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Art lovers all over North Dorset can start to celebrate - the Gallery is reopening its doors on Wednesday 1st July. The first exhibition will be “Creative & Brave”, a group that has exhibited with us before. We continue the year with a full schedule of artists to excite your eyes.

We look forward to greeting friends old and new into our favourite space.

Read a message to all members of the Arts Centre from the Chairman and Membership Secretary.

Featured Events

"Alternative” performances and events , to provide entertainment while the Centre is partially closed.

Upcoming Events

The gallery reopened on July 1 with social distancing measures in place.

July

Wed01JulAll DayTue14FeaturedCreative and Brave(All Day) Type:Gallery

Wed01JulAll DaySun26Featured‘Take a Bow’ Talent Competition(All Day) Type:Other Events,Theatre

JulFeaturedSocially Distanced Garden TourMonth Long Event (July) Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Tue07Jul7:30 pmFeaturedPlay Reading - Noises Off by Michael Frayn7:30 pm Type:Theatre

Wed15JulAll DayTue28FeaturedGabrielle Bill(All Day) Type:Gallery

Thu16Jul10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedValuation Day10:00 am - 2:00 pm Type:Other Events

Wed29JulAll DayTue04AugFeaturedSilk House Artists(All Day) Type:Gallery

August

Wed29JulAll DayTue04AugFeaturedSilk House Artists(All Day) Type:Gallery

AugFeaturedSocially Distanced Garden TourMonth Long Event (August) Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Wed05AugAll DayTue18FeaturedAlan Booth 'Aesthete of Clay'(All Day) Type:Gallery

Wed19AugAll DayTue01SepFeaturedStephen & Holly Yates 'Serendipity'(All Day) Type:Gallery

Thu20Aug10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedValuation Day10:00 am - 2:00 pm Type:Other Events

September

Wed19AugAll DayTue01SepFeaturedStephen & Holly Yates 'Serendipity'(All Day) Type:Gallery

SepFeaturedSocially Distanced Garden TourMonth Long Event (September) Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Wed02SepAll DayTue15FeaturedKarren Burkett, Tessa McIntyre and Maaike Pope Zurcher 'My Eye'(All Day) Type:Gallery

Wed16SepAll DayTue29FeaturedJohn Dimech, Lindsay Keir, Yvonne Sturgeon & Ruth Paris(All Day) Type:Gallery

Thu17Sep10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedValuation Day10:00 am - 2:00 pm Type:Other Events

Tue22Sep7:30 pmFeaturedMick Fleetwood and Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green7:30 pm Type:Live Streaming,Music

Sun27Sep7:30 pmFeaturedMick Fleetwood and Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green7:30 pm Type:Live Streaming,Music

Wed30SepAll DayTue06OctFeaturedHelen and Jonathon Baddeley 'A Time Away'(All Day) Type:Gallery

October

Wed30SepAll DayTue06OctFeaturedHelen and Jonathon Baddeley 'A Time Away'(All Day) Type:Gallery

Thu01Oct7:30 pmFeaturedShaftesbury Abbey Spring Lecture: Julian Richards 'Shaftesbury Abbey - The Movie'7:30 pm Type:Lecture,Other Events

Sat10Oct7:30 pm9:35 pmFeaturedLawrence: After Arabia (12A) with Director's Q&A7:30 pm - 9:35 pm Type:Film,Film Special

November

No Events

December

No Events

January

No Events

February

Sat27Feb7:30 pmFeaturedDusty, Cilla, Lulu & Pet7:30 pm Type:Music

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Wed01JulAll DayTue14FeaturedCreative and Brave(All Day) Type:Gallery

Wed01JulAll DaySun26Featured‘Take a Bow’ Talent Competition(All Day) Type:Other Events,Theatre

JulFeaturedSocially Distanced Garden TourMonth Long Event (July) Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Want to get involved

We are always looking for new volunteers to help us in these areas at the Arts Centre:

Gallery Stewards:
Please pop in and say hello or contact gallery@shaftesburyartscentre.org if you are interested.

Spreading the Word

Would you like to advertise future events on a board outside your home, or could you help distribute posters and flyers around the town? Please call in at the Box Office to join our team of volunteers.

Building Maintenance

Interested in joining the buildings team? Please call in at the Box Office to register your interest.

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We have another lovely introduction for you today from Shaftesbury Arts Centre - Meet the trustee/directors - Rosie King.

Take a look at our website for more information.

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Come and tour a beautiful garden at 4 Boyne Mead, Great Lane, and help the Centre’s fundraising appeal.

By appointment only, by phoning 01747 855306
£5 for a couple or small family groups

Also on sale: plants, produce in season and bric-a-brac

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 'Lockdown Moves and Groove' sessions over the last 6 weeks. We loved it!

Tell us which was your favourite?

We are looking to repeat your favourite as an open air workshop and maybe learn a complete routine!

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Come on down and 'Take a Bow'! We can't wait to receive your entries for our talent competition!

We have 3 age categories: 7 - 11 yr old, 12 - 18 yr old and 19 yr +

Send your talent to takeabow@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk by 26th July

http://ow.ly/Scbu50AopjY for more info

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Hope to see you there this afternoon - our final 'Lockdown Move and Groove session'

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