A Brighter Future for Grimsby – GY28 – a regional gathering

A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR GRIMSBY - A REGIONAL GATHERING

This is a cross-sector event taking place under Luke Jerram’s stunning Helios (Sun) installation, aimed at creatives, arts organisations, place-makers, regeneration teams, local authorities and community groups highlighting case studies, strategic insights and providing an overview of some of the creative and cultural work happening in Grimsby.

A chance to connect regionally, the day will shine a spotlight on culture's role in ‘renewal’ and in fostering pride in place and in tackling are challenges.

Hear about Grimsby's ambitions and why this makes the town a strong contender for UK Town of Culture 2028.

9.45 – Networking and refreshments

10.30 - Welcome by from Andrew Race Grimsby Minster followed by Introduction from James Trowsdale - Create NEL

10.45 - Keynote

11.10 - Chris Cook – NELC, Marmot Place and what this means for North East Lincs

11.40 - Unseen Arts, Culture House, Our Big Picture - Our Ambitions, Our Journeys (more to be announced)

12.30 - Lunch with activities from What if We Create / People Make Grimsby and Unseen Arts

1.30pm - Keynote 2 - Grace Bower - Creative Presenter and Producer - Reimagining Rotherham / Children’s Capital of Culture

2pm - OPTIONAL BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR GRIMSBY / GY 28 CREATIVES FORUM

plus OPTIONAL TOURS

More speakers to be announced

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