Arts Network Sutton

Supporting the Arts in SuttonANS embraces arts and culture as a life-enriching necessity for everyone and it is a central part of our ANS responsibility to see it fostered, developed and promoted. We want to see the arts, artists and arts organisations in the Borough better supported and their contribution further recognised. The Borough is rich in talent and has an emerging community arts scene, yet this remains somewhat hidden, we want to shine a light on this work and help develop audiences for it. Our work ANS organises regular networking events for its members and encourages mutually beneficial collaboration between members. ANS runs a small grants programme for members running arts events within Sutton. ANS works with the London Borough of Sutton, campaigning for a developed arts sector. ANS promotes and advocates arts in the Borough. ANS gives advice to members and runs training sessions to enhance professional practice. ANS runs a small number of arts events, particularly to encourage engagement in the arts from children and young people.