09.05.06
Cornwall: Europe's First region of culture. What does Cornwall mean to you?

We're campaigning to make Cornwall the first ever European Region of Culture and if the campaign is successful, which we think it will be, there'll be a year long celebration of Cornish Culture in 2010 when Cornwall will be the centre of attention.

Everyone knows there are many different reasons that set Cornwall apart and there'll be many different aspects to the bid but to start it off you are invited to express to the world what Cornwall means to you personally.

Contributions from all ages are welcome, from locals and visitors alike, throughout May. You could send a simple text message, paint a picture, write a poem, send a recipe; it's all up to you. The material will be displayed via workshops, installations and a website culminating a grand display of Cornwall Culture at the Eden Project.

To take part, or to find out more, log on to www.cornwallcutlure.co.uk or visit a Cornwall Culture installation at one of the venues listed below. Or send an image and your thoughts by text to 44(0) 7979 005555.

Main pods can be found at:

Carnglaze Caverns, Liskeard
Shire Hall, Bodmin
Eden Project, St Austell
China Clay Country Park, St Austell
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Lander Gallery, Truro
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Falmouth Art Gallery
St Ives Society of Artists
Tate St Ives
Poldark Mine, Helston
Trevarno Estate, Helston
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
Penlee House, Penzance
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

Mini Pods can be found at:

Sterts Theatre, Liskeard
Lighthouse Gallery, Truro
Great Atlantic Gallery, Falmouth
Belgrave Gallery, St Ives
Salt Gallery, Hayle
Goonhilly Earth Station, Lizard
Trelowarren, Helston
Newlyn Art Gallery Shop, Penzance
Minack Theatre, nr Penzance
St Michaels Mount, Penzance
Goldfish Contemporary Fine Art, Penzance.

For further information please contact Miranda Bird at Cornwall Arts Marketing on 01209 215583 or email Miranda@cam-marketing.co.uk.

The Objective One Programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has invested in Cornwall Arts Marketing, who are leading the Cornwall Region of Culture campaign, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Editor's notes:

Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01872 223439

cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk

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