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.
We are delighted to announce that the National Landscapes Association has appointed their first Arts Development Programme Manager, Kerenza McClarnan, to lead the major new £2m National Arts Programme, Nature Calling, which will get underway this Summer. As partners on the project we are thrilled with this appointment. Kerenza McClarnan has worked on large-scale projects […]
ReadThe Remix have just launched a new film promoting their fantastic work. As a fully inclusive programme, The Remix, welcomes all from the ages of 12 – 17, both disabled and non disabled, across Dorset. With a great team, the Remix helps young people reach their true potential and gain confidence and be with like-minded […]
ReadYou can transport yourself back to the most incredible moments of the Up & Coming DJ competition for Street in the Park 2024. We have just released a new documentary capturing the most memorable parts of this family-friendly annual event. There are interviews with members of the Activate team and DJs, dancers and creatives and […]
ReadWorking Boys Club’s new and exciting project cocreated with primary school pupils Jason and Adam Dupree, identical twins from Poole set-up the Working Boys Club in 2020. Both started in the trades: Adam as car mechanic and Jason as an electrician but both are skilled creative artists too and they combined their creative talents with […]
ReadKate Wood, Activate’s Executive and Artistic Director, discusses in this month’s edition of Spotlight the organisation’s role as executive creative producer for the National Landscape Association’s £2m project: Nature Calling. What makes Nature Calling a major national arts programme? ‘Nature Calling is the first major commissioning programme that the National Landscapes Association has launched and […]
ReadThis month’s Spotlight interview is with Holly Miller, a freelance designer and maker for indoor theatre and outdoor theatre. Holly is based in Bridport Dorset where she has a workshop in The Lyric Theatre. What inspired you to make puppets and props for theatre productions? “I have always been an artist and maker. I was inspired […]
ReadThis is an old article published in March 2024. The commissions have been awarded: https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/2024/09/10/dorset-national-landscape-in-partnership-with-activate-performing-arts-announce-the-artist-and-writer-for-nature-calling-commission/ National Landscapes Association in partnership with Activate Performing Arts are looking to commission writers and artists to take part in a brand new £2M ground-breaking national project called Nature Calling. Exceptional and diverse artists are now invited to apply for […]
ReadHaving worked at Activate since 2017, Dom Kippin has been producing cutting edge events for the biennial Inside Out Dorset festival, as well as special projects such as Dorset Moon, Pollution Pods, and Activate’s touring show Sense of Unity. Our Spotlight interview reveals what its like collaborating with artists and touring their work. How would […]
ReadEmily Thompson-Smith, Rehearsal Director of Dorset Youth Dance, has had a rich career in dance and performed for world class dance companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein, Aletta Collins and Gary Clarke Company. Here are Emily’s ambitions for the company and her plans for 2024: Q: What have been […]
ReadSpotlight is a new feature which sheds light on the creatives who Activate works with and supports. The first of these interviews is with Adam Dupree, cofounder of The Working Boys Club. The Working Boys Club was founded in 2020 by Jason and Adam Dupree, identical twins from Poole. Noticing the lack of art made […]
ReadWe are delighted to announce that Dorset Council have awarded Activate a grant to support our ongoing innovative work of making the performing arts accessible to all. The Organisational Support Revenue Fund is available to cultural organisations based in Dorset and offers core revenue support to local community organisations that focus on reaching more people from […]
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