Arts & Books are delighted to announce further support for the building of the new literature agency from Arts Council England, South West. Fittingly, this announcement will be made tomorrow evening at the annual Charles Causley celebration in Eagle House Hotel, Launceston.Assistance from Arts Council England will enable Arts & Books to begin the process of establishing an independent Board of Trustees for the new agency, and to start fund raising for the activities planned. The support also allows Arts & Books to work alongside Charles Causley Trust towards the joint aim of locating the agency in offices in Charles Causley's house at Cyprus Well.
We will be recruiting a Board of Trustees early in 2009 and fund raising preparation begins immediately.
The new agency will enable and nurture literature activity in the South west of England. It is founded on the simple belief that literature activity should be accessible to all. It will be a new, idealistic, passionate and devoted supporter of the Literature Sector. Its aim is to benefit and grow literature activity in every community, accessible to everyone. Awards schemes will be available for non-profit organisations to fund events, Literature Development Workers, and Writing Residencies.
