The South West’s biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place
The South West’s biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place
THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s Arts by the Sea festival a truly magical experience!
To our audiences, your energy and passion lit up every corner of the festival as always. To our incredible artists, performers, makers and participants, your creativity and dedication brought life to every performance and installation. To Arts Council England for their continuous support, and to our amazing sponsors, your support made it all possible.
We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you for being part of this celebration of art, culture, and community. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
The Arts by the Sea Team
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Was this year’s festival to your taste? We’d love to hear what you thought of our artists and the wider festival on this year’s survey. It only takes a few minutes to fill it out here.
This year’s theme, TASTE, invites you to explore what defines ‘good’ and ‘bad’ taste in art. With no right or wrong answers, the festival is a cultural feast where you can savour your unique artistic preferences. Join us for a weekend of inspiration and discover the flavours of art that speak to you!
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Accessibility and Diversity
We aim to create an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels safe and where diversity is embraced.
The festival is part-funded and delivered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and adheres to its Equality And Diversity Policy.
Here’s how you can help make sure everyone feels supported and included at the festival.
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Growing Greener
We’ll once again be hosting a range of amazing local organisations at our festival Green Hub, including interactive activities for all ages to help you get creative while learning more about how we can be kinder to our beautiful planet.
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