Patrick Samuel - one of the artists involved in Enfield's bid for cultural recognition
An exhibition of work by Palmers Green artist Patrick Samuel will launch Enfield Council's bid for the borough to become a "London Borough of Culture".
Patrick's show, Escape and Return, runs at the Dugdale Centre from 7th November until 2nd December. Earlier this year we published an article written by Patrick - a moving story of how taking up art turned his life around.
Patrick's show, Escape and Return, runs at the Dugdale Centre from 7th November until 2nd December. Earlier this year we published The London Borough of Culture was launched this year. The capital's 32 boroughs will bid for more than £1 million of funding to stage a programme of cultural events and initiatives, which will be supported by a grant of £300,000 from City Bridge Trust, part of the City of London Corporation. Two boroughs will be crowned winners in February, taking the title of London Borough of Culture for 2019 and 2020 respectively. In addition, £600,000 is available for to up to six boroughs which don’t win the title, but which put forward exemplary projects. Another major element of the competition will focus on how the award can bring real change to the winning borough, delivering a lasting legacy for the area. Boroughs will be encouraged to consider how arts and culture can help them deliver their local plans, for example through training and skills development as well as regeneration projects.
Enfield's bid will focus on how art and culture in the borough has the power to change residents’ lives for the better and helps us to tell the story of their lives and experiences.
Over the coming months the council will be consulting local artists, arts organisations and our communities to help shape the bid to truly reflect the aspirations of all parts of Enfield. If you'd like to be involved please get in touch at , send a tweet at @Enfield_Fest or through Facebook at @enfieldfestivals.
