By 2030, we hope that Dumfries and Galloway’s distinctive creativity, culture and heritage will have an international profile and be renowned for their contribution to the region’s economy and quality of life.
Read the Cultural Strategy for Dumfries and Galloway 2022 to 2030 - Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Remit
The remit of the Cultural Partnership is to:
- support the cultural sector as a whole to contribute to Dumfries and Galloway's economy, wellbeing and international profile
- facilitate the cultural sector working together to develop and deliver strategic priorities
- increase the visibility and impact of all those working in culture in Dumfries and Galloway
- support and improve the working environment, conditions and rewards for all those working in culture in Dumfries and Galloway
- manage the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Fund
Thematic groups
An initial draft diagram showing potential organisations to be involved in these groups and their operations.
Culture and Sector Governance and Fair Work
This work promotes and shapes best practice regionally for:
- fair work
- equality
- diversity and inclusion
- health and safety
- governance in cultural organisations
Culture and Place and Community Wealth-Building
This work involves cross sector working, developing our contributions to place initiatives and identifying new income streams for culture.
Culture and Education and Skills
This work supports and initiates education and skills development in culture.
Culture and Community Health and Wellbeing
This work supports and initiates wellbeing through culture.
Culture and Visitor Economy
This work develops our international profile, regional identity and marketing.
Membership
Founder members:
- DG Unlimited
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Heritage Network
- South of Scotland Enterprise
The membership of the thematic groups will involve a wider group of stakeholders.