We’re thrilled to announce that Stagetext’s CEO, Melanie Sharpe, has been named as a Cultural Ambassador for Essex alongside a host of other notable figures from the region including Dame Helen Mirren, Russell Kane, Busayo Ige, and Anthony Stuart Hicks.
The launch of the Cultural Ambassadors campaign by Essex County Council celebrates the county’s creative industries and aims to inspire future creatives from all backgrounds to pursue their dream careers.
Melanie Sharpe said: “I’m delighted to be named as one of Essex’s cultural ambassadors. The ethos of the campaign that culture and creativity belongs to everyone is very close to my heart.”
“At Stagetext we help support the local creative arts and culture economy by opening up arts and culture to deaf audiences who would otherwise be excluded. By fostering an inclusive and creative approach to arts and culture we will hopefully inspire future generations,” she added.
With over 40 ambassadors from across the county, the aim is to encourage people in Essex to interact with arts and culture and inspire the next generation of artists, creatives, performers, and entrepreneurs.
The appointment reflects Stagetext’s growing profile as an influential and engaged deaf access charity advocating for quality access to arts and culture and building a more inclusive cultural space in Essex and across the UK.
