The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a new recipient of Arts Council England funding for 2023 – 2026. In total Arts Council England are investing £446 million per annum to bring art, culture and creativity to more people, in more places, across the country. The Lightbox is one of 276 organisations of all shapes and sizes that have been awarded the funding.
Arts Council England are boosting spending in arts, museums and libraries in villages, towns and cities where investment is currently too low. The Lightbox is hugely grateful and proud to have been recognised in the new portfolio, which will deliver Arts Council’s most varied and ambitious programme yet. This is even more important in tough economic times, when arts, museums and libraries offer comfort, distraction and everyday wonders to communities, and investment in creative talent and organisations will drive growth in our world leading creative industries.
The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a diverse cultural programme which includes exhibitions featuring world – renown artists, local heritage, talks and tours, social events and arts and crafts workshops for all ages. To find out more visit thelightbox.org.uk