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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.
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”
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”
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 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, 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”
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”
A new community arts and heritage project for Yeovil will be launched on Friday 20 January at The Octagon Theatre.
Members of the local community are invited to find out more about the Story of Yeovil and to get involved in the project.
Shoppers are being encouraged to buy gifts made by local artists this Christmas.
Devon Artist Network is highlighting the economic, community and environmental benefits of buying handmade gifts locally.
A group of disabled people are helping city centre businesses to improve access for customers.
Members of CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) are helping to make Exeter city centre shops more welcoming and accessible.
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