Organisations
The Creative Unit, Cornwall County Council
The Creative Unit was formed in late 2006 in response to the increasing recognition of Cornwall’s flourishing creative industries sector. It is an innovative amalgam of the County Council’s former Arts Office and Creative Kernow, an independent creative industries development agency. The Unit is core-funded by the County Council and the staff team work within the Council’s staffing structure; Arts Council England, South West contributes funding via the Creative Kernow Partnership to support the delivery of a number of strands of the Unit’s programme. The Partnership Board draws its members from across the sector and meets on a regular basis to guide the work of the Unit.
What are the creative industries? This is a relatively new term used to describe a collection of diverse sectors that span the subsidised, voluntary and commercial spectrum, but which are united by their creative roots. It includes: advertising, architecture, crafts, dance, design, literature, music, film and video, TV and radio, interactive software, theatre and visual arts. It is estimated that over 10,000 people in Cornwall are employed in the creative industries sector and that they contribute more than 5% of the overall economy. Most importantly they have scope for economic growth and the potential to contribute towards a spirit of creativity for all. This is why the time is right for the Council to take a more proactive role. We are involved in a range of projects including:
- Advocacy work
- Cornwall Arts Partnership – mainstreaming projects undertaken in collaboration with district councils and the Arts Council
- Cornwall Design Forum
- Development of Music Industry Forum
- Development of a Creative Industries Sector Strategy for Cornwall
- Development of a Cultural Strategy for Cornwall
- European Region of Culture Campaign
- Funding and signposting advice
- Funding of key Strategic Clients
- Research and dissemination work
You can contact us at:
The Creative Unit, Cornwall County Council
Krowji
The Old Grammar School
West Park
Redruth
Cornwall TR15 3AJ
Tel: 01209 315619
Fax: 01209 315751
Email: kroberton@cornwall.gov.uk