Culture Essex launched a campaign on Friday 19 July to celebrate the creative and cultural sector. Artists and creative entrepreneurs from across Essex have agreed to be Cultural Ambassadors, inspiring future creatives and showcasing the flourishing creative sector across the county.
The event was held at Anglia Ruskin University and attended by high profile representatives from theatre, dance, filmmaking, live music, literature and games development from across the county. There was a real sense of solidarity in the room, a desire to share connections and collaborate as well as to celebrate all that is great about the creative and cultural sector in Essex.
The campaign message is simple, culture and creativity belong to everyone and can offer exciting, rewarding careers, inspire generations and have a positive impact on peoples’ lives. Essex is a leader in innovation and creativity and our local creative businesses are nationally and internationally recognised.
Over forty Cultural Ambassadors have put their name to the campaign, including some eminent leaders in their field, and the aim is to inspire the next generation to forge successful careers in the sector as well as encourage residents to engage with arts and culture and highlight the link between the creative industries and economic growth. Find out more about the Essex Cultural Ambassadors here.
