A Dorset artist will be taking a taste of Dorset’s creativity to the Venice this year. Sophie Molins decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The national pavilions at the Biennale display selected art from the countries they represent, and Sophie decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion showcasingContinue reading “Dorset’s preview of Venice Biennale”
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Orchestra invites audience to use their phones during concert
Devon Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) will be bucking the trend by inviting audience members to use their mobile phones during their next concert on Saturday 27 April.
The orchestra is harnessing the power of technology to help people connect with the music during the performance.
Artist on a mission to share nature jounaling with others
Alex Boon is passionate about nature journaling. He is on a mission to share with others the joy he finds in the small details of nature close to home.
Alex, a skilled artist and writer, believes that nature journaling is about the experience of creating and not necessarily about the quality of the content.
Art in a brewery, in a cowshed and on a nature reserve
More than 500 artists will be giving visitors a glimpse behind the scenes during this year’s Dorset Art Weeks.
The exhibitions and activities on offer include a preview of the first Dorset Pavilion for the Venice Biennale, a year of paintings capturing Dorset’s changing seasons, and the launch of a brand new arts venue.
Art exhibition aims to reduce fears around mental health
Exeter Phoenix from 18 November 2023 to 4 February 2024 Artist James Paddock aims to address the stigma around mental health through an exhibition at Exeter Phoenix. James uses his lived experience of voice hearing to reveal stories and insights though his art. The centrepiece of the exhibition is an operatic video, “Mirrored to theContinue reading “Art exhibition aims to reduce fears around mental health”
New Music Centre creates opportunities for children time of education cuts
A new music centre at Wynstream primary school is creating opportunities for children from schools in the area. Despite cuts to music education, the Centre has been set up so that children who might not otherwise be able to participate have the chance to sing in a choir, learn a brass instrument or guitar. AllContinue reading “New Music Centre creates opportunities for children time of education cuts”
Artists invite visitors behind the scenes
Somerset Open Studios16 September- 1 October Artists across the county will be opening their doors to show visitors behind the scenes during Somerset Open Studios. For two weeks, visitors have the opportunity to meet artists and see how they work. Almost 300 artists will be chatting to visitors and showcasing painting, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, prints,Continue reading “Artists invite visitors behind the scenes”
Artists welcome visitors behind the scenes
Artists all over Devon will be inviting people to look behind the scenes during this year’s Devon Open Studios.
More than 300 artists will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in creative spaces across the county, including gardens, galleries, sheds, attics, a yurt and a historic mill.
Huge sculptures installed at The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Wells
Huge sculptures installed at The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, WellsHuge willow sculptures are hanging through a medieval window and around the grounds of the Grade II listed gardens of The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, in Wells, this summer. Martin Staniforth’s sculptures explore hope and natural progression, reflecting the circle of life and regeneration. A reflective soundscapeContinue reading “Huge sculptures installed at The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Wells”
Bus engine inspires new music
The sound of a bus engine has inspired a composer to create a new piece of music which passengers will be able to listen to on their journeys. Composer Leo Geyer is one of the artists creating new work for ‘Meet Me At The Sundial’, a project run by the Barbican Theatre to explore Plymothians’ relationship withContinue reading “Bus engine inspires new music”
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