Activate News

Emma Williams – Work with Dorset Wildlife Trust

Artists in progress – an update on Activate supported artists and projects they are working on:

Review: A howl at the moon – Company of Wolves, Durlston Country Park

This event was supported by Activate (Artsreach, Arts Development Company, Durlston Country Park, Arts Council England)

Staffing Changes

There’s much afoot here at the Activate office, including an exciting change in staff. As we bid a fond  farewell to producer Anna Golding, we welcome on board Michaela Shaw who will take over from Anna, this month, as Part Time Producer, specializing in Youth Dance and Diversity.

Activate Performing Arts – 25 years

This year Activate celebrates 25 years working in Dorset.  Starting life as Dorset Dance and managed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers passionate about dance. We are lucky to have many of the original team still here in Dorset, and still as passionate. Even now, they care deeply about the value of dance and remain very […]

Cultural Hub project with Joli Vyann

Activate is now in the final stages of a successful project working with the wonderful dance, theatre and circus company Joli Vyann, supported by the Bournemouth and Poole Cultural Hub.

Diverse Futures wins a European Diversity Award

The European Diversity Awards, which took place on the 30th September 2015, recognise and celebrate innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by organisations and individuals.

Activate selected as a partner organisation Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary Scheme

Partners announced for Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries: The new programme will be launched in June to provide paid placements for graduates from lower income backgrounds. The programme commits £430,000 directly to young people undertaking placements in 40 arts organisations across the UK and we are delighted to announce that Activate have been especially invited to […]

Activate Annual Report 2013-2014

Activate Annual Report 2012-2013

Activate Annual Report 2011-2012

Activate Annual Report 2010-2011

Activate Annual Report 2009-2010