Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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- York Arts Centre; 1968-1999
Other form(s) of name
- Micklegate City Arts Centre
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
York Arts Centre was opened in 1968 in a converted church in Micklegate, York. The building was owned by York Civic Trust, with University of York acting as landlord. The venue provided a space for artists and creatives in York to work, and showcase exhibitions and performances. The decision was taken in autumn 1999 to wind-up the business due to ongoing financial difficulties.
Places
Micklegate, York
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
York Arts Centre was a space for artists and performers in York to work and to showcase their outputs.
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Internal structures/genealogy
General context
York Arts Centre was opened in 1968 in a converted church in Micklegate, York. The building was owned by York Civic Trust, with University of York acting as landlord. The venue provided a space for artists and creatives in York to work, and showcase exhibitions and performances. The decision was taken in autumn 1999 to wind-up the business due to ongoing financial difficulties.
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Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa