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

Upcoming Events

The gallery is currently closed, but we are listing the artists that were planning to exhibit.
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June

Mon18MayAll DaySun14JunFeaturedSinging Fiesta(All Day) Type:Music,Other Events

JunFeaturedSocially Distanced Garden TourMonth Long Event (June) Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Sat06Jun10:30 amFeaturedLockdown Moves and Grooves - Joy of Movement10:30 am Type:Courses and Workshops,Music,Other Events

Sat13Jun2:30 pmFeaturedLockdown Moves and Grooves - Clapping Routine2:30 pm Type:Courses and Workshops,Music,Other Events

Sat20Jun10:30 amFeaturedLockdown Moves and Grooves - to be announced10:30 am Type:Courses and Workshops,Music,Other Events

Thu25Jun10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedValuation Day10:00 am - 2:00 pm Type:Other Events

Sat27Jun2:30 pmFeaturedLockdown Moves and Grooves - Cha, Cha, Charleston2:30 pm Type:Courses and Workshops,Music,Other Events

July

Wed01JulAll DayTue14FeaturedCreative and Brave(All Day) Type:Gallery

Sat04Jul2:30 pmFeaturedLockdown Moves and Grooves - Ballet Taster2:30 pm Type:Courses and Workshops,Music,Other Events

Wed15JulAll DayTue28FeaturedGabrielle Bill(All Day) Type:Gallery

August

No Events

September

Fri11Sep6:30 pm9:30 pmFeaturedBeauty Therapy Evening6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Type:Fundraiser,Other Events

Sat19Sep7:30 pmFeaturedDusty, Cilla, Lulu & Pet7:30 pm Type:Music

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

October

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

Sat28Nov7:30 pm9:45 pmFeaturedAn Evening with Classic Brit Award Nominated Tenor Thomas Cameron7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Type:Music

December

No Events

January

No Events

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Have a little listen to our 'Weekly Poem' - grab a cuppa!

'Doubt' by Pam Kelly

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#shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone

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Hope through the Green Man from Lydia, Corona responses from Maggie and Morganne and dreams of Venice from Marylin. All from the adult category for INSIDE/OUTSIDE online art competition. @shaftesburytown #ceramics #mixedmedia #painting #artinlockdown http://ow.ly/K5wG50zYXE4

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4 Jun

Who is joining us on SATURDAY MORNING for a chance to shake it, wiggle it and just enjoy the 'Joy of Movement'

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4 Jun

Have a little look at our website and facebook page to hear about another lovely introduction from Shaftesbury Arts Centre!

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4 Jun

When you dig up broken crocks in the garden and use them for a mosaic windowsill or use scrap wire to create a penny farthing; the ingenuity given to the INSIDE/OUTSIDE competition. These from Julie, Keith, Leslie and Lucy. #upcycling #drawing #painting http://ow.ly/cbcz50zWwvJ

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  • Have a little listen to our 'Weekly Poem' - grab a cuppa! 'Doubt' by Pam Kelly http://ow.ly/Li6w50zX9KK #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone

    shaftesburyarts: "Have a little listen to our 'Weekly Poem' - grab a cuppa! 'Doubt' by Pam Kelly http://ow.ly/Li6w50zX9KK #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone"
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  • Your songs are starting to come in and they are absolutely fantastic! You guys are truly singing your hearts out! Go on - choose your favourite musical number, sing your heart out , record yourself and send it in to us to be part of our singing fiesta! We will showcase all of the songs as part of part of the fiesta in the two weeks after the closing date! http://ow.ly/lfq850zX9n1

    shaftesburyarts: "Your songs are starting to come in and they are absolutely fantastic! You guys are truly singing your hearts out! Go on - choose your favourite musical number, sing your heart out , record yourself and send it in to us to be part of our singing fiesta! We will showcase all of the songs as part of part of the fiesta in the two weeks after the closing date! http://ow.ly/lfq850zX9n1"
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  • This week's Mooves and Grooves will be brought to you by Susan. http://ow.ly/PYsy50zZKNO Susan teaches a dance technique called The Nia Technique which includes elements of contemporary dance, martial arts and yoga. Any age and ability are welcome to join us as we move our bodies to powerful world music. Come and laugh and shimmy and discover the joy of moving in your own way - you do need to book a spot in the session, so get in touch on movesandgrooves@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

    shaftesburyarts: "This week's Mooves and Grooves will be brought to you by Susan. http://ow.ly/PYsy50zZKNO Susan teaches a dance technique called The Nia Technique which includes elements of contemporary dance, martial arts and yoga. Any age and ability are welcome to join us as we move our bodies to powerful world music. Come and laugh and shimmy and discover the joy of moving in your own way - you do need to book a spot in the session, so get in touch on movesandgrooves@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk"
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  • Hope through the Green Man from Lydia, Corona responses from Maggie and Morganne and dreams of Venice from Marylin. All from the adult category for INSIDE/OUTSIDE online art competition. @shaftesburytown #ceramics #mixedmedia #painting #artinlockdown http://ow.ly/N1qU50zYXE3

    shaftesburyarts: "Hope through the Green Man from Lydia, Corona responses from Maggie and Morganne and dreams of Venice from Marylin. All from the adult category for INSIDE/OUTSIDE online art competition. @shaftesburytown #ceramics #mixedmedia #painting #artinlockdown http://ow.ly/N1qU50zYXE3"
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  • Who is joining us on SATURDAY MORNING for a chance to shake it, wiggle it and just enjoy the 'Joy of Movement' http://ow.ly/Oun350zX94F #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone

    shaftesburyarts: "Who is joining us on SATURDAY MORNING for a chance to shake it, wiggle it and just enjoy the 'Joy of Movement' http://ow.ly/Oun350zX94F #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone"
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  • When you dig up broken crocks in the garden and use them for a mosaic windowsill or use scrap wire to create a penny farthing; the ingenuity given to the INSIDE/OUTSIDE competition. These from Julie, Keith, Leslie and Lucy. #upcycling #drawing #painting http://ow.ly/fXsQ50zWwvL

    shaftesburyarts: "When you dig up broken crocks in the garden and use them for a mosaic windowsill or use scrap wire to create a penny farthing; the ingenuity given to the INSIDE/OUTSIDE competition. These from Julie, Keith, Leslie and Lucy. #upcycling #drawing #painting http://ow.ly/fXsQ50zWwvL"
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  • Did you hear the conversation on 1st June on This is Alfred about the history of Shaftesbury Arts Centre? Then have a look at http://ow.ly/8TXh50zX8Cg and find out more! A Phoenix from the Ashes:The Story of The Old Marketplace Theatre and The Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

    shaftesburyarts: "Did you hear the conversation on 1st June on This is Alfred about the history of Shaftesbury Arts Centre? Then have a look at http://ow.ly/8TXh50zX8Cg and find out more! A Phoenix from the Ashes:The Story of The Old Marketplace Theatre and The Shaftesbury Arts Centre."
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  • Views through in watercolour, abstract symbols and cyanotype feather add to the variety from the adult artists Jane, J. Mason, Jonathon and Jo in the online art competition. @shaftesburytown #roomwithaview #glasshouse #futurism #cyanotype #insideoutside http://ow.ly/uNcV50zWvYP

    shaftesburyarts: "Views through in watercolour, abstract symbols and cyanotype feather add to the variety from the adult artists Jane, J. Mason, Jonathon and Jo in the online art competition. @shaftesburytown #roomwithaview #glasshouse #futurism #cyanotype #insideoutside http://ow.ly/uNcV50zWvYP"
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  • Have a listen to our first short story - 'A reserved seat' by Jenny Parker, - our Chairman. If you have a story to submit, then take a look at our website below to find out how! http://ow.ly/HuUG50zUNQ1 #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone

    shaftesburyarts: "Have a listen to our first short story - 'A reserved seat' by Jenny Parker, - our Chairman. If you have a story to submit, then take a look at our website below to find out how! http://ow.ly/HuUG50zUNQ1 #shaftesbury #dorset #somethingforeveryone"
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  • Our next 'lockdown move and groove' taster - Come and shake it, wiggle it and experience the joy of movement! No experience needed and can be done sitting! Get in touch on movesandgrooves@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to book your place! http://ow.ly/7jWo50zUNKT

    shaftesburyarts: "Our next 'lockdown move and groove' taster - Come and shake it, wiggle it and experience the joy of movement! No experience needed and can be done sitting! Get in touch on movesandgrooves@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk to book your place! http://ow.ly/7jWo50zUNKT"
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