Surprising, exciting, projects, events or activities that have been inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games can apply for the Inspire mark – a special mark that shows that the project or event is part of the official London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
The London 2012 Inspire programme enables non-commercial organisations across the UK to officially link their events and projects to the London 2012 Games.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are advised to first read the documents regarding the Inspire mark here.
If you think you have an eligible project you should email Helen Knott, the West Midlands Legacy Trust Programme Assistant, who can provide guidelines and application forms.
Over 60 projects have already been awarded the Inspire mark in the West Midlands for their work in sustainability, education, volunteering, business, sport or culture. Recent projects to have been granted the Inspire Mark include:
Equinox, City of Birmingham Choir
Equinox will create an inter-cultural performance, involving six choral groups that reflect the cultural diversity of young people and adults living in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Working with composer Christopher Long, group members will be directly involved in the co-creation, development and realisation of the piece.
Much Ado About Wenlock, Vamos Theatre
Vamos Theatre Company have devised, written and produced a new mask theatre production inspired by the history of the Shropshire Olympian Games, to run from June 2011 to July 2012. This programme will have three education strands involving Teacher Training, Youth Theatre and Schools workshops.
Playing for Peace, Coventry University
The project, inspired by the idea of the Olympic Truce, is a Sport and Peace Exhibition that will highlight the potential role that sport can play in promoting peace and peaceful relations.
Get Dancing! Staffordshire County Council
Get Dancing! is an innovative, first ever county wide project that will deliver an ambitious high profile programme of dance activities, projects and performances across Staffordshire. It will provide Staffordshire communities with the opportunity to engage with and take part in a unique celebratory event with a specific focus on the 2012 celebrations.