The Courtauld to reopen after major modernisation project
Rendering of the Redeveloped Great Room. Photo: Nissen Richards Studio.
LONDON
.- One of the UKs greatest art collections will have a magnificent new setting when The Courtauld, one of the worlds leading centres for the study of art history, research and conservation, opens its historic central London gallery in late 2021. The reopening follows a major transformation to restore its grandeur and create state-of-the-art facilities, which is supported by £9.5 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and generous donations from foundations, individuals and other supporters.
In addition to the funding made possible by National Lottery players, who raise £30 million every week for good causes in the UK, The Courtauld would particularly like to thank the philanthropists Sir Leonard and Lady Blavatnik, and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, for their lead donation of £10 million to Courtauld Connects. The Blavatnik F
THE upcoming Shakespeare North Playhouse has been given a £3m boost as part of a government protection package for the cultural and heritage sector from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The playhouse, which is under construction in Prescot, has been successful in a bid for a Capital Kickstart Grant of £3m from the Government. The funding is part of the £1.57bn package established to protect the UK’s culture and heritage sector from the economic impact of COVID-19. The £3m awarded – one of the largest grant sums allocated as part of this scheme – recognises the detrimental impact that COVID-19 has had on wider fundraising efforts to support The Playhouse, which is due to open in 2022.
Bangor Courthouse to be regenerated into community events hub
Building to transform from courthouse to festival hub
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Bangor Courthouse is to be regenerated into a community events hub, with Justice Minister Naomi Long sealing the deal today.
The transfer of ownership of Bangor’s iconic courthouse to the town’s Open House Festival has finally been completed.
A RESTORATION project has been given a major lift after receiving almost half-a-million pounds in government funding. The huge sum has been awarded to Brighton and Hove City Council to support work on the Royal Pavilion Estate regeneration project. It will be used to fund the refurbishments of Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange and Studio Theatres.
READ MORE: The Grade I listed Corn Exchange was built in the early 19th century for the Prince Regent as his riding house and supper room, and features unique heritage features including the widest span timber frame in the country. The restoration of the site began in 2017.
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