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MISSION STATEMENT
People Express aim to offer artistic experiences to excluded and disadvantaged groups that enable people to be seen and heard. The underlying principles of our work are:
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Pioneering high quality, creative challenges
Respecting everyone as individual and equal participants
Developing individual and community strengths
Securing resources and partnerships
Communicating the results of our work
Achieving the highest standards of practice
Leading to:
More participation, new audiences and the creation of art
Enjoyment, enrichment and personal growth
New social interaction
A positive difference in people's lives
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A more inclusive community
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Who We Are
Established in 1990 People Express is the only professional community arts organisation in South Derbyshire.
We are an unincorporated registered charity managed by a voluntary committee of local people and long term funders.
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What We Do
People Express is at the forefront of the regeneration, social inclusion and long term community development of the district.
We pro-actively build partnerships within the statutory, education and voluntary sectors that will enable us to respond effectively to the needs of the community.
Community groups and professional artists are brought together to develop projects that offer artistic experiences that enable people to be seen and heard.
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What We Can Offer
People Express prioritise work with groups that face barriers to participating in the arts. We provide advice, support with fundraising and access to a wide range of artists, equipment and materials.
For further information please contact People Express on 01283 552962 or email enquiries@ people-express.org.uk
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Where We Are
People Express’ fully accessible premises are located at Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage and Arts Centre on West Street.
At Sharpe’s you’ll also find a large collection of local pottery and exhibitions, The Magic Attic (a collection of newspapers, photographs and family records run by volunteers), an on-site cafe, a programme of activities and events and a fully equipped conference room for hire.
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