Integrated Arts and Heritage Development Strategy (IAHDS) 2018-2023

Ards and North Down is a place of inspiration for artists and residents with the creativity of our people key to the future.

This strategy defines how arts and heritage will help achieve Ards and North Down's cultural, social and economic ambitions by enriching its people and places and empowering its residents to make the most of their creativity.

It responds to the vision and outcomes of the Big Plan for Ards and North Down and contributes to the delivery of the Integrated Strategy for Tourism, Regeneration and Economic Development 2018 -2030, responding to its vision and propositions from the arts and heritage perspective.

The full Strategy as well as a Summary document can be found below.

Integrated Arts and Heritage Strategy 2018 - 2023 (PDF) [1MB](opens new window)

Integrated Arts and Heritage Development Strategy 2018 - 2023 SUMMARY (PDF) [1MB](opens new window)