Ledbury Poetry receives 100% increase in funding Arts Council England announced on Friday, renewing its national portfolio status for another three years.
The Arts Council’s investment is a huge vote of confidence in Ledbury Poetry. It is a positive endorsement of Ledbury Poetry’s achievements as a year-round provider of programmes, workshops and public engagements celebrating poetry in all its forms, culminating in the UK-leading Ledbury Poetry Festival each summer.
The uplift grant will enable Ledbury Poetry to continue this work and develop new initiatives. Significantly, its exciting plans for Ledbury Poetry House as a catalyst for work with communities locally, nationally and internationally that will cement Ledbury’s reputation as the home of poetry in the UK.
Peter Knott, Area Director for Arts Council England said: “For more than 25 years, Ledbury Poetry Festival has been hosting events from live readings to performances, workshops to exhibitions and we’re delighted to be increasing our investment in them over the next three years. It will be great to see them continue to grow their audiences and inspire poets and literature-enthusiasts alike.”
Chloe Garner, Director of Ledbury Poetry says ‘This is delightful and encouraging news. Thanks to Ledbury Poetry’s supporters and volunteers whose invaluable contributions enable Ledbury Poetry to deliver its stellar Festival and year-round programme of work for new writers, in schools and in our community locally, nationally and internationally.”
Peter Arscott, Chair of Ledbury Poetry says “This investment not only offers a measure of security in challenging times, it enables Ledbury Poetry to continue to develop its vision for Ledbury as the home of poetry in the UK.”
For more information and to talk with Chloe Garner please contact Becky Shaw on Production@ledburypoetry.org.uk 07747 841576
Notes to Editors:
Ledbury Poetry is Inclusive, International, Inspirational
Ledbury Poetry creates live and online programmes throughout the year culminating in Ledbury Poetry Festival each July (30th June – 9th July 2023). Now in its 26th year, it is the largest and most international celebration of poetry and spoken word in the UK.
Ledbury Poetry Player ensures that events are available for everyone around the world to enjoy.
Ledbury Poetry has partnered with organisations in the Herefordshire Cultural Partnership and beyond to produce this project and line-up outstanding volunteering work placements with funding from Arts Council England: Creative Pathways in the Shire
The annual Ledbury Poetry Competition runs 1st April – 24th August 2022. The Judge is Joelle Taylor, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize. Prizes include £1,000 and a week’s poetry course with our partner, Arvon.
Ledbury Poetry Critics is a scheme that mentors 12 critics of colour each year. The programme was founded in 2017 by Ledbury Poetry with Sandeep Parmar and Sarah Howe.
For further information about Ledbury Poetry please contact Becky Shaw: production@ledburypoetry.org.uk
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