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ARTS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDING 2005/06.

1. The Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage has considered a report on

applications for project partnership funding from groups planning to organise arts projects for Hampshire residents. The County Council is able to utilise broad powers under the Local Government Act 1972 to provide financial support for the arts.

2. A wide range of project proposals has been received for 2005/06 following recent efforts to publicise the fund especially with regard to priority arts forms such as arts, crafts, literature and lens based media. The sum of £4,750 has been allocated to 16 different independent arts organisations covering concerts, drama, festivals, opera, and a mobile community centre for those living in isolated areas.

3. The County Council also runs a Two for One Award scheme, a successful initiative that fosters a positive relationship between business and the arts. By matching new sponsorship valued between £200 and £500 an incentive is provided to arts organisations to find more sponsors.