County of Culture
Landance at Swanage by Jayne Jackson
Would you like your hometown, village or hamlet to be the next cultural capital of Dorset? We’re selecting one place in the Dorset Council area to become the creative hub of Dorset in 2025, and thanks to Dorset Council, up to £30,000 will be awarded.
County of Culture is an opportunity for your town, village or hamlet in Dorset to work together and deliver a year’s worth of extraordinary cultural activity. This can include new and existing creative events and projects that your community and visitors can enjoy.
How to apply
If you’d like your hometown, village or hamlet to be selected, please get in touch with your local Town or Parish Council with the details of this opportunity. Share this webpage and the PDF below, and distribute the poster in your community to help increase support for your application.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 9am Monday 18 March 2024.
If you have any questions please email Rosanna Sloan: rosanna@theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk
Bridport 2024
We are delighted to announce that Bridport will pilot County of Culture in 2024. From July to December Bridport’s creatives and communities will create a vibrant and diverse cultural programme for residents and visitors.
Bridport is currently planning their activities. If you’d like to get involved or find out more please contact Rosie Russell: townofculture@bridport-arts.com
County of Culture is an initiative created by Arts Development Company. Bridport 2024 is funded by Dorset Council with match funding from Bridport Town Council.
A Squashbox performance in partnership with Artz+ Sportz+ and Artsreach. Image by Jayne Jackson.