‘Imagine a future’ was a conference for young people across Lancashire which explored how the arts can have a positive influence on the quality of place where we live and work.  It demonstrated how the arts are contributing to and adding value to Lancashire’s creative economy. Twenty-two artists, architects and arts professionals engaged with students and teachers from seventeen different high schools and colleges from across the County.

‘Imagine a future’ is seen as a first step in engaging key partners with young people. We aim to explore how creativity can be used as tool for community engagement and explore ways of working which show how this kind of engagement can make a positive impact on decision-making.

Partners in the conference which was managed and delivered by Mid Pennine Arts,  included: the Northern Way, Elevate East Lancashire, Lancashire Economic Partnership, Lancashire County Council,  and local borough councils and others

A full report on the success of the conference is available by application to the Mid Pennine Office.

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