Archive: this funding announcement was made in November 2022.
In November 2022, Buxton Opera House announced its selection as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation for 2023–2026, with £300,000 a year in funding.
The 2022 announcement said Arts Council England planned to invest £446 million a year in 990 organisations under its 2023–2026 programme.
The Opera House was one of 276 organisations newly joining the portfolio. The Arts Council’s figures counted 950 National Portfolio Organisations and 40 Investment Principles Support Organisations among the 990 funded organisations.
Paul Kerryson, the Opera House’s CEO at the time, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to become a National Portfolio Organisation, and to have been granted a total fund of £900,000 from Arts Council England over the next three years. This grant is awarded to support our artistic and community work, and to bring high-quality, diverse and collaborative productions to Buxton. In these tough economic times, this funding is hugely welcomed and will help to sustain the future of Buxton Opera House. This award demonstrates confidence in the artistic and economic impact of Buxton Opera House and its activities. Thank you to Arts Council England for their investment in Buxton and the High Peak.”
Arts Council England Chief Executive, Darren Henley, said: “Together, each of the 990 organisations that have been offered funding today will contribute to a portfolio that is rich, varied and truly national. This is our widest ever spread of investment across the country, ensuring that many more people will have access to a wider choice of exceptional art, culture and creative opportunities on their doorsteps. We are in tough times but we must remember creativity brings with it extraordinary dividends, boosting our country’s economic growth, creating jobs, bringing communities closer together, and making us happier as individuals. Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits it brings, and with this investment, we believe we’ve taken a decisive step towards making that vision a reality.”
The Opera House said in 2022 that 34% of its income came from ticket sales, with the remainder from other sources.
For all the latest programme of events at Buxton Opera House, go to buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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