Y Pwyllgor Diwylliant, y Gymraeg a Chwaraeon

Adolygiad Polisi: Cyfraniad y Celfyddydau a Chwaraeon at Adfywio Cymunedol

Valley and Vale Community Arts

Creative Regeneration; lessons from ten community projects, UK This report by Tin Dwelly, published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation argues the case of creativity as an effective means to help in the regeneration of demoralised, fragmented communities. Creative community projects can foster pride in the area, increase self-confidence and promote neighbourhood solidarity. However, and given the intangible nature of these benefits, they are notoriously difficult to measure systematically. This represents a problem in an era when 'best value’ is the buzzword. Therefore this report is an attempt to harden evidence on the impact that investment in creative activities can have on communities. All projects chosen as case studies are based in Wales and follow the Foundation’s 'Culture makes Communities’ conference held in Swansea in 1999. As well as a description of the case studies, the report includes helpful lists of do’s and don’ts, which arose from the evaluation of each individual project. www.jrf.org.uk Hope this is useful. We believe that Community arts are essential and no luxury and that they can be really effective tools for both individual and community development. As we work towards equal opportunities in arts through positive action we are also reaching those often excluded from mainstream provision and without this there will not be real access to arts and culture in wales for the majority. Please support Community Arts. Wales has such a strong and rich cultural past and present, so please support this into the future. Thank you, Alex

Alex Bowen
Director
Valley and Vale Community Arts
The Sardis Media Centre
Heol Dewi Sant
Betws
Bridgend
CF32 8SU

www.valleyandvale.co.uk