The Auxiliary - Winner of Creative Innovation Award - Innovation Tees Valley 2025

We are pleased to announce that we have won a Tees Valley Innovation award for the category of Creative Innovation. This event was hosted by Edge Innovation Tees Valley this March and we are proud to have been included in such a great category of small business and organisations.

A huge thank you to Azadeh Fatehrad, Professor of Art and Public Policy at the School of Art and Creative Industry, Teesside University, who presented our category and shared these kind words about what we do:

- The Auxiliary Project Space CIC: Their pioneering work in cultural infrastructure, public art commissioning, and creative industry support has not only enhanced the arts scene but also brought substantial investment, created jobs, and fostered community engagement. Their impact has extended well beyond the creative sector, strengthening the region’s economy and social fabric.

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Each award has been made of glass and uniquely captures the outline of the North East Coast. The award was designed and produced by Rachel Laycock. Rachel is a professional artist, visiting lecturer, creative facilitator and Co-Director of BloomInArt a community arts organisation based in Hartlepool.