# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: What could County Durham’s creative future look like? Join us as we present our collective vision for culture and the arts in our county.About this EventCounty Durham is full of extraordinary creativity, talent and ambition. Our next Spotlight event will bring together artists, cultural organisations, communities, partners, funders and decision-makers, to reflect on what has been achieved over the past few years, and share our collective vision for the future.Into the Light itself was born out of Durham's City of Culture bid, and our passion is creating more creative opportunities for this community. Together, we're showing how we can take culture and the arts forward, create sustainable career pathways, develop skills, and showcase our ambition to the wider region and beyond. It's an exciting time and we can't wait to present back the key takeaways from our recent events, listening and evaluation; and discuss with you how we continue to contribute to the county’s long-term growth and wellbeing. A packed day, including:Reflections on our journey from the UK City of Culture bid / where we are nowAn inspirational keynote speaker - to be announced Panel discussions and audience Q&AsUpdates on the impact and learning emerging from Into the LightArtists’ Parliament, with creative voices at the heart of the conversationUnveiling of a new Shared Commitment for culture/creativity in County DurhamCollective call to action Networking and a buffet lunchThe Shared Commitment will build on ideas gathered through Into the Light’s events, consultations and work across the county. It will set out a collective ambition for a future in which creativity is visible, valued and accessible - and where County Durham’s talent has the opportunity to thrive.We would love you to be part of the conversation.*Please note that travel bursaries of up to £15 are available for practising and aspiring creative practitioners. Contact intothelight@visitcountydurham.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/spotlight-the-creative-future-were-building/100001991774675672 - **Event Categories**: art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Durham Town Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Durham Town Hall - **lat**: 54.77735329999999 - **long**: -1.5756478 - **full address**: Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/86b2a881d245899696f70abd5ff3f4a1fac4e31ca6bd03661f2d417c1a178524-rimg-w950-h535-dcbdab91-gmir.jpg?v=1781673101 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building being held? - **A:** Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building? - **A:** Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building is organized by Into the Light. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spotlight: The Creative Future We're Building is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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