An introduction to the cultural commissioning programme by Jessica Herris

1. Cultural Commissioning Programme
• Arts & cultural organisations better
able to engage with public sector
commissioning
• Public service commissioners more
aware of potential for arts & cultural
organisations to deliver outcomes
(c) Joe Magee, commissioned by Create Gloucestershire

2. Cultural Commissioning Programme
Audiences
• Arts organisations,
museums, library services
• Public service commissioners:
• Health sector
• Local authorities
• Policy makers and
influencers
Royal Exchange Theatre: Age Friendly Manchester Cultural Offer
programme. Photographer: Liam McCormick.

3. Cultural Commissioning Programme
Next steps: July 16 – Dec 17
Landmarks by Laura Ford commissioned by Willis Newson. Photography:
Jim Wileman
•Maintain / develop influence
nationally to encourage policies and
support for cultural commissioning
•Secure recognition of practical work
and achievements on the ground by
national bodies
•Enable organisations involved in
cultural commissioning on the ground
to draw on national recognition to
strengthen their work

4. Cultural Commissioning Programme:
more information
• Cultural Commissioning Programme
www.ncvo.org/CCProg
• Resources, evidence, toolkits
https://knowhownonprofit.org/fund
ing/cultural-commissioning?=ncvo-
cultural-commissioning
In-residence artist Jeni McConnell and In-Situ artists Kerry Morrison
exploring use of recycled library books
Contact: Jessica Harris, Cultural Commissioning Programme Manager, Jessica.harris@ncvo.org.uk