How does culture fit within the Big Society, localism, and making neighbourhoods better? Is there room for culture within the the local authority improvement agenda? How can creativity help to engage people? In lean times, what is the argument for embedding culture within renewal work? Is the role of the arts in public realm bigger than public art?

This one day conference, supported by Arts Council England, will draw upon a successful and nationally unique three year programme called ‘Creative Places’ in Sheffield.

The conference will bring together nationally acclaimed experts with a wealth of experience in culture, regeneration, placemaking, meanwhile opportunities, and wellbeing. Participants will be given tools and evidence to help embed cultural policy within their work and to take a persuasive & practical argument to their organisations and the event will launch a brand new brand new visioning document.

Who should attend?

• Local authority planning, housing, regeneration, economic development and arts officers
• staff from registered social landlords, housing associations and HMR pathfinders
• developers
• consultants
• artists and creatives

Attending Creative Places 2010 will give you tools and evidence to help embed cultural policy within your work. You will be able to take a persuasive and practical argument about the value and return on investment in culture back to your organisation.
As this is a masterclass places are limited. You can view the full programme and book your place at Creative Places or call 0114 281 6130 for further information and to book.

The masterclass is organised by Sheffield-based social enterprises Eventus and New Start. The masterclass fee is £100 plus VAT.