Staffordshire Ambassador Event: A place of culture

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We are delighted to invite you to our July Staffordshire Ambassador Event: A Place of Culture, held at World of Wedgwood.

We’ll be shining a spotlight on just a small selection the unique and historic attractions, projects and organisations that represent our county’s rich cultural and arts offering.

We’ll be exploring:
- The importance of our culture and arts organisations, events and offer to the visitor economy in Staffordshire
- How historic attractions are evolving to deliver ‘experiences’ as well as content and connect with today’s audiences so they are relevant in the 21st century
- How culture and arts organisations/attractions are educating and inspiring future generations
- How nationally and internationally renowned brands can help put our county on the map
- How culture and the community can come together to challenge perceptions and improve our urban spaces

Presentations will be followed by a Q&A with all of the speakers, chaired by Simon Warburton, Executive Director, Lichfield Cathedral and We Are Staffordshire Place Board Member.

Afterwards, guests will be treated to a free, behind the scenes tour of the Wedgwood factory, and a self-guided tour of their V&A Wedgwood Collection.

Event speakers include:
- Simon Warburton, Executive Director, Lichfield Cathedral
- Olivia Thackstone, Visitor Experience Manager, World of Wedgwood
- Joanna Terry, Head of Heritage & Archives, Staffordshire County Council
- Lara Rowe, Castle, Museum and Archive Manager, Tamworth Castle
- Fiona Wallace, Managing Director, The New Vic Theatre
- Gemma Thomas, Director, Appetite

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