Are you interested in developing a project that explores cultural heritage, but unsure where to begin? Are you after advice on developing project ideas and applying for funding?
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is working with the Kent Diversity Arts Network and ShivaNova / Equator Festival to run a sharing event on HLF-funded cultural heritage projects from across the South East of England.
The afternoon will include talks from ShivaNova, Brighton Royal Pavilion and Museum, The Panjabi Centre and Diversity House as well as an opportunity for discussion, and a presentation on how to apply for HLF funding.
Come along to:
- Hear about the breadth of activity across the South East of England;
- Get hints and tips from experts with experience delivering cultural heritage projects;
- Learn about how to find a strong focus for your heritage project and apply for HLF funding.
The event is free to attend but places are limited so please register!
Full programme:
13:00 Arrivals; tea, coffee and sandwiches;
13:30 Welcome and introduction;
13.40 – 15:00 Presentations
- Priti Paintal, ShivaNova – Working with the Roma and Nepalese communities in East Kent;
- Helen Mears, Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton & Hove – Fashioning Africa;
- Ann Kaye, The Panjabi Centre – Phulkari and Songs of Separation;
- Christine Locke, Diversity House – Benin and British Heritage and Breaking the Myths: The First World War and Africa
15:00 Panel discussion
15:20 Break
15:30 Group discussions – developing a project idea
16:00 How to Apply for HLF Funding
- Joseph Minden, Heritage Lottery Fund
16:30 Networking
17:30Finish