Here are some interesting facts and figures from the Arts Development Team - covering the period 2004/5:
375 performances with an audience of over 47,000.
Highlights included:
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Caedmon Live;
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Caedmon Satellite brought spectacular touring theatre by five companies to community venues;
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Sellout Monster Production shows - 'Weather Kitchen' at Fell Dyke Primary and 'Firegirl' at Carr Hill Primary School;
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Gateshead Summer Flower Show;
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Crazy Paving Arts Programme in Trinity Square;
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Carol concerts by schools and The Sage Gateshead apprebtices in high streets, Baltic Square and care homes in the lead up to Christmas;
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Sunburst in Saltwell Park in Summer 2004.
1,151 Workshops with 15,490 participants.
14 exhibitions with 192,800 visitors.
160 artists and artistic companies have helped deliver the programme.
Image: Golden Cherubs by Artizani, photographer Mark Savage.