its third year, and is inviting cultural organisations, community groups and creatives to be a part of it, and submit their events. Submissions can be made from Tuesday 11 April.
This celebration of creativity and culture showcases the range and breadth of creative events, activities and projects taking place in Buckinghamshire. It is organised by Buckinghamshire Culture and supported by Buckinghamshire Council and the Rothschild Foundation.
The theme for the event, which will run fromThursday 27 to Sunday 30 July is “One World”.
We all share this One World so there is plenty of room to interpret the theme in a way that you find inspirational. It could link to local or global sustainability and climate change or could incorporate ideas of inclusivity, connecting with communities in Buckinghamshire or abroad, diversity and access.
Suggestions include, but are not limited to:
- cultural projects to raise awareness of climate crisis and sustainability
- creative activities around recycling and environmental topics
- events focused on stories about championing diversity, representation and access
- cultural activities that encourage participants to engage with other communities in Buckinghamshire or worldwide.
In previous years, activities have included: literary and heritage walks, performances, open days, trails, concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, painting workshops and story-telling events.
Submissions for events/activities can be made from Tuesday 11 April to Monday 22 May, using the online form at www.buckinghamshireculture.org/Open-Weekend here you can also find out further information about the event, plus FAQs and criteria for the events.
Buckinghamshire Culture is pleased to be able to give out a limited amount of micro grants for implementing projects/activities. More information on how to apply will be on the website.
Buckinghamshire Culture acts as an umbrella organisation for independently planned events by partner organisations. Getting involved and registering their events, brings a advantages for the organisers, including: a central ‘What’s On’ page, hosted by Visit Buckinghamshire, joint umbrella marketing, training, knowledge exchange and contact to other organisers.
Bill Morris, Buckinghamshire Culture Co-Chair said: “We`re well on the way to making Open Weekend a tradition for Buckinghamshire. Last year’s success and the positive feedback from the organisers showed us that the idea of an event with joint marketing was a real benefit for larger as well as for smaller organisers. We hope to build on the success this year to put the creative potential of Buckinghamshire on the map for everyone.“
Clive Harriss, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure added: “We are delighted to once again team up with Buckinghamshire Culture to support this event which is growing in popularity year on year. It allows local groups and organisations to showcase their cultural and creative talents to the wider community and also gives local people a wonderful opportunity to take part in a wide range of exciting and fun activities. Take a look at the Open Weekend webpage and make sure to submit your ideas as soon as possible so you can become a part of this fantastic event.”
Look out for further info on Open Weekend at www.buckinghamshireculture.org, on Twitter @BucksCulture, Instagram @Bucks_Culture
This programme is supported through funding from Buckinghamshire Council and Rothschild Foundation.
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Notes to Editors:
Buckinghamshire Culture is the cultural partnership formed to drive forward the Cultural Strategy for the county. We aim to work together with the sector and stakeholders to shape, build and celebrate a bright cultural future for Buckinghamshire. Open Weekend is just one part of wider plans to develop a range of county-wide creative and cultural projects for Buckinghamshire, as part of the Buckinghamshire Cultural Strategy.
The Rothschild Foundation is a charity that supports the arts and heritage, the environment and social welfare by awarding grants, fostering dialogue and debate, and through our support of Waddesdon Manor. In Buckinghamshire, they support cultural organisations to ensure they are able to continue to offer creative and inclusive engagement for local communities. Support is made available through their Strategic Fund.
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