This programme of cultural activity seeks to achieve a wider awareness of Derbyshire’s creative legacy. We will engage new and existing audiences through a programme of high-quality creative events – including community-produced projects and artist-led commissions – across the Derbyshire Makes Festival and Countywide activity.This three-year programme of making-related events and activities across Derbyshire, led by Derbyshire County Council is delivered by Local and Arts Derbyshire and is funded by the county council and Arts Council England.Derbyshire Makes recognises the importance of the county’s creatives, and looks to work for longer and more deeply with this community – supporting, nurturing and sustaining local talent through paid commissions, sector support, and live and online resources. There will be new opportunities for skills sharing, learning and job openings, helping to create a resilient making and heritage sector for the county.We have a commitment to celebrating global making across the Derbyshire Makes programme and developing methods for targeted audience development to reach diverse communities across the county.Each year will build on the last – making connections between past and present, between people, and between new and traditional skills.