Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridgeshire Relaunches

published Feb 17, 2008
Wysing Arts Centre Cambridgeshire Relaunches
Wysing Arts Centre (WAC), a thriving and visionary rural arts centre situated on the outskirts of Cambridge in Bourn, has relaunched following a �1.7million redevelopment programme with new buildings designed by Hawkins Brown.

Shortly after the relaunch principal funder - Arts Council England, East - announced a boost in core funding to the organisation, counting Wysing Arts Centre among the 35 centres of excellence in the region to benefit from a �32 million investment programme 2008-11.

The rural arts centre in Cambridgeshire has provided accommodation and support to artists since 1989 and has made a significant contribution to the UK's visual arts output.

With new facilities in place Wysing Arts Centre will fast establish itself as a national and international centre of excellence for the development of artists, making an impact beyond its geographical location, as well as closer to home.