Arts Thurrock

Arts Thurrock Arts Thurrock is the local Council's umbrella organisation for creative & artistic Societies from all parts of Thurrock. Support in applying for grant aid.

Its previous title was Thurrock Arts Council. https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/arts-and-culture/arts-and-culture-in-thurrock Thurrock Arts Council was formed in 1960 by the Thurrock Urban District Council to provide an umbrella organisation for all the arts groups in Thurrock. TAC is a democratic organisation that has administered grant funding on behalf of Thurrock Council and other funders in Thurro

ck. Associate Membership is free and open to any group, organisation, or individual by application to the executive committee. After a year as an associate member, full membership may be awarded, and constituted organisations can apply for funding. Thurrock Arts Council works with community organisations, council departments, Arts Council England and professional arts organisations such as Royal Opera House Thurrock, to provide opportunities for excellence and participation across the artistic spectrum.
· A central body for the proactive development, promotion, and management of community arts in Thurrock
· Increase funding opportunities for TAC members to develop their own work
· Encourage and instigate new arts activities, organisations, and events in Thurrock
· Bring new participants and diversity to the arts in Thurrock
· Ensure a thriving arts community with real and sustainable opportunity for growth
· Promote the development of dedicated community arts spaces
Why be a member? Being part of a larger organisation with greater influence within the area of Thurrock. Sharing news of activities with a wider audience. Help in planning to avoid clashes with similar events. Opportunities to join with other groups in shared events. Support of Thurrock CVS
Thurrock Arts Council updated its brand name in 2017 to become Arts Thurrock

Arts Thurrock has a new Chairperson, Dave Honeywell and a new Vice Chair, Claire Mason - both from our local Brass Bands...
30/07/2025

Arts Thurrock has a new Chairperson, Dave Honeywell and a new Vice Chair, Claire Mason - both from our local Brass Bands Societies. This page will no longer be updated, but will remain in place as an extra admin for the attached Public Facebook Group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artsinthurrock

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Thurrock Arts Council - Our Story

Thurrock Arts Council was formed in 1960 by the Thurrock Urban District Council to provide an umbrella organisation for all the arts groups in Thurrock. TAC is a democratic organisation that has administered grant funding on behalf of Thurrock Council and other funders in Thurrock. Its mission is to promote the activities of member societies; provide opportunities for them to share ideas and expertise; ensure their events are evenly spread over the year to give residents access to the greatest possible variety of experiences. Our members ensure there is a presence at local showground events and community fairs. Associate Membership is free and open to any group, organisation, or individual by application to the executive committee. After a year as an associate member, full membership may be awarded, and constituted organisations can apply for funding. Thurrock Arts Council works with community organisations, council departments, Arts Council England and professional arts organisations such as Royal Opera House Thurrock, to provide opportunities for excellence and participation across the artistic spectrum. · A central body for the proactive development, promotion, and management of community arts in Thurrock · Increase funding opportunities for TAC members to develop their own work · Encourage and instigate new arts activities, organisations, and events in Thurrock · Bring new participants and diversity to the arts in Thurrock · Ensure a thriving arts community with real and sustainable opportunity for growth · Promote the development of dedicated community arts spaces Why be a member? Being part of a larger organisation with greater influence within the area of Thurrock. Sharing news of activities with a wider audience. Help in planning to avoid clashes with similar events. Opportunities to join with other groups in shared events. Support in applying for grant aid. Support of Thurrock CVS Thurrock Arts Council rebranded in 2017 to become Arts Thurrock