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Entry TypeCorporate
Corporate NameJunction Arts
Also Known AsJunction 28 Arts Project (1976-1994)
PlaceChesterfield (formerly of South Normanton)
PlaceChesterfield (formerly of South Normanton)
Epithetparticipatory arts organisation
Dates1976-fl 2026
HistoryCarries out projects involving local communities to build confidence and social cohesion whilst producing a high level of art.

Junction Arts is a participatory arts organisation and charity based in Chesterfield. It was established in the 1970s at South Normanton Community Centre. The South Normanton Parish Council minutes in collection D2166 shed some light on how participatory arts began at what was previously known as the Frederick Gent Community Centre. Running costs of the centre were met by both South Normanton Parish Council and Bolsover District Council, and the terms of its management structure were set by Derbyshire County Council. It was realised early on that around 15% of users were from Pinxton, so Pinxton Parish Council also agreed to contribute. The centre opened in autumn 1974 and became, among other things, the venue for the parish council's meetings. Its warden was Huw Champion. Mr Champion was keen to promote the arts, and in 1975 he gained the council's permission to use "part of the Market Street Recreation Ground on 6 days during the last 3 weeks in August [1975] for a series of performances of an open.
Corporate IdentifiersRegistered Charity No: 515303 / Company No: 1802999
Authorised Form of NameChesterfield (formerly of South Normanton); Junction Arts; 1976-fl 2026; participatory arts organisation

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