wigtownshire hub plan rev 4 sept 21st 2012

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WIGTOWNSHIRE ARTS HUBArea Plan 2012 -2013..

Aspiration Wigtownshire will be locally, nationally and internationally recognised as an exciting andvibrantplace where people of all ages enjoy a high quality of life enhanced by access to inspiring artsexperiences andopportunities to be creative. The area will have a healthy cultural economy where arts businesses thriveand

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people are drawn to visit and invest in the area by the quality of our arts.

Wigtownshire Arts Hub Vision for the ArtsV1. Access

People across the Wigtownshire will have access,equal at least to that found in other parts of theRegion, to high quality arts experiences from awide range of times and cultures.

Arts experiences will encourage and enable peoplein Wigtownshire to participate in a range of creativearts activities across the full range of art forms

In particular, every child and young person inWigtownshire will have the opportunity toexperience the richness of the arts

V4. Economic Impact

Arts businesses in Wigtownshire will be encouragedand supported

High quality arts activities that have the potentialto attract visitors to Wigtownshire or enhance theeconomy in other ways will be encouraged andsupported

People across Wigtownshire will be encouraged toconsider career routes in the creative industries

People across Wigtownshire will have opportunitiesto enhance their transferable skills, such as team-

work, leadership and creative problem solving,through engagement with the arts

V2. Talent

The Wigtownshire Hub will aim to ensure thatartistic talent and excellence are thriving andcelebrated by people of all ages but especiallyyoung people.

V5. Health and Well-being

People across Wigtownshire will have theopportunity to engage with arts activities andexperiences that enhance their mental and physicalwell-being

V3. Social Cohesion and Diversity

Groups and communities across Wigtownshire willhave the opportunity to be involved in decision-

making about the arts via the Wigtownshire Hub The Wigtownshire Hub will endeavour to ensure

that more people are involved in arts in theircommunities and are as a consequence enrichedand inspired by arts experiences whether asaudience members, amateurs, professionals or

V6. Natural Environment

People across Wigtownshire will have theopportunity to engage with arts activities related to

the regions outstanding natural environment

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volunteers.

Dumfries & Galloway Council PrioritiesA We will provide a good start in life for all our childrenB We will prepare our young people for adulthood and employmentC We will care for our older and vulnerable peopleD We will support and stimulate our local economyE We will maintain the safety and security of our regionF We will protect and sustain our environment

Scottish Governments 16 National Outcomes1

We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe

2 We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people

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We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation

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Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens

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Our children have the best start in life and ready to succeed

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We live longer, healthier lives

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We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society

8We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk

9We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger

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We live in well designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need

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We have strong resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how theyaffect others

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We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations

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We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity

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We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production

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Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate services when theyneed it

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Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local peoples needs

The Wigtownshire Arts Hub will endeavour to link its activities to as many of the Councils Priorities and the Scottish

Government's National Outcomes as possible, whilst supporting the Visions of the Arts in Wigtownshire and Dumfries and

Galloway. Where a direct and full link to a Priority or an Objective cannot be made, a demonstration of the underpinning of it will

be made through this plan.

Areas of Art and Culture covered by Wigtownshire Arts Hub Plan:

1 Performing Arts - theatre, music, dance, cinema2 Visual Arts - painting, photography, sculpture, design and craft, public art, galleries and exhibition spaces3 Literature - writing, publishing, language, libraries4 Heritage built environment, gardens, museums, archaeology, local history, archives, oral history, and genealogy5 New Media computer graphics and animation, digital arts, digital music, DJ presentation and recording6 Infrastructure staffing , buildings

It should be stressed that this is a working document. It should be revisited often and adapted to circumstances. Initially theWigtownshire Hub should embark on a mapping exercise, developing a network of contacts to enable consultation on the artsand promotion of the Arts Hub.

Arts Desired Outcome Vision/ Priority/ Long Term Action Immediate Action

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Genre Theme Strategy

1PERFORMING ARTSTheatre Give people across Wigtownshire

access, equal at least to that found in

other parts of the Region, to highquality theatre from a wide range oftimes and cultures

V1, V3,

V4, V5

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,11, 13

Engage with and help to promotegroups and organisations

presenting high quality theatre inWigtownshire. These will include:West Fest, Swallow Theatre, D&GArts Festival, Wigtown Book Town,Ryan Centre, etc.

Develop a network ofcontacts

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHubEncourageengagement withtouring theatrenetwork in Dumfriesand Galloway, SouthAyrshire, NorthernIreland and theFederation of Scottish

TheatresOvercome geographical isolation in

identified areas of Wigtownshire

V1, V3,

V4, V5,V6

A, B, C, D,

F7, 13

Support subsidised transport

schemes (e.g. expand the ride 4free programme to cover arts aswell as sports)

Arrange and promote

subsidised transportto theatre wherepossible

Encourage and enable people inWigtownshire to participate in arange of theatrical activities

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5, V6

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13, 15

Engage with and help to supportgroups, organisations andindividuals to encourageparticipation in theatricalactivities. These will includeCreetown Drama Club, RyanCentre Youth Theatre, Swallow

Theatre, Newton Stewart Players,etc.

Develop a network ofcontactsPromote theWigtownshire ArtsHub

Develop audience development andmarketing strategies linked to ticketoutlet facilities across Wigtownshire

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C, D

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Install integrated box officesystems at Ryan Centre, Librariesin Wigtownshire, etcDevelop and share audienceinformation to promote events andincrease attendances acrossWigtownshire.

Promote theatre inWigtownshire throughArts Hub websiteDevelop a network ofcontacts.Help topromote and grow aregion-wide ticketing

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platform throughoutDumfries & Galloway.

Increase the number of young peopletaking part in and experiencingtheatre

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5, V6

A, B, D

4, 5

Encourage touring theatre toschools.Establish and support a

commission to provide a full timeYouth Drama tutor for youngpeople in Wigtownshire.

Back the West FestCommission toChamber of Arts to

provide a YouthDrama Tutor

PERFORMING ARTSMusic Give people across Wigtownshire

access, equal at least to that foundin other parts of the Region, to highquality music from a wide range oftimes and cultures

V1, V3,

V4, V5

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13

Engage with and help to promotegroups and organisationspresenting high quality music inWigtownshire. These will include:West Fest, Swallow Theatre, D&GArts Festival, Wigtown Book Town,Ryan Centre, Stranraer Folk Club,

Port Patrick Folk Festival, NewtonStewart and District Music Club, etc.


Overcome geographical isolation inidentified areas of Wigtownshire

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C, D,

F

7, 13

Support subsidised transportschemes (e.g. expand the ride 4free programme to cover arts aswell as sports)

Arrange and promotesubsidised transportto concerts wherepossible

Establish Stranraer as Music Townin Dumfries and Galloway

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5,

A, B, C, D Undertake feasibility studymapping current provision anddevelopment opportunities.Extend reach and inter-connectivity of existing music

provision in and around the town.Support new and/or improvedfacilities and music programmeswhere these add value to existingprovision in Stranraer.Seek links with other Music

See detail of staffingin infrastructuresection.

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Towns to compare activities andprovision.

Support the development of Gaelicmusic and song

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13, 15

Support the work of Fisean nanGidheal in Wigtownshire

Confer with Dumfriesand Galloway Gaelicadvisor.

PERFORMING ARTSDance Encourage emerging and existing

traditional and contemporary danceV1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5,

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13

Include dance as an activity co-ordinated and delivered throughthe Active Schools networkHold an exhibition recognisingWigtownshires key role inestablishing Scottish Ballet

Support the FindYour Feet project inStranraer run byScottish Ballet

PERFORMING ARTSCinema/Fi

lm

Develop audiences for cinema acrossWigtownshire and promote wide

enjoyment and understanding ofcinema

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

A, B, C, D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13

Engage with Ryan Centre, NewtonStewart Cinema, Machars Movies,

Cinema exhibitors network, etc.,and DVD lending from Libraries inWigtownshire to promote cinemaWork with key partners tominimise gaps in film exhibitionprovision in areas ofWigtownshire.Support andencourage the introduction ofalternative content Live andpre-recorded performances -stadium concerts, theatre andopera live from major venues.

Develop a network ofcontacts.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Monitor nationaldevelopments inrelation to thedevelopment ofmobile cinemafacilities with a viewto benefitingaudiences inWigtownshire.

Investigate thefeasibility ofestablishing highprofile cultural cinemaevents such as anannual Film Festival.Encourage the use of

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3D digital projectionin Newton Stewartand Ryan

Create opportunities for children andyoung people to participate in andlearn about filmmaking

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5

A, B, D

4, 5

In schools, college and youthclubs promote film making toincrease the numbers of young

people involved

Consider possiblefilming parts of Youth

Theatre commission

project.Further develop Wigtownshire as acompetitive, attractive and vibrantfilm location

V4, V6 A, B, D, F

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Engage with Destination Dumfriesand Galloway, Scottish Screen,heritage organisations, gardensand other possible locations toidentify and promote aspects ofWigtownshire as film locations.


2 VISUALARTSPainting,Photography,Sculpture,Design &Crafts,PublicArt,Galleries&ExhibitionSpaces

Give people across Wigtownshireaccess, equal at least to that found inother parts of the Region, to high

quality art exhibitions from a widerange of times and cultures

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C,

D

3, 4, 6, 7,11, 13

Encourage and help to promotehigh quality art exhibitions inStranraer Museum, Libraries,

Ninian Gallery, etc.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.

Develop a network ofcontacts.

Encouraged and support high qualityarts activities that have the potentialto attract visitors to Wigtownshire orenhance the economy in other ways

V1,V2,

V3, V4,

V5,

A, B, C,

D

1, 2

Seek to establish a Festival ofVisual Art in Wigtownshire withopen studios, exhibitions andevents.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.

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Organise a Visual ArtsCommittee.

Support Wigtownshire crafts peopleand groups in promoting their work,skills and history.

V1,V2,

V3, V4,

V5

A, B, C,

D

1, 2, 3

Develop a network of contactswhich can effectively promote thework of makers at craft fairs inWigtownshire and beyond. Draw

up a calendar of craft events inWigtownshire and support theestablishment of new eventswhere gaps are apparent.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop and

coordinate a networkof contacts of craftspeople and groups.

Maximise and encourage the use ofpotential exhibition spaces inWigtownshire

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

A, B, C,

D, F

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Create and circulate an innovativelist of possible exhibition spaceswithin Wigtownshire.Obtain suitable temporaryexhibition screens and lightingand establish a base for itsstorage.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.Organise a Visual ArtsCommittee.

Encourage the location of Public Art inWigtownshire

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5, V6

A, B, C,

D, F

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Establish a Percentage for Artscheme for all large developmentsin Wigtownshire.Engage with the Chamber of ArtsCommission on Environmental Artto site work in Wigtownshire.Recognise and list existing publicart in Wigtownshire.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.Organise a Visual ArtsCommittee.Apply pressure toPlanning Departmentestablish apercentage for artscheme.Create a guide toWigtownshires public

art.Enable people across Wigtownshire tohave opportunities to enhance theirtransferable skills, such as team-work,leadership and creative problemsolving, through engagement with thearts and encouraged people to

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5

A, B, C,

D

3, 4, 8,

Demonstrations and practicalsessions organised to showcasethe work and techniques of artistsand crafts people to groups andorganisations in Wigtownshire inparticular to schools, college and

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.Organise a Visual Arts

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consider career routes in the creativeindustries.

youth groups. Committee.

Extend the Wasps Studios or similarprovision to Wigtownshire

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5,

A, B, C,

D

1, 2,10

Investigate the need for andpromote the development of Waspstudios or similar provision inWigtownshire

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network of

contacts.Organise a Visual ArtsCommittee.

Extend the art held in Wigtownshirespublic collection

V1, V3,

V4, V5

A, B, C,

D, F

3, 10, 12

Encourage the gift and purchaseof art to add to the WigtownshireCollection.Encourage the loan of works fromthe Collection.

Develop a network ofcontactsPromote theWigtownshireCollection

3 LITERATURE

Give people across Wigtownshireaccess, equal at least to that found in

other parts of the Region, to highquality literature from a wide range oftimes and cultures

V1, V3,

V4, V5

A, B, C,

D

3, 4, 6, 7,

11, 13

Support and promote the annualWigtown Book Festival

Ensure that library provision ispromoted, maintained andextended throughoutWigtownshire.Promote National Poetry Day andWorld Book Day throughoutWigtownshire

Promote theWigtownshire Arts

Hub.Develop a network ofcontacts.

Encourage and enable people inWigtownshire to participate in a rangeof literary activities

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5

A, B, C,

D

3, 4, 7,

11, 13

Identify and promote opportunitiesfor Wigtownshire writers todevelop their writing skills.Support the Book Town Writers.Promote and publicise the annualShort Story Competition.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts

Encourage and nurture young writers. V1, V2,V3, V4,

V5,

A, B, D

4, 5

Encourage and nurture youngwriters by providing opportunitiesto engage with writing and dramaas a process by arranging anddeveloping links and collaborationbetween Wigtownshire young

Develop a network ofcontactsPromote theWigtownshire ArtsHubForm links with

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writers and other appropriategroups .

English departmentsin Schools

4 HERITAGEBuiltEnvironm

ent &Gardens

Encourage the appreciation ofarchitecture and the built environmentin Wigtownshire.

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C,

D, F

3, 10, 11,12, 13

Support and extend Doors OpenDaySupport the work of Galloway

Preservation Society and theScottish Civic TrustSupport Scotlands GardenScheme and the gardens inWigtownshire

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.

Develop a network ofcontacts.Develop suggestionsfor the Doors OpenDay in Wigtownshire

Museums,Archaeology, LocalHistory,Archives,

OralHistory &Genealogy

Support and encourage developmentsin research into and interpretation ofthe history of Wigtownshire.Develop acohesive strategic view of the heritageof Wigtownshire

V1, V3,

V4, V5,

V6

A, B, C,

D, F

3, 10, 11,

12, 13

Support and encourage the workof the Whithorn Trust, ClanHannay Society, Newton StewartMuseum, Stranraer Museum,Bladnoch Distillery, CastleKennedy, Stranraer and DistrictLocal History Trust, Dumfriesshire

and Galloway Natural History andAntiquarian Society and others inWigtownshire.

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.Investigate thepossibility of a

Heritage Forum forWigtownshire

Help to encourage the recording oforal tradition and begin a data basepeople, artwork, stories etc which,collectivelytell the story of the area.

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5, V6

A, B, C,

D, F

11, 13

Support the collection of oraltraditions of the area with the helpof the School of Scottish Studiesand Wigtownshire libraries.

Encourageprogramme forWigtownshireLibraries

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ComputerGraphics&Animation, DigitalArts,

Encourage and support projects in newgenres.

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5

A, B, C,

D

1, 2, 3, 4,

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Demonstrations and practicalsessions organised encourage useof emerging technologicalplatforms particularly addressedto young people.Develop the creative use ofcomputer graphics and animation,

Promote theWigtownshire ArtsHub.Develop a network ofcontacts.

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DigitalMusic, DJPresentation &Recording

digital arts, digital music, DJpresentation and recording.

6 INFRASTRUCTUREStaffing &Buildings

Ensure that the basic physical andorganisational structures neededfor the operation of theWigtownshire Arts Hub, itsservices and facilities needed forit to function, are provided.

V1, V2,

V3, V4,

V5, V6

A, B, C,

D, F

10, 16

Establish the provision of a fulltime Arts Organiser forWigtownshire and two posts ofpart time assistants.Establish and run an Arts Hubwebpage embracing all artsevents and activities inWigtownshire.Where there remain importantgaps in the physical infrastructure

and while in others there is a needfor repairs and renewals, ensurethe sustainability of the arts inWigtownshire is not deterred bythe number and quality of its artsbuildings.

Establish andconstitute aWigtownshire ArtsHub organisingcommittee.Seek funding to helporganise, promoteand present, fulfillingthe objectives of theWigtownshire Arts

Hub.

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