We work to connect, support and advocate for artistic communities. We campaign for diversity and work to build resilience in the South West sector.

South West, England
Joined November 2010
📢Calling all creative technologists & artists interested in exploring, testing & developing creative, accessible ways of utilising our growing KWMC community tech📢 Apply to the fellowship in residence funded by @MyWorldCreates @wshed, deadline 11th Sep > watershed.co.uk/jobs-opportu…
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Opportunity for researchers! SW National Portfolio Org @theboxplymouth is opening up its film archive (one of the largest regional film archives in the UK!), and are seeking researchers to reveal new narratives that reflect communities in the #Southwest 👇
With @BFI @TNLUK and @ace_southwest we're opening up our film collection to researchers to discover and share the stories of new and diverse narratives. Interested? Head to ow.ly/sQKF50P96LG to find out more. The deadline is September 4th, so don't miss out! 📽️
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Locations That Inspired Hepworth: Trewyn Studio Barbara Hepworth acquired Trewyn Studio, now the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, in the heart of St Ives in September 1949. Book tickets to see the museum and garden as it now tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-iv…
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☔️Despite the rain, Hi! Street Fest went on last Saturday through #Gosport town centre! Take a look at the creative activities and performances in the town, including a giant five-metre tall fox puppet joining the procession 🤩 > buff.ly/3QaEgCi #ACESupported
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Meet our new artist-in-residence Alice Hume is a textile artist and weaver with a focus on building community and creating bespoke and sustainable textiles Drop by the Artist Studio to find out more about Alice’s work Find our more here bit.ly/3PQ0AB4
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📍Now open at #HWMake Somerset: ‘Affinities’ featuring Helen Carnac and David Gates. The exhibition explores the artist-makers relocation from London to #Somerset and the works created during this transitional period. 🗓️Until 9 September 🔗bit.ly/43hAMkb 📷Dave Watts
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Join us for the opening of our new exhibition, ☰pa●○pa☴ by Rae-Yen Song You’ll have the opportunity to explore an immersive collection of multidisciplinary works & hear from the artist Fri 14 July 6pm-8pm Free tickets🎟️bit.ly/3Prdo0D Supported by @HenryMooreFDN
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Our July Newsletter is out now: shorturl.at/eoNQ4 #castcornwall #helston #cornwall
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"She sleeps under an inky sky in canyon bowl next to the Red Deer River". From 'Blue Ruin', a forthcoming photobook-memoir related to our current exhibition 'Corinna Wagner - TerraOceanus' 'The Badlands: 'mauvaises terres pour traverser', 2021 ©Corinna Wagner.
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Book a 1-to-1 with our Artist Development Officer, Mary Cork. 🗣 Looking for advice on developing a project? 📝 Need guidance on making a funding application? 🤓 Want to know more about the support and resources we provide? Book here: ow.ly/xsf350OWUp4
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The BEAF Arts Festival is BACK! This year will be our most ambitious yet, showcasing unheard voices and giving space to local, national and international artists. Headline announcements and early bird tickets 👉 gotbeaf.co.uk/beaf/festival-…
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Final callout for early career, #Bristol based artists and creative technologists to join our Make Shift Camp (Tue 1 Aug + Tue 8 - Fri 11 Aug)! Come spend 5 days collaboratively developing ideas at the intersection of art and creative tech. (1/2)
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Coming up this week... SANTIAGO ROJO | ARTIST TALK 21 June We are delighted to welcome Santiago Rojo to CAST for a month-long residency. Rojo works in painting, photography and installation. More information and booking: shorturl.at/zCO36
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📢Applications are now invited for the THG Open 2023. It is a key part of THG’s exhibition programme showcasing the rich and varied talent of established and emerging contemporary artists living in the South West 👉For more info see link bit.ly/3NgXvss
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Coming up next.. – at Exeter, England
Celebrate the opening of an exhibition of the work by photographer Corinna Wagner: TerraOceanus (17 June – 12 August) exploring our relationship to rivers, seas and their edge lands. 📌 @ThelmaHulbert Gallery 📆Friday 16 June, 5-7pm 👀Read more👉orlo.uk/Corinna_Wagner_Terra…
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Don’t miss artist-in-residence Michelle Ezeuko’s final workshop✂️ Join us this Sunday for a special self-care focused workshop, as we create your collages responding to ideas of burnout and wellness Sunday 28 May 1pm-3pm Free to attend. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/438goTk
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Book a 1-to-1 with our Artist Development Officer Mary Cork Whether you're looking for advice on a project or need guidance on making a funding application, our 1-to-1’s will support you and the next stages of your artistic development Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/ygpt50IVxBL
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Passionate about creating opportunities for young #SouthWest creatives to develop their stories & find routes into the film/screen sector? Join our team @wshed as Talent Dev. Producer leading the BFI @FilmAcademySW + working w/the @networkfhsw team 👉 buff.ly/3MD9PCR
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📣 ‘a space’ arts is hiring 📣 We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join the team as Communications Manager 📅 Closing date - Thursday 27th April 2023 9:00am Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/oMmg50NC0Xw
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