Welcome Maisy
Maisy Hicks joins the Activate team as Projects Assistant, through the Artswork Breakthrough programme.
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In everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited. Below are updates on some of the things we’re making happen.
Touring 2026
A busy summer season of touring for three Activate-supported companies.
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We Out Here festival 2026
All the details from the Activate Takeover at Dorset’s We Out Here festival 2026.
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Research Lab for Deaf artists
Emily Green, from Dorset Youth Dance, took part in a day of workshops for Deaf artists at Tit for Tat Studios.
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Connecting with others at inspiring conference
Our Marketing and Communications Manager shares their experience of the Arts Marketing Association’s conference.
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Maheen Mohammadally joins the Activate team
Maheen joins the Activate team as our new Producer – Theatre and Engagement.
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CREATE! 2026 participant brings idea to life
Dylan Rees-Coshan gains valuable knowledge on the CREATE! course and brings his idea to life at Corfe Castle.
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Shortlisted for Arts Professional Award
Activate has been shortlisted for the Arts Professional Awards for our partnership with the National Landscapes Association for Nature Calling.
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Specially created curtain raiser for Dorset Youth Dance
Activate’s Dorset Youth Dance were invited to perform a specially created curtain-raiser with professional company Ceyda Tanc Dance.
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Dance talent at Origins
The Remix (Activate’s inclusive performance group for young people) and Dorset Youth Dance (our contemporary dance company) performed as part of Origins, the youth dance platform at Pavilion Dance.
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CREATE! participants receive seed funding
£2,500 offered to six early career creatives.
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Jenna Hubbard joins Activate team
Activate’s new Producer (Outdoor Arts, Festivals, Touring) is Jenna Hubbard.
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