Survey - Our Creative Landscape
The Cultural Future of Northumberland. Please Complete by 21st March 2025
A Cultural Strategy sets out a shared vision of what we want for our County of Northumberland. It sets out our priorities and what we want to achieve to benefit those who work in the arts, culture and heritage sector and those that take part and are audiences and visitors.
We are refreshing the current strategy
Please help us by filling in the short survey
Deadline: 21st March
You will be entered into a prize draw to win two free theatre tickets!
Dear Friend,
The Cultural Strategy for the county of Northumberland was signed off and published in 2018. Having a Cultural Strategy provides us with an agreed shared vision of what we want to achieve, what are priorities are and how we attract investment into Northumberland to benefit us all.
Given the infrastructure and global changes we have experienced, we are planning to update the strategy to reflect new ambitions and goals as a document to uplift and inspire the cultural and heritage workforce.
You can view the current strategy here.
Back in 2018, we promised;
A Northumberland Culture Partnership of strategic organisations will support: – a strategic fundraising plan for capital projects and programmes – a joined up sharing of marketing and programme collaborations e.g. national/international touring of theatre productions or exhibitions – reaching and engaging with more individuals and diverse communities.
We defined key indicators of success as:
– World class cultural venues and attractions
– A culture led tourism profile of international standing
– Confident and entrepreneurial local people leading innovation and growth in the creative industries
Our working environments have shifted and changed; we’ve lived through a global pandemic. Lots of us have pivoted our work to survive and we’ve partnered with new organisations here at home and globally. There have been opportunities, capital projects and new partnerships stabilising the course ahead.
There has also been much change and turbulence personally and professionally.
This short survey will help inform a year-long consultation process leading to the creation of a refresh of the Cultural Strategy for the county of Northumberland.
Inside, there are 20 survey questions designed to assess which parts of Northumberland's Cultural Strategy (2018-2030) are still fit for purpose. Your insight and input will also gather insights for a new strategy publishing in Spring 2026.
We would like to hear from a vast array of people working in the cultural, heritage and creative sector in Northumberland. We are also keen to hear from audiences and those who visit local culture and live outside of the area too.
The questions focus on engagement, accessibility, impact, and future aspirations.
We are grateful for your time, honesty and enthusiasm.
About you
We have taken the decision to make sure we deeply understand your views and so this survey is not anonymous however, if you would like to be anonymous please put hello@culturenorthumberland.co.uk as your email address and x in any other boxes relating to your personal details.
Your information will be kept by Northumberland County Council inline with their GDPR policy.
Here is the link to fill in the survey.
Many thanks for your continued support
Team Culture Northumberland
A Cultural Strategy sets out a shared vision of what we want for our County of Northumberland. It sets out our priorities and what we want to achieve to benefit those who work in the arts, culture and heritage sector and those that take part and are audiences and visitors.
We are refreshing the current strategy
Please help us by filling in the short survey
Deadline: 21st March
You will be entered into a prize draw to win two free theatre tickets!
