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What do Arts & Entertainment in Telford &
Wrekin Council offer?
The team offers two main services:
The Place @ Oakengates which is a multi use centre
including a theatre, library, art gallery, performing arts space
and cafe/bar. A Children's Centre is also based here.
The Arts Development Team which gives support
and advice to local creative practitioners, initiatives and
projects. The Team also delivers a wide range of opportunities
within the community for participation in creative activities and
events.
The Place @ Oakengates
How do I get to The Place @ Oakengates?
Junction 5 off the M54, left onto Rampart Way, left at the next
island onto A442, take first exit off the A442 signposted
Oakengates and take the third exit. Go straight over the first mini
island and turn right at the second mini island and immediately
turn right on to Oakengates Centre Car Park. The Place is adjacent
to the car park.
What car parking facilities do you have?
There is ample free car parking adjacent to The Place.
Do you have disabled/wheelchair access?
Yes, there is disabled parking and access via a ramp to the Theatre
main entrance. There is a lift for wheelchair users for access to
the main auditorium. Please notify the Box Office at the time of
booking if you or a member of your party is a wheelchair user.
Do you have a free mailing list?
Yes, please call the Box Office and give them your name, full
address and contact number and we will mail our next brochure to
you - FREE! Brochures are printed twice a year. We also have a
membership loyalty scheme that entitles members to discounted
tickets for selected shows and priority booking for selected
shows.
How can I find out about The Place's latest
events?
Oakengates Theatre @ The Place has an official
website with full
listings, information on all forthcoming events and online ticket
booking. You can also join our free mailing list to receive our
season brochure.
Arts Development
I am a local artist, what opportunities are there for me to exhibit
my work?
The Place @ Oakengates has a gallery. There
is an annual Open Exhibition to which any artist can submit two
pieces of recent work, see the
Conditions of Entry - Open Exhibition 2008 (PDF 57k). Artists
are also invited to submit work for consideration at any time, see
the
Call for Artists to Exhibit (PDF 14k).
How are arts projects selected?
The Team
seeks external funding from a variety of sources and partnerships
to deliver on a wide variety of objectives often with a social
agenda.
What opportunities are there for local artists to work on
community projects?
The Team offers contracts to
experienced participatory artists interested in working with the
community. Project briefs are advertised through local networks
such Aliss and
Shropshire & Telford Arts
Partnership. Less experienced artists are often given
opportunities to work in support roles.
Arts Development Team
Civic Offices
PO Box 440
Telford
TF3 4WF
Telephone 01952 382360 or 01952 382367 or email
The Arts
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