Supported by the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, the is a chance to collaborate, debate and celebrate. The programme was launched and first commissions announced on Thursday 3 March 2016.
From advanced manufacturing to award-winning theatre, internationally acclaimed art and design, groundbreaking research and world-class talent, the Year of Making ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 2016 will showcase the diversity of skill to be found thriving in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and offer opportunities for local, regional and international businesses to engage with the cultural sector.
In 2012-13 the Arts and Culture Industries generated £15.1 billion in turnover (an increase of 26 per cent since 2010) and for every pound spent on arts and culture, an additional £1.06 is generated in the economy.
Through cross-sector collaboration, the Year of Making ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 2016 will demonstrate to regional and international audiences that ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is a skilled city with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. It will create a narrative for ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ that reflects its making heritage and projects it into the future, showcasing the city as a great place to live, work, study and invest.
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is a city that makes people, from theatre makers, music makers, health makers, art makers, education makers to business makers. Year of Making is our opportunity to showcase this.
Professor Vanessa Toulmin
Director of City and Cultural Engagement
Incorporating five core themes: Art & Design, Manufacturing & Industry, Film & Literature, Heritage & Placemaking, and Music & Performance, the Year of Making ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 2016 features an exciting programme of festivals, theatre, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events offering a unique opportunity to unlock hidden talent and break down barriers.
The Year of Making ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 2016 is led by ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Culture Consortium, with partners the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Hallam University, Chamber of Commerce, Made in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ City Council. An Advisory Group is creating links between each industry sectors with members from a range of organisations including both Universities, RIBA, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ City Council, Cutlers Company, Assay Office, Made in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and the wider business community.
Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Cultural Engagement at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and Chair of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Cultural Consortium said: “ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is a city that makes people, from theatre makers, music makers, health makers, art makers, education makers to business makers. Year of Making is our opportunity to showcase this by providing a crucible of creativity for residents, visitors and the next generation of would be makers, whether born here or wanting to make their future in our city.
"The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is proud to demonstrate its commitment to the city through this partnership, as the University was founded by the people of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ for the children of the people of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.â€