14 Feb 2008
Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridgeshire relaunches

Wysing Arts Centre (WAC), a thriving and visionary rural arts centre situated on the outskirts of Cambridge in Bourn, has relaunched following a £1.7million redevelopment programme with new buildings designed by Hawkins\Brown.

Shortly after the relaunch principal funder - Arts Council England, East – announced a boost in core funding to the organisation, counting Wysing Arts Centre among the 35 centres of excellence in the region to benefit from a £32 million investment programme 2008-11.

The rural arts centre in Cambridgeshire has provided accommodation and support to artists since 1989 and has made a significant contribution to the UK’s visual arts output. With new facilities in place Wysing Arts Centre will fast establish itself as a national and international centre of excellence for the development of artists, making an impact beyond its geographical location, as well as closer to home.

Wysing Arts Centre redevelopment

Hawkins\Brown’s new studio-block and reception provide a striking yet sympathetic counterpoint to existing converted farm buildings on the centre’s 11.5 acre site in the heart of Cambridgeshire countryside. With a strong track record on other rural arts projects including the acclaimed Henry Moore Foundation in Hertfordshire, Hawkins Brown were appointed in February 2004 after a high profile competitive interview.

The £1.25 million construction programme will ensure the long-term sustainability of this valuable regional arts centre, creating the ideal environment for artists to research, develop and produce work.

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Wysing Arts Centre redevelopment architect : Hawkins\Brown

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