Escalate Arts Spelthorne is an Arts Council England funded initiative, designed to transform how young people work, design, enjoy and participate in the arts in Spelthorne. The project has been developed in partnership between Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Artswork and Ashford Youth Club, and aims to:

Transform Surrey’s new flagship library in Staines-upon-Thames into a ‘cultural hub’ for the community

Increase engagement with arts and culture locally

Develop creative skills opportunities and infrastructure

Develop youth leadership in the local area