Compass is an 18 month project that aims to stimulate the growth of live art in Yorkshire and the Humber through: infrastructure development between practitioners, programmers and Education Institutions; a unique series of programming initiatives linking venues, practitioners, current and new audiences; professional development workshops; a weekend symposium and accompanying festival. Compass is led by a consortium consisting of Sarah Spanton / Waymarking, Annie Lloyd and East Street Arts. Compass is funded by the Arts Council England.