Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with support from Salford CVS and Salford City Council
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In 2024, we made 2 commissions for artists to work closely with 2 Salford Schools.
Artists and young people responded to and explored the theme of 'PLAY-FULL CITIES OF THE FUTURE' using Salford, their imagination and collaboration to create a response. Young people were involved in the recruitment process for the artists and young people’s ideas and voices are central to the creative processes that have taken place. Professional artist- Emma Martin worked with young people at Christ the King Primary School to develop a living & interactive exhibition of play-full spaces around the school environment. All children from reception to Year 6 have took part, working with their artist to imagine a city full of play! 
The commissions were funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund & administrated by Salford Community Leisure, on behalf of the Salford CEP.
The projects centred around youth voice, co-creation and placemaking. |
At St. Ambrose Barlow, theatre company- The Knotted Project worked with young people to develop their own piece of Dance Theatre performance which they have co-created alongside the artists. The themes they explored include how young people often use technology and gaming to escape the mundane aspects of their life and get away from the ‘Ugly City’. Inspired by this, they imagined a city full of play that keeps them moving and engaged– a Play-full city, that they would not feel the need to ‘escape’.
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Wider Context:
It is a very exciting time in Salford. The city is embarking on an exciting phase of cultural development and is keen to involve communities and creatives in helping to develop and deliver ambitious plans in the coming years. Culture and arts are critical elements of Salford’s identity and central to place-making, contributing to a good quality of life, helping to support economic growth, inclusive communities and well-being. Our ambitious plans naturally include for cultural education for children and young people. |
Background:
Arts Council England in partnership with the Department for Education launched The Cultural Education Challenge to improve the alignment of cultural education for young people through Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs). Over 90 LCEPs have been established across England. Each Local Cultural Education Partnership works with schools, the local authority, voluntary and community organisations, Higher Education, Music Education Hubs, and other funders to drive a joined-up art and cultural offer locally, to share resources and bring about a more coherent and visible delivery of cultural education. |
Salford Cultural Education Partnership:
Salford Cultural Education Partnership (SCEP) was established in 2018. It is part of the national Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) initiative and brings together a rich mix of cultural organisations and education providers, passionate about arts and cultural education, who work together to create new opportunities for children and young people in Salford to engage with and be inspired by culture and creativity. Find out about Salford Cultural Education Partnership on this site!
Salford Culture and Place Partnership:
The Salford Culture and Place Partnership, responsible for the wider strategic leadership of culture across the city, has recently secured new Arts Council England Place Partnership Funding, enabling new and exciting delivery across the city over the next two years. The Salford Culture and Place Partnership Board connects a number of sub-groups and boards, including Salford Cultural Education Partnership, to ensure that strategy and delivery is joined up across the city.
Salford Community Leisure:
The current Chair of Salford Cultural Education Partnership is employed by Salford Community Leisure (SCL), with SCL supporting the appointment of this opportunity. SCL is run by and for the people of Salford and is committed to enhancing the physical and cultural wellbeing of the community through the sport, library and cultural opportunities offered across 60+ venues, including leisure centres, community centres, libraries, museums & galleries, which attract millions of customer visits/over 3 million customer visits each year.
Passionate about delivering value for money, SCL reinvest all profits because we believe that leisure and culture should be at the heart of every community.
SCL employ over 500 people and pride themselves in being a local employer with 70% of its workforce living in the city.
The purpose of SCL is to enhance the lives of people through sport, leisure and cultural opportunities by:
Salford Cultural Education Partnership (SCEP) was established in 2018. It is part of the national Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) initiative and brings together a rich mix of cultural organisations and education providers, passionate about arts and cultural education, who work together to create new opportunities for children and young people in Salford to engage with and be inspired by culture and creativity. Find out about Salford Cultural Education Partnership on this site!
Salford Culture and Place Partnership:
The Salford Culture and Place Partnership, responsible for the wider strategic leadership of culture across the city, has recently secured new Arts Council England Place Partnership Funding, enabling new and exciting delivery across the city over the next two years. The Salford Culture and Place Partnership Board connects a number of sub-groups and boards, including Salford Cultural Education Partnership, to ensure that strategy and delivery is joined up across the city.
Salford Community Leisure:
The current Chair of Salford Cultural Education Partnership is employed by Salford Community Leisure (SCL), with SCL supporting the appointment of this opportunity. SCL is run by and for the people of Salford and is committed to enhancing the physical and cultural wellbeing of the community through the sport, library and cultural opportunities offered across 60+ venues, including leisure centres, community centres, libraries, museums & galleries, which attract millions of customer visits/over 3 million customer visits each year.
Passionate about delivering value for money, SCL reinvest all profits because we believe that leisure and culture should be at the heart of every community.
SCL employ over 500 people and pride themselves in being a local employer with 70% of its workforce living in the city.
The purpose of SCL is to enhance the lives of people through sport, leisure and cultural opportunities by:
- Improving Health and Wellbeing
- Increasing Community Involvement
- Developing Education and Skills
- Enriching the Environment