The best quality of life for a market town.

We want Newark to be the best market town to live in – where culture is part of everyone’s lives, where everyone has access to cultural experiences, and where creativity informs the way we live. We want to celebrate Newark as a place that nurtures talent and cares for communities.

Activating and reinvigorating spaces.

We want Newark to be the best market town to live in – where culture is part of everyone’s lives, where everyone has access to cultural experiences, and where creativity informs the way we live. We want to celebrate Newark as a place that nurtures talent and cares for communities.

Deep glow, rather than surface shine.

Newark is a place of deep glow rather than surface shine. Unlocking its gems and telling the stories of world class creativity is the opportunity. Connecting people, celebrating talent, increasing participation and building capacity will inspire change.

Investing in what people do best.

Made in Newark will look to support communities that are already doing great things to thrive. This means developing a detailed understanding of what’s happening in different communities to build on what’s already here.

Creativity brings people together. Everyone can be involved. Made in Newark will build opportunities to make, talk, celebrate our communities and their creativity.

Working together across the community.

Bringing cultural organisations, community groups, youth leaders, creatives, and artists together, to make waves that will impact far beyond Newark’s boundary. Welcoming audiences from the East Midlands and beyond, and promoting models of best practice to share with other towns will be the foundation of the bid.