Blackburn arts hub to celebrate '10 wonderful years' with special event
The Bureau Centre for the Arts is inviting the public to celebrate a major milestone as it marks 10 years of creative community work in Blackburn.
Founded in 2015, the not-for-profit arts organisation has become a home for grassroots creativity, providing space and support for artists, performers, and residents from all walks of life.
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary, The Bureau is hosting a special evening on Thursday, April 24, with a full programme of events open to the public at its Exchange Street home. Activities will include speeches, building tours, an archive exhibition, networking opportunities and live music.
The celebration will be split into three time slots to help manage numbers and ensure everyone can enjoy the space:
4.30 to 5.30pm: Formal reception with speeches, a toast to the next 10 years, exhibition launch and tours
5.30 to 6.30pm: Networking and nibbles, with the chance to meet the team and talk about future plans
6.30 to 8.30pm: Informal gathering with music, an open bar, and a café
The Bureau, based in the heart of Blackburn, was created as an artist-led community space to make the arts more accessible.
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Since launching, it has delivered exhibitions, performances, workshops, and cultural events that offer creative opportunities for everyone.
The centre has focused on removing barriers to the arts by providing low-cost and subsidised sessions, along with volunteering opportunities and support for emerging artists.
In a joint statement, directors Kerris, Leonie, Sorrel, Kevin, and Annie said: 'We would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has been involved and has supported us over the years and invite you to celebrate with us on Thursday 24th April.'
Places are limited to 60 people at a time, so guests are encouraged to book into one of the three celebration sessions.
For more information or to RSVP, visit thebureaublackburn.co.uk.
The centre and staff have suffered some turbulent times over the past decade, surviving the Covid-19 pandemic, a devastating fire and spiralling costs, but have rallied to meet the challenges head-on to continue to give people in Blackburn access to the arts.
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