Event Schedule | Venue, travel and access
The State of Culture: Bilateral cultural relations between Spain and the UK
15th March, 2-5pm HOME, Manchester
Read the event notes here
With the aim of continuing to strengthen and develop cultural relations between the UK and Spain, XTRAX and Without Walls worked in collaboration with the British Council Spain to deliver an event aimed at igniting conversations and providing a springboard for future international exchange.
Using the recent British Council report “The State of Culture, a cultural snapshot of Spain” as a starting point which presents an up-to-date picture of the current challenges and opportunities for collaboration with this particular country, the event presented a platform for refreshed conversations between organisations and professionals from these two countries’ cultural sectors.
The aim of this discussion was to provide a space for conversation and lay the foundations of a sustainable and solid framework for cooperation between Spain and the United Kingdom, fostered by real needs and a continued exploration of ways to support the mobility of cultural and artistic ideas and talent.
Schedule for the event
1:30 – 2pm Arrivals and refreshments
2 – 2:15 Welcome and presentation of “The State of Culture, a cultural snapshot of Spain” by Cristina Ward, Head of Arts for British Council Spain
2:15 – 3:45 Roundtable discussion with
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- Low Kee Hong, Creative Director, Factory International
- Clara Montero, Cultural Director, Tabakalera
- Nick McDowell, Director International, Arts Council England
- Laura García Alfaya , Consul general of the Consulate General of Spain in Manchester
- Mar Pérez Unanue, Director ICEC, London Office
- Chair: Irene Segura, International Relations and Talent Development Manager, XTRAX and Without Walls
3:45 – 5pm Networking drinks
The event was hosted by HOME in the context of ¡Viva! Festival, their annual celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture, showcasing the most exciting cinema from across the Spanish-speaking world.
The State of Culture: Bilateral cultural relations between Spain and the UK was open to all cultural professionals with an interest in international exchange and bilateral relations.
Venue information
HOME
2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester M15 4FN
For more information, please visit their website.
Travel
The venue is within 1 mile radius from the city centre rail stations. Below are approximate distances:
- Deansgate – 0.2 miles
- Manchester Oxford Rd – 0.3 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly – 0.7 miles
- Manchester Victoria – 1 mile
The nearest Metrolink stop is Deansgate-Castlefield (0.2miles distance).
The nearest bus stop is for the bus number 256, stopping on Medlock Street, 50 metres and 150 metres from HOME’s entrance. Free buses run from Piccadilly, Salford Central, Victoria, Oxford Road and Deansgate train stations. There are three circular routes covering the city centre – Route 3 stops near HOME, on Whitworth Street West.
Accessibility
HOME is fully accessible, with measures in place for wheelchair users, disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people – find a full list of all access measures here
Image credits: The State Of Culture event at HOME Ⓒ Kieran Hanson
