Bridge in the Eastern region Alison McFarlane Executive Director Norfolk & Norwich Festival Paul Reeve Director of Education Royal Opera House

An outline of who we are and what we do Where are we with the Bridge What we want to achieve with the Bridge How we can work with local authorities Q&A Bridge in the Eastern region Norfolk & Norwich Festival Royal Opera House

Norfolk & Norwich Festival To use the transformational nature of the arts, culture and creativity to bring about positive change for individuals, communities and the spaces in which they live Mission

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Bridge – what do we want to achieve? Build on existing best practice and opportunities for the development of and young peoples engagement in the arts and culture Connecting existing high quality opportunities and addressing gaps Contribute to the personal and creative development of children and young people Improve the quality of arts offer for children and young people Lever in additional funds in order to ensure the long term sustainability of activity for children and young people

Bridge – where will we be working? Royal Opera House Essex, Thurrock, Southend, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Luton, North Kent, Medway Norfolk & Norwich Festival Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

What is our role? Play a leadership role Facilitator, broker, enabler Develop delivery and funding partnerships Build regional and national knowledge

What will we do? Audit Consultation Networking Artsmark Arts Awards

Who will we work with? Other Bridge organisations National Portfolio Organisations and other cultural agencies Museum and Libraries Local authorities Schools and other educational partners Voluntary sector

Working with local authorities Joint strategies to address priorities and meet needs Co-commissioning Collaborative initiatives Identify local partnerships Collaborative funding bids