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Radio station for disabled people hits the airwaves and provides employment

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”

Meet the artists inspired by the coast

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.

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.

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”

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”

Disabled people help city centre shops to welcome more customers

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.

Dartmoor flower garden inspiration for artist

A Dartmoor flower garden provides the inspiration for artist Karen Burgess who will be opening her studio and garden for Devon Open Studios for the first time this year.