24/10/2023
Strand Arts Centre Receives £4m Levelling-Up Fund
The Strand Arts Centre in east Belfast, Northern Ireland's last remaining Picturehouse, has been awarded more than £4 million from the UK government's Levelling-up Fund.
The investment will see a major renovation of the historic Picturehousem into a sustainable, versatile arts space.
Planned renovation of the Strand will include:
• three flexible spaces for live theatre and music performances and film
• two drama and dance studios
• rooms for activities such as filmmaking, animation, music and DJ production
• a rooftop view looking over East Belfast
• a new cafe and bar
It is expected that renovation of the landmark building will have an important impact on the surrounding area, with expected benefits including:
• increased engagement in the arts
• opportunity for local people to build new skills
• access to quality creative activities and events
The investment will see a major renovation of the historic Picturehousem into a sustainable, versatile arts space.
Planned renovation of the Strand will include:
• three flexible spaces for live theatre and music performances and film
• two drama and dance studios
• rooms for activities such as filmmaking, animation, music and DJ production
• a rooftop view looking over East Belfast
• a new cafe and bar
It is expected that renovation of the landmark building will have an important impact on the surrounding area, with expected benefits including:
• increased engagement in the arts
• opportunity for local people to build new skills
• access to quality creative activities and events
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