The Government's Covid-19 support for culture and arts has once again benefited Thirsk and Malton, with £45,000 being awarded to Rural Arts in Thirsk. The organisation has been among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund. This award will help to further Rural Arts’ vision of creativity in every community in North Yorkshire.
More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country, including Rural Arts, in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today. This will enable the organisation to rebuild safely and steadily whilst furthering their vision of creativity at the heart of every community in North Yorkshire.
I'm thrilled that Rural Arts have been given this support via the Culture Recovery Fund. I'm incredibly proud to have this organisation based in my constituency, especially given the significant arts and heritage, culture in Herriott's country. I have always been committed to protecting our theatres, museums, galleries and organisations around North Yorkshire who have faced an especially tough time during the pandemic.
Max May, Director and CEO, Rural Arts, said: "During the pandemic, our outreach work – both online and in person – has become more vital than ever, and our community arts centre has been forced to close and re-open three times by national lockdowns. We’re thrilled that Rural Arts’ significant and unique contribution to the cultural landscape of North Yorkshire has been recognised – and supported - by the Culture Recovery Fund”. The third round of funding will support organisations from all corners of the sector as they deal with ongoing reopening challenges, ensuring they can thrive in better times ahead."
