The University of Liverpool has joined the Liverpool Culture Network and is now part of a membership of more than 60 arts and cultural organisations across the city region.
Home to a rich and vibrant cultural offer, spanning centuries, cultures, and genres, the University now stands alongside some of the most iconic cultural institutions and grassroots initiatives in the region. Together, members of the Network share a commitment to collaboration and a shared passion for showcasing the transformative power of arts and culture.
The Liverpool Culture Network works to:
- Promote arts and cultural activity across the region
- Enhance networking between organisations
- Co-create joint programming
- Create a platform for shared learning between and beyond its members.
Dr Matt Greenhall, Director of Libraries, Museums and Galleries, University of Liverpool, said: “We’re delighted to become part of the Liverpool Culture Network. Our cultural exhibitions, events, concerts and festivals engage, inspire and excite audiences from all over the world.
“We’re excited to collaborate with this group of passionate organisations that are united by a belief in the transformative power of arts and culture for individuals, communities and society.
“As signatories of the Liverpool Arts and Culture Race Equality Manifesto, we are especially committed to ensuring that our cultural programmes and organisations are accessible, inclusive, representative and diverse.”
The University’s cultural assets include:
- Libraries, Museums and Galleries, home to over 50,000 objects, 5,500 pieces of fine art and sculpture, and two miles of archives and special collections
- The Tung Auditorium, showcases a vibrant programme of over 140 performances a year from a diverse range of artists, based locally, nationally and internationally.
- Liverpool Literary Festival, attracting leading authors and performers to the city each year
- The Samuel Beckett Festival, hosted by the Institute of Irish Studies, which inspires debate, performance and scholarship
- Ness Gardens, a place of retreat and inspiration for Wirral residents and visitors alike and custodian of an extensive plant collection, including national collections of Alder, Birch and Sorbus (Mountain Ash).
Professor Fiona Beveridge, Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences added: “Working in partnership with cultural organisations enables us to support their ambitions and engage staff and students in the very rich LCR cultural landscape. We look forward to being active members of the Culture Network and to supporting its core aims and values.”
To find out more about the Liverpool Culture Network, visit https://culturenetwork.co.uk