• To provide creative leadership to make arts experiences of the highest quality accessible to all communities in Dorset. To achieve this we will work with a range of individuals and organisations to bring together high profile events and projects celebrating and developing Dorset's creative potential

• To ensure support is given to capacity building within the existing arts infrastructure and that development of such an infrastructure remains sustainable 

• To create opportunities within the county for artists and arts organisations to flourish with confidence through maximising resources in Dorset by application to sources of external investment

• To promote the arts as an agent of development and change for both individuals and communities.

• To increase links within Dorset County Council and with agencies working on a local, regional and national and international level to ensure the service is delivered in an integrated and collaborative way

For any initial queries, please contact Cleo Evans (details at bottom of page).

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The Culture Module

The Culture Module is part of South West Observatory's network of thematic modules and local intelligence providers.

Launched by Culture South West in July 2007, the Culture Module is managed by the regional cultural agencies Joint Executive Board of: Arts Council England, English Heritage, Museums Archives and Libraries Council and Sport England.

For further information visit the following Culture Module web pages: South West Observatory (opens in a new window)

• Arts Development Manager
  Name: Mike Hoskin
  Email: m.hoskin@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224937
  Fax: 01305 224344
  Full details for Mike Hoskin
• Culture and Community Planning Manager
  Name: Pat Pryor
  Email: p.a.pryor@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224078
  Fax: 01305 224344
  Full details for Pat Pryor
• Arts Officer
  Name: Cleo Evans
  Email: cleo.evans@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224244
  Fax: 01305 224344
  Full details for Cleo Evans
• Arts Officer
  Name: Farrell Curran
  Email: f.curran@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224234
  Full details for Farrell Curran
• Arts Information Officer
  Name: Joanna March
  Email: j.march@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 228528
  Fax: 01305 224344
  Full details for Joanna March