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A rare butterfly and Britain’s largest slug are amongst the animals which have inspired a piece of music to be performed by the Lyric Chamber Orchestra.
Local composer Gabi Mills came across Dartmoor’s Little Five and decided to write some music about the National Park’s special wildlife.
An English artist is inviting the people of Denmark to send her a letter. Gillian Taylor is commemorating the last hundred days of the Danish Postal Service with a work of art. Gillian’s paper art is inspired by communication. Her previous work has included sets of tiny envelopes made with Second World War love letters, andContinue reading “English artist invites Denmark to write to her”
Devon Open Studios6-21 September During Devon Open Studios, artists across the county will be inviting people to see how they work. The event is an opportunity to meet the artists, hear about their inspiration and take a peek inside their studios. Artists and makers will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in attics, sheds, galleriesContinue reading “Meet the artists”
Audiences are being asked not to reveal the ending of a new play inspired by an explosion that took place over 250 years ago.
‘47 – A Ghost Story…’ was inspired by a visit to Beer Quarry Caves in Devon, where writer Richard Crowe learned of a tragic event in 1758 when part of the quarry roof collapsed.
A paper cello, a ‘Sky Window’ and a portrait of Van Gogh are all part of an exhibition inspired by the colour blue.
Two artists had the idea to collaborate on the exhibition at Powderham Castle, which has its own special shade known as Powderham Blue.
Gillian Taylor has been taking photos of the sky every day since the first lockdown, and Jane Perkins decided to create a large-scale installation of a bowerbird’s bower, decorated with blue objects from the Castle.
Granite, gorse, and boat graveyards have all inspired a group of artists and poets who have been exploring a historic transport route from Dartmoor to Teignmouth.
More than 20 creatives have been walking together over the last few months, delving into the heritage, landscape and geography from moor to sea.
A group of women based in East Devon have created a radio programme about the sea for Occupy the Airwaves – a celebration of women’s voices for International Women’s Day, 8th March. Dreadnought South West will broadcast on the radio from 8am to midnight with a range of programmes, including an hour-long programme about living by theContinue reading “Women celebrate living by the sea for International Women’s Day”
An online disability community radio station is extending coverage to the radio waves with a new DAB+ licence. Access All Aerials (AAA), provides opportunities for disabled people to present and produce radio programmes from their accessible studio at Marsh Barton, Exeter. With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, two disabled people have been givenContinue reading “Radio station for disabled people hits the airwaves and provides employment”
The rugged cliffs, rolling waves, and sandy beaches of the Devon and Somerset coastlines provide the perfect inspiration for creativity. The sea and coastal landscapes feature in the work of many of the artists taking part in this year’s Devon Open Studios and Somerset Art Weeks.
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.
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