- Venue
- West Dean Centre
- Starts
- Friday, October 1, 2021
- Ends
- Sunday, October 3, 2021
- Address
- High Street Bream Forest of Dean Gloucestershire
- Location
- South West England
- Organiser
- Canopy Creative Network
On 2nd October Canopy is planning an arts showcase festival at the West Dean Centre, Bream, funded by Forest of Dean District Council, West Dean Parish Council and Arts Council England.
Creative organisations within the Forest of Dean will join together for this combined arts event, taking part in the nationwide Fun Palaces weekend.
For nearly 18 months many people have been suffering in various ways from the impacts of Covid. The value and effect that the arts can have on how people feel about life is considerable.
This festival will bring local communities together and lift spirits, as well as celebrating the diverse and wonderful creative talent available right on our doorstep. The range of opportunities provided will encourage young and old, families, the vulnerable, elderly and socially isolated to get involved.
the Arts Jab programme includes
- a parade along the central high street involving musicians, members of the silver bands, dancers, performers and banners
- performers representing their organisation in dance, music, theatre, poetry, film and literature
- stalls and practical workshops by a variety of creatives
- local schools invited to participate in the celebrations
Canopy will use this event as a model for further events in towns throughout the Forest of Dean – Coleford, Newent, Cinderford and more – over the next 12 – 24 months.
A Fun Palaces weekend event. Fun Palaces supports local people to co-create their own cultural and community events, across the UK and worldwide, sharing and celebrating the genius in everyone.
