Case study
Over £4 million invested in Belfast arts sector (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Over £4 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been awarded to renovate the last remaining Picturehouse in Northern Ireland.
Restoring The Strand
Funding will renovate the Strand, a historic Picturehouse in East Belfast. It will be transformed into a versatile arts space.
Restorations to The Strand include:
- three flexible spaces for live theatre and music performances and film
- two drama and dance studios
- rooms for activities such as filmmaking, animation, music and DJ production
- a rooftop view looking over East Belfast
- a new cafe and bar
Benefits of this funding
Renovation to this landmark building will have an important impact on the surrounding area.
The benefits include:
- increased engagement in the arts
- opportunity for local people to build new skills
- access to quality creative activities and events
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Updates to this page
Published 23 October 2023