There are a number of organisations
and bodies supporting the activities of the Creative Industries sector locally,
nationally and internationally below we have provided links to their websites.
Academic
LIPA Offering courses to small businesses in the cultural sector
British Film Commission Promoting Britain as an international film & TV production centre
Brouhaha International Arts & cultural development agency
Business in the Arts North West Helping the arts and providing development opportunities for business managers
Liverpool & Manchester Design Initiative Practical advice and specialist information for design craft & visual arts
Liverpool Architecture and Design Trust Promoting architecture, public art and the urban environment
Liverpool Film Office Promoting film production in Liverpool
Liverpool Music City Promoting the music of Liverpool past, present and future
Mersey Film & Video access for artists and filmakers to equipment, funding, production and post-production
Merseyside Dance Initiative Developing dance throughout Merseyside
Merseyside Music Development Agency Music network development
North West Arts Board Advice, information and help to artists and arts organisations in the North West
North West Vision Supporting the strategic development and funding of film and moving image activity in the region
Northwest Disability Arts Forum Arts organisation run by and for disabled and deaf people
NW Cultural Consortium Ensuring culture and creativity are represented regionally
The Arts and Cultural Industries Development (ACID) Fund Funding to support and develop micro-businesses within the creative industries
UK Film Funding Direct production resources and general support for producers in the Northwest
Academic
LIPA Offering courses to small businesses in the cultural sector
Government
Liverpool Creative City The creative element of Liverpool's bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008
Organisations
Arts, Culture & Media Enterprises (ACME) Supporting creative business development
British Film Commission Promoting Britain as an international film & TV production centre
Brouhaha International Arts & cultural development agency
Business in the Arts North West Helping the arts and providing development opportunities for business managers
Liverpool & Manchester Design Initiative Practical advice and specialist information for design craft & visual arts
Liverpool Architecture and Design Trust Promoting architecture, public art and the urban environment
Liverpool Film Office Promoting film production in Liverpool
Liverpool Music City Promoting the music of Liverpool past, present and future
Mersey Film & Video access for artists and filmakers to equipment, funding, production and post-production
Merseyside Dance Initiative Developing dance throughout Merseyside
Merseyside Music Development Agency Music network development
North West Arts Board Advice, information and help to artists and arts organisations in the North West
North West Vision Supporting the strategic development and funding of film and moving image activity in the region
Northwest Disability Arts Forum Arts organisation run by and for disabled and deaf people
NW Cultural Consortium Ensuring culture and creativity are represented regionally
The Arts and Cultural Industries Development (ACID) Fund Funding to support and develop micro-businesses within the creative industries
UK Film Funding Direct production resources and general support for producers in the Northwest
