North West Challenge Fund
Archived
Archives and artefacts
Arts, culture and heritage
Built heritage
Community and neighbourhood development
Craft and design
Cultural heritage
Cultural, events and festivals
Performing arts
Urban development
Verbal arts
Visual arts and media
Causeway Coast and Glens
Derry City and Strabane
Large (over £60,000)
Medium (up to £60,000)
Overview
Ministerial approval was received to distribute the fund in two strands: a £3.2m challenge fund for capital projects capable of making a significant contribution to regeneration and arts provision in the area and £0.8m for a piece of iconic artwork in the civic realm to mark the regeneration of the city.
A Steering Group, comprising representatives from DCAL, DSD, Arts Council, Ilex and Derry City Council, was established to oversee distribution of the fund.
To date six projects have been approved with funding allocations as follows:
- Waterside Theatre - £777,000
- The Playhouse Theatre - £416,000
- An Gaeláras - £363,000
- The Gasyard - £312,000
- The Void Gallery - £137,000
- The Verbal Arts Centre - £45,000
- Nerve Centre £250,000 + £750,000