The journey so far
CDCEP is here to create more opportunities for culture to change lives for the better across County Durham. We’re a diverse collective of experts working in and passionate about the cultural sector in County Durham.
As representatives of culture in County Durham, it’s important that we are as representative of our cultural community as possible. We always welcome new members, perspectives and ideas.
Find out how you could join us
Equality in Durham
As representatives of culture in County Durham, it’s important that we are as representative of our cultural community as possible. We always welcome new members, perspectives and ideas.
The beauty of our coastline, hills and dales and out remarkable city, together with our Christian heritage, our history of hard and dangerous work in mines, in engineering, at sea and in farming communities, is celebrated and remembered through our art, theatre, music, museums and events.
Organisations represented on the CDCEP Board
- The Auckland Project
- Beamish
- Bowes
- Create North
- Durham Cathedral
- Durham County Council
- Durham County Cricket Club
- Durham Music Service
- Durham University
- East Durham Creates
- Elysium Theatre
- Event International
- The Forge
- The History Centre
- Locomotion
- Northern Heartlands
- North Pennines AONB
- Raby Castle
- Redhills
- TIN Arts
- Ushaw
- Visit County Durham
- The Witham
Regional and national stakeholders
200 million
Million heritage visits saved through a reduction in GP and psychotherapy appointments
Over 4 billion
Culture contributes around £4billion to the economy.
200 million
Million heritage visits saved through a reduction in GP and psychotherapy appointments
Upcoming opportunities
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Durham networking event
23rd August 2021, 7pmThe difference that culture makes is deep and far reaching
Annual event
23rd August 2021, 7pmFrom tenders to training we seek out what’s coming up and bring these opportunities together in one place for you.
Equal arts conference
23rd August 2021, 7pmWe are looking to work with artists with experience or an interest in working with older people