Barnsley Town

Saturday 16 June 2007

» Barnsley Cultural Transformation

The cultural transformation of Barnsley is widely recognised as being a vital element in the regeneration of the town. Remaking Barnsley consolidates the town's position as the region's premier 21st Century Market Town, whilst acknowledging Barnsley's cultural heritage.


The Centre for Creativity (C4C), is a ‘star’ in the Remaking Barnsley Masterplan. It involves the redevelopment of the old Civic Theatre to provide quality-designed accommodation for The Design Centre, managed workspaces, retail units and the Assembly Rooms, a multi-functional exhibition, meeting and performance space. This project is crucial to the long-term cultural development of the Town Centre, providing a hub for the thriving artistic and business communities.


Existing and new businesses and cultural attractions will be encouraged to embrace the evolving artistic environment. Established business partners already contribute in various ways, through design excellence, use of public space, or as partners in one of the vibrant events, making Barnsley Town Centre a place of imagination and creativity.


Barnsley is on the verge of a cultural renaissance with the commencement of the Remaking Barnsley Masterplan. Over the next few years the town will undergo an amazing transformation with the development of new venues and public places.


The nationally renowned Design Centre will be relocated to the refurbished new Civic, which adjoins the re-landscaped Mandela Gardens gateway to the cultural quarter.New public space interconnecting with the cultural attractions will provide a pleasant, safe environment to experience the pleasures of Barnsley day and night.


The Lamproom Theatre together with the Performing Arts Development Service will work in tandem to provide a performing arts experience in an intimate theatre venue.


The Cooper Gallery houses a permanent collection of paintings including works by Turner, Carot, Moore and Kramer, alongside visiting contemporary exhibitions and a unique craft workshop.


The Town hosts an established festival programme, which provides entertainment for all ages from the Summer Carnvial through to the autumnal Diversity Festival and the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) when the centre comes alive with street music and colourful entertainers.

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