What project activity do you do?

Resounding Out, 2004 to present
A three-year musical residency project involving the world-renowned ‘The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields’ orchestra began in 2001 and came to a close in 2003. However the legacy of the project still continues and works with local musicians to produce a range of exciting musical opportunities for the borough. Five community musicians who have been involved in the project from the beginning are setting up and managing various projects throughout the year including the Family Music Day activity in the autumn.

Rec-Create
Arts and recreation project that has been devised across Colchester Leisure Services to use the arts as a tool for engaging rural communities. In 2005 the second year of the project will see community events held in Tiptree and Boxted. Health Walks launched on Tiptree Heath. New arts based cycle trail launched. Intergenerational project taking place in Birch and Stanway.

Family Sculpture Weekend
Fun filled art activity based at Highwoods Country Park and other countryside areas outside of the town. The project encourages people of all ages to make sculptures, big and small!

If you want to find out more about other educational and arts activities on offer at the Country Park or next year's family sculpture activity contact 01206 853588

World Aids Day
Colchester Borough Council, the Mercury Theatre and Colchester Gay Switchboard work together to produce a festival of visual art and original drama performances in conjunction with local schools, agencies and community groups to increase young peoples understanding of the risks of HIV and AIDS.

If you would like to become involved with any of the above project activities contact Arts Development on arts.culture@colchester.gov.uk or Tel: 01206 282917