Heritage Forum

The North East Culture Partnership (NECP) is the organisation responsible for theCase of Culture(C4C), a visionary strategy for regional cultural growth.NECP consists of the seven North East Local Authorities, the region’s five universities, colleges, the North East Chamber of Commerce, individuals from the sector and representatives of Historic England and Arts Council England, working together to

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The North East Culture Partnership and Historic England are teaming up again to present a regional heritage forum.

Discovery Museum (The Great Hall)

<h3>The North East Culture Partnership and Historic England are once again working in partnership to present a regional heritage forum.</h3> This is an opportunity for heritage organisations and practitioners in the sector to come together to discuss key issues.This free event follows on from the well-received heritage forum held in April 2023, giving North East heritage organisations and practitioners the opportunity to discuss key issues, share ideas, and support increased partnership working.Issues to be discussed include opportunities for the heritage sector within the North East Devolution Deal, and an exploration of the wide variety of learning and skills development across the heritage sector. Topics will be explored through presentations, Q&As and breakout sessions. A delegate pack and information about heritage and the North East Combined Authority can be downloaded from <a href="https://www.case4culture.org.uk/north-east-heritage-forum-24/" title="https://www.case4culture.org.uk/north-east-heritage-forum-24/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">North East Heritage Forum 2024 - The Case for Culture North East</a>The first part of the forum is focused on opportunities for the heritage sector within the North East Devolution Deal. Speakers are:Tom Frater, Regional Director - North East and Yorkshire, Historic EnglandMark Adamson, Principal Sectoral Growth and Delivery Manager, North East Combined AuthorityAlison Clark, Head of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Durham County Council, with DCC the NECA portfolio holder for Culture, Sport and TourismHeather Orton, Principal Manager for Housing and Infrastructure, North East Combined AuthorityThis will include Q&As.The second session will explore a variety of learning and skills development and community engagement across the heritage sector through a series of quick-fire presentations. Speakers / topics for the second session include:Tess Gale, Historic England Sector Resilience and Skills Director gives a national perspective including the skills required for retro fitting buildings.Learning STEM subjects in heritage spaces showcasing an project Museums Northumberland is doing with Northumbria University with Dr Carol Davenport, Associate Professor and Director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University and Liz Ferguson, Learning Manager, Museums Northumberland.Sofia Barton, a multidisciplinary artist based in Newcastle, whose work tells stories of the culturally diverse heritage of North East England.John Castling, Archaeology Curator at The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland on pathways into a career in archaeology, joined by archaeology student Annabelle Scullion.Michelle Stone, Principal Skills Manager, North East Combined AuthorityThe final part of the forum is a break out session where small groups will discuss and agree their main takeaways from the event.The forum will be chaired by Carol Pyrah, a seasoned heritage professional who is currently CEO of Urban Green Newcastle and Chair and a Trustee of the England, North Committee of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Carol has previously held leadership positions at English Heritage and Historic England and has a track record in place-based regeneration projects. She is passionate about the role of local places to foster civic pride and community cohesion.Thank you to StageText who will be providing live captions.The forum is followed by optional networking with a cash bar to 6.45pm, and the opportunity to see the recently opened exhibition Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution. The cafe at the Discovery Museum will be open during the day if you need to have lunch before the forum starts at 1.30pm.A limited number of Freelance Attendance Bursaries have been made available, supported by the North East Culture Partnership, Historic England and Durham County Council. 28 applications were received and all are being given an attendance bursary. Thank you to Tyne &amp; Wear Archives &amp; Museums for providing the venue.

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