Who We Are


Established in 1986, Jack Drum Arts is a community organisation situated in the heart of Crook, County Durham. Over three decades, we have evolved into a vibrant hub, uniting diverse communities, including adults, young people, and families. Our approach centres on community collaboration, empowering individuals, supporting positive mental health and improved wellbeing using arts and cultural activities as our tool.



Our Mission Statement

Our Mission is to increase access to arts activities and cultural events for people of all ages, particularly those who face barriers to engagement, by delivering high quality, engaging, innovative and transformative arts opportunities that promote self-expression, wellbeing, learning and community cohesion.