Powering Arts & Culture

We believe culture and the arts serve as a unifying force, forging connections, igniting passion, and fostering collective purpose.

Projects featured: Meet me at the Sundial / North Cross Subways Murals / Glow in the Dark / The Desire Paths / Petrol Headz / Near Suttona / Love is the Highest Economy / People-Low Profile

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Powering arts and culture

We believe culture and the arts serve as a unifying force, forging connections, igniting passion, and fostering collective purpose.

Plymouth Culture is dedicated to fostering a vibrant cultural ecosystem that nourishes growth, encourages connections, and celebrates the creative spirit of our city.

We serve as a key force that brings together diverse stakeholders, from artists to organisations, to collaborate and innovate, and amplify Plymouth’s cultural richness.

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What’s on culture

Your ultimate guide to arts and culture in Plymouth: explore exhibitions, theatre, live music, and more. Stay up to date with the latest events or get creative yourself. The city is alive with culture—don’t miss a moment!

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We envision a city where culture and the arts thrive at its core, empowering Plymouth to flourish creatively, economically and socially.

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Funding and Opportunities

We provide a broad range of funding for organisations, artists, creatives and more, stimulating our sector to flourish and grow.

Programmes

We have created and deliver a number of programmes that align with our core purpose.

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Sector Support

From events and toolkits, to advisory sessions and the latest funding opportunities, here are some ways we support creatives and arts organisations. 

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“I really like this citywide approach to leadership - I think it sends a message to future leaders that Plymouth is a place where you can progress and have a career because of the range of organisations that took part.”
— Creative Leadership Programme participant
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“Thanks to the funding for this project, we have made contacts with The Box, as well as increased awareness of Plymouth’s Queer District Collective. The project can now continue from this initial stage, growing and continuing to work alongside Plymouth’s archives and LGBTQIA+ communities.”
— QDC on HAZ - High Street Action Zone programme
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