Cultural Co-ordinator Programme

The 2007-09 Cultural Co-ordinator Programme is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Scottish Arts Council. It is a second, enhanced phase of the Cultural Co-ordinators in Scottish schools initiative which was established to offer opportunities for young people (both within and out with school hours) to see and take part in a broad range of cultural experiences including the performing and creative arts, literature, heritage, moving image and architecture.

Who are we?

Scottish Borders Council has a team of three Cultural Co-ordinators.

Cultural Co-ordinator Manager - Lisa Denham
As manager of the Cultural Co-ordinator team Lisa will be building key strategic networks and partnership working, and will liaise closely with the Scottish Arts Council to monitor and evaluate the programme.
Contact Lisa

Cultural Co-ordinator (Moving image) - Mary Morrison
Mary will work closely with primary and secondary schools in the Borders to enhance their use and knowledge of moving image resources in the classroom. There will also be support for the development of demonstration projects – for example using archive film footage, using projected footage in live drama performances etc. A Film Education Programme will be developed not only in schools, but also in local cinemas, art centres, museums and galleries.
Contact Mary

Cultural Co-ordinator (Outreach) - Susanne Batchelor
The outreach programme aims to increase and enhance opportunities for children and young people to participate in a wide range of cultural activities. Susanne will work closely with local theatres, museums/galleries, libraries, and archives to help build and develop education and outreach programmes. Susanne will also liaise between the national companies and schools to ensure that opportunities to participate in education and outreach activities are maximised.
Contact Susanne

Summer Programme Out Now!

Youngsters across the Borders are being given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of arts activities over the summer holidays, thanks to a new Summer Arts Programme 2008. Designed by Scottish Borders Council’s Cultural Co-ordinator Team, the new Summer Arts Programme offers 8–14 year olds the opportunity to take part in various activities including story-telling, animation, circus skills and dance and drama.

Download the Summer Arts Programme or the Summer Activities Pullout (from the June Newsletter)