ARC

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-06

ARC, Stockton Arts Centre, is a charitable cultural venue in Stockton-on-Tees presenting performances, film, creative activities and artist development.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-06

ARC is a charity and arts centre in Stockton-on-Tees offering live performances, film screenings, workshops, classes, creative participation, artist support, consultancy and venue hire. Its programme includes music, comedy, drama, dance, spoken word, film and family work.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-06

To enhance the wellbeing of the Stockton-on-Tees and Tees Valley community through arts and creative activity, widening opportunities to experience and participate in the arts, and working in partnership with other organisations.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Annabel Turpin, Chief Executive. ARC is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for ensuring its aims and objectives are achieved.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-06

https://arconline.co.uk

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Welcoming, inclusive, community-focused, contemporary and collaborative.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-06

1997 (the ARC building was built in 1997)

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-06

ARC, Stockton Arts Centre, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL, United Kingdom.

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-06

ARC widens access to arts and culture, supports people who may feel the arts are not for them, helps communities share diverse stories and perspectives, and supports artists to create work relevant to local audiences.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Presenting live performances, film screenings and cultural events
• Creative workshops, classes and participation programmes
• Supporting and developing artists and creative practitioners
• Artist mentoring, producing, funding, rehearsal, production, technical and marketing support
• Partnership and network leadership across local, regional and national organisations
• Venue hire for conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, private screenings and events
• Technical production support and event technical services
• Consultancy, mentoring, facilitation, training, advice and guidance for cultural organisations

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Cultural events and performances
• Cinema and performances on screen
• Workshops and classes
• Artist development and associate artist support
• Venue hire and event spaces
• Technical venue services
• Consultancy and cultural-sector services
• Membership schemes

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Pricing varies by event. Theatre and dance performances use a Pay What You Decide model. ARC uses dynamic pricing for most music, comedy and family events. Cinema prices listed include £9.50 for full-price evening screenings, £6.50 for over-60s, £5.50 for students/ARC young people, and £4.50 for people receiving income support; a £2 booking fee applies per ticket, with some exclusions.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Arts, culture and entertainment; community and creative sectors.

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Local communities and cultural audiences in Stockton-on-Tees, the Tees Valley and the wider North East; artists and creative practitioners; cultural organisations; local authorities; businesses and organisations seeking event or meeting space.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-06

People and communities seeking accessible cultural experiences; artists and creative practitioners developing relevant work; cultural organisations and local authorities needing mentoring, training or partnership support; and organisations seeking adaptable venue space for events, conferences or performances.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Attending music, comedy, theatre, dance, spoken-word, film and family events
• Participating in creative workshops and classes
• Developing and producing new artistic work
• Hiring accessible venue space for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, screenings and private events
• Obtaining technical production support for performances and events
• Receiving cultural-sector consultancy, mentoring, facilitation, training and advice
• Building partnerships and community arts projects

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Greater access to arts and cultural activity
• Opportunities to participate in creative activity and share stories
• Stronger community connections and understanding
• Support for artists to develop and present work relevant to local audiences
• Professional delivery of performances and events
• Access to flexible, accessible and adaptable event spaces
• Improved organisational capability through cultural-sector consultancy and training