River of Hope
River of Hope gives young people the amazing opportunity to engage in a river visit and create artworks under the guidance of inspirational professional artists.
Projects
We are producers, presenters, collaborators and commissioners. Sometimes we are all of these. Here you will find some examples of our work.
Diverse-led artists’ project
Current ProjectWorking with these artists to increase opportunities for ethnically diverse young people to be able to see themselves on stage, relate to and feel an increased sense of belonging whilst taking part in performing arts activities.
Nature Calling
Current ProjectFrom May to October 2025 the National Landscapes Association and Creative Executive Producers Activate Performing Arts, presented a new and exciting programme of art commissions, made by writers and artists of all disciplines, engaging new audiences across some of our unique National Landscapes.
Noisy Noise Noise – a touring production
Current ProjectA touring production from The Working Boys Club, produced by Activate Performing Arts.
Canopy: 24 ideas about trees – a touring production
Current ProjectCanopy: 24 ideas about trees is a sound installation created by Lorna Rees Company, produced by Activate Performing Arts.
The Hide – a touring production
Current ProjectA live solo performance installation led by disabled artist Tilly Ingram about birdwatching and hidden disability. Produced by Activate Performing Arts.
Street in the Park
Current ProjectStreet in the Park is a free family-friendly event that showcases local dance and music talent. Launched in May 2019, the event runs every year and continues to evolve.
CREATE!
A free course for early career creatives. Produced and delivered by Activate, Arts by the Sea and b-side.
FLAVOURS
The FLAVOURS project offers new opportunities for people to get a taste of Dorset’s outstanding landscape.
Beach of Dreams
A national project led by Kinetika, who worked with commissioned artists and regional partners, whose works emerged from deep engagement with local communities, translating coastal climate concerns into powerful artworks. The finale event took place in Weymouth and was produced by Activate.
Sense of Unity – a touring production
Current ProjectSense of Unity is a flexible 40 to 60-minute dusk or night-time parade show bringing together two of Europe’s most in-demand outdoor arts companies: southern Germany’s Dundu and the north of England’s Worldbeaters.
Serving Sounds – a touring production
Current ProjectA music-making pop-up bar installation that creates connection through music – a bar that serves bass not beer. Produced by Activate.