“"Harlow has never been short of cultural talent. It’s time we gave it a bigger stage, with opportunities reaching communities right across our town. Through these £75,000 grants, we’re backing our artists, our storytellers and our extraordinary cultural spaces. From helping young writers find their voice to bringing communities together through theatre and festivals, this investment will open doors and give more people the chance to create. Our new Arts and Cultural Quarter will give Harlow an outstanding home for live music, art and performance. Alongside it, we’re backing the people and places that bring culture to life in neighbourhoods across Harlow. Building Harlow’s Future is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about a town alive with creativity, opportunity and pride. These grants will help the people who preserve our past and celebrate who we are inspire a whole new generation."
“"There is so much creativity in Harlow, and these grants will help more people discover it, enjoy it and get involved themselves. Whether it’s a young person sharing their first story, someone finding confidence through acting or neighbours coming together at a festival, these projects will make a real difference. With new cultural facilities taking shape and local organisations bringing exciting ideas to life across the town, there is so much to look forward to. I can’t wait to see these projects welcome new faces and help more people discover what they can do."
