experience the world of arts and culture with The Met and Arts Development Team
The Metropole Cultural and Conference Centre and the Arts Development Team provides a unique contribution to the cultural life in Blaenau Gwent, helping to promote health and wellbeing in the local community and raising the aspirations of children and young people through the arts.
With eclectic artistic programming, community outreach work, professional services and sound business management, the services offered by Arts and Culture are fully sustainable and contribute to expanding horizons and enhancing life experiences.
Our Mission
Providing leadership as the local ambassador of Arts and Culture, delivering a service with a reputation for professionalism, quality and accessibility.

Head4Arts
Head4Arts is a community arts organisation that delivers a wide range of creative, participatory activities across the eastern Heads of the Valleys area, covering the county boroughs of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil and Torfaen.
Head4Arts aims to offer a varied, engaging and enjoyable programme that provides opportunities for all members of the community to take part in high quality, inspirational arts activities.
For information about activities that are taking place in your area visit the Head4Arts website at www.head4arts.org.uk or email bethan.lewis@head4arts.org.uk.
Head4Arts is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government through the Arts Council of Wales and is supported by a partnership of the four local authorities involved.
In Blaenau Gwent, Aneurin Leisure manages the work of Head4Arts on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.
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