Culture in the County
As we complete the next stages of forming Culture County Durham, these county-wide initiatives led by Durham County Council share more about culture, creativity, and place in County Durham.
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Into the Light
A county-wide, place-based collaboration designed to drive long-lasting growth in County Durham. Into the Light is supporting more than 100 creative commissions, developing nationally significant performance and theatre-making, widening access to creative education and building the skills of the cultural workforce.
Led by ten founding partners: Beamish Museum, The Bowes Museum, Creativity Works (Create North), Durham County Council, Durham University, Ensemble '84, The Forge, No More Nowt, Northern Heartlands and TIN Arts. intothelightdurham.co.uk
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The Durham Story
County Durham's place brand, developed with hundreds of people and organisations across the county and led by Durham County Council, Durham University, Visit County Durham and Business Durham. It tells a shared story of the county for visitors, investors, students, and residents, and is open for organisations to use.
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Visit County Durham
The destination organisation for County Durham: what's on, places to visit and support for the county's visitor economy, including cultural and heritage venues.