Creativity and culture

We are committed to harnessing the city’s creative energy and maximising the role it plays in Plymouth’s social, community and economic life.

Our aim is to improve the level and profile of arts activity and raise the city's profile regionally and nationally.

In 2004 we set up Creative Plymouth, a partnership of key players from creative industries who are working together to tap into the creative talent in the city and improve the economy and the environment as part of Plymouth’s revival.

The city’s creative industries include solo artists, craftsmen and musicians through to small media companies, theatres and huge media conglomerates.

Our Arts Development Unit supports a number of clients and provides advice and information for members of the public, artists, voluntary and statutory agencies and arts organisations.

On these pages you will find information on arts initiatives and projects taking place across the city and places to visit, including museums, art galleries, theatres and cinemas, as well as live music venues.

There is a section on heritage and history, with information on education workshops, conservation projects and researching family history and you will also find links to a wide range of online records and archives.