Arts, Events and Small Grants

Every Games is required by the International Olympic Committee to stage a cultural programme, however it is left to each Games to determine the scale and nature of such a cultural celebration.

The UK’s Cultural Olympiad has three official themes; Inspiring and Involving Young People; Creating a Legacy; and Celebrate London and the UK welcoming the World.

The UK’s Cultural Olympiad will be focused in its final months on delivering a 'London 2012 Festival'. This Festival will run from 21 June – 9 September 2012 and will feature up to 1000  ‘festival trailblazers’ leading to the finale of the Cultural Olympiad. At the heart of the Festival will be a programme of new commissions by world-class artists and creative talents.

Kent marked the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in style back in 2008 with 'Light Up Dover' - a fire show spectacular in the harbour. Our principal Cultural Olympiad project since then has been the Kent Baton

Events and Small Grants

The Kent 2012 Campaign for the 2012 Games offers funding of up to £1000 to support cultural, creative and sports providers deliver activities and events that encapsulate the Olympic and Paralympic Values. In Kent we remember these values with PRIDE

• Personal Excellence
• Respect and Friendship
• Inspiration
• Determination and Courage
• Equality

There is no deadline for Kent 2012 Small Grants Fund applications.