Anna Boland
Anna Boland has been a freelance artist for the past 21 years and has a diverse background in the creative industries; she has undertaken many different roles, artist, educator, facilitator, leader, mentor, collaborator, curator and director. Working on some 80+ socially and public engaged projects, these projects have been wide ranging from community, public, site specific, commission based and self -initiated art projects.
Artizan Gallery
Artizan Gallery is a small independent community art gallery on the English Riviera dedicated to championing the local visual arts scene. Our venues offer accessible space for arts programming, workshops and other creative activity, through a broad programme that aims to support professional and emerging artists, as well as facilitate community projects such as student shows and family workshops.
Brixham Heritage Museum
Dedicated to the history and heritage of the town of Brixham in Devon. The Brixham Heritage Museum was founded in 1958 to preserve and share the history of Brixham, an important fishing town on the south Devon coast. The museum is housed in the former police station, which was built in 1902.
Offering a range of schools’ group activities, workshops and tours on a variety of topics. They bring the curriculum alive by engaging children with the museum’s collections through role play, handling real and replica objects, craft activities, poetry, storytelling, archaeology, guided tours and trails.
Cabbage Tree Studio
Cabbage Tree Studio is a community interest / not for profit company. Founded by landscape artist Claire Jo Harmer and based in South Devon, Cabbage Tree Studio hosts ART experiences, workshops and courses with ‘connection, expression and discovery’ at the heart.
Daisi (Devon Arts in Schools Initiative)
Daisi is a not-for-profit arts education organisation creating and promoting inspiring artistic and cultural experiences which enable more children and young people to access the transformative and inclusive power of the arts. Daisi believes that such experiences should sit at the very heart of young people’s lives and learning; sparking their imaginations, supporting their well-being and self-esteem, and helping them to observe and explore the world around them.
Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs
Devon Music Education Hub believes all children and young people should be able to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and have the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talent, including into a professional creative career. They work with schools, music educators and a range of local, regional and national partner organisations to provide an inclusive, diverse and relevant music education offer for all children and young people.
Doorstep Arts CIC
Doorstep Arts is a non-profit arts education organisation based in Torbay. Running drama groups for ages 0-25 across Torbay at key doorstep sites – youth clubs, church halls and schools. The groups provide safe educational spaces to experiment with what it means to be an artist and to explore your own voice. We believe that we all make the story happen – that participation in the arts is a key part of working for social justice. We believe that all children’s voices and stories matter and deserve to be listened to. Doorstep Arts believes that all children deserve to be able to access high-quality participatory arts and to see (and make) amazing and inspiring work on their own doorsteps.
Double Elephant Print Workshop
Double Elephant Print Workshop offers courses, resources and support to professional printmakers, artists and beginners alike. Aiming to provide open access to fine art printmaking resources and equipment, also to encourage and support everyone to discover their creativity.
Drum Devon & Drum Torbay
Drum Devon is a small social enterprise which prides itself on providing high quality, authentic and accessible world roots drum and percussion workshops to a variety of settings including community groups, schools, events and parties as well as therapeutic settings to promote personal and social wellbeing.
Filament Works
Filament is a creative producing house. Bringing together individuals with different skills and perspectives who are interested in nurturing vibrant and distinctive places. They look to find ways to tackle complex questions around identity and social need.
Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern is a show cave in the town of Torquay in the south of Devon, at the heart of the English Riviera and part of UNESCO’s English Riviera Global Geopark. Kents Cavern has provided a wealth of geological and archaeological history and the Kents Cavern Foundation shares its heritage with local people and visitors of all ages, cultures and abilities through education and outreach to promote its conservation and protection.
Libraries Unlimited: Torbay Libraries
Libraries Unlimited believes in the unlimited potential of library services to make a positive difference to people’s lives and communities. Torbay Libraries encompasses four libraries; Paignton Library, Torquay Library, Churston Library and Brixham Library.
Louise Chapman
Louise is an artist with experience of working with Primary School aged children on a variety of art projects internally and in association with arts organisations, museums and galleries. As well as delivering workshops and art clubs using a wide variety of art forms/media including drawing, painting, sculpture (clay, model making, crafts),printing, wet felting, sewing and mixed media. Louise is also forest school trained and works alongside arts organisations on a number of local arts events helping to provide creative community engagement.
Maker Arts
Maker Arts is an alternative provision run by passionate qualified teachers and mentors who believe young people who have additional barriers to learning have a safe, nurturing environment where they can feel supported and thrive to reach their full potential. Their programme of study embeds tried and tested successful methods, focusing on the individual’s needs, to help them overcome these barriers, raise their self-esteem and build confidence whilst learning new skills and working towards qualifications.
Medical Tuition Service
Medical Tuition Service is here to put young people with agreed health issues into a position where they can access full-time education.
Torbay MTS is a small setting with a big heart, providing a wide range of educational, therapeutic and reintegration opportunities for young people who possess medical need in Torbay. The majority of MTS’ cohort are unable to attend their on-roll school as a result of their complex medical needs and have a history of poor attendance and slow progress as a direct result. Their place at MTS relies upon meeting strict Admissions criteria, which then informs the bespoke curriculum and therapeutic offer that is designed for each individual.
Moor To Sea Music Collective
Moor to Sea has a vision to create communities where power is shared, difference is valued and creativity, music and the arts are how we understand ourselves. Their mission is to make it possible for people to find and make music that speaks to them. To grow musical landscapes together. They support people to connect, co-create and find a voice through Music. Also providing musical opportunities and experiences which encourage and nurture connection and which build trust and understanding across differences.
PaddleBoat Theatre Company
PaddleBoat Theatre Company believe that theatre is a space where imagination is brought to life.
Born from the vibrant city of Exeter, they are committed to delivering high-quality productions and exciting workshops for children and families across the South-West. At the heart of PaddleBoat’s work is the desire to inspire the imagination. PaddleBoat believe in theatre which engages with the young minds of tomorrow – as well as reminding every adult that they too can rediscover their own imaginations. PaddleBoat’s award winning productions always blend creative storytelling. With playful and engaging audience interaction, we invite all audiences into a space where performers and audience members alike embark on journeys, create adventures and get lost in magical worlds together.
Paignton Picture House
Paignton Picture House opened in 1914. It is one of the most remarkable buildings in Torbay and one of the most important historic cinemas in the UK. World renowned author Agatha Christie regularly watched films from her favourite seat in the magnificent balcony. This Grade II* cinema closed its doors in 1999, sitting empty within our community ever since. Subjected to years of dilapidation, it is now on Historic England’s “At Risk Register” and has significant vulnerabilities which could lead to the complete loss of use of the building. The cinema is being restored and, with the help of our community, will reopen in 2025!
The project is led by Paignton Picture House Trust, a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about bringing the cinema back to life. The restoration and development of the building will save a piece of iconic local history for future generations. It will create a vibrant hub for film, culture and community which is accessible for all; offering a mix of classic, mainstream and arthouse films, as well as live performances, events and community activities and a café. This much-loved building lies at the heart of the community and will also provide employment opportunities, boost the local economy and provide learning and development opportunities for young people.
Palace Theatre Paignton
Friendly and fun community theatre in the heart of Torbay: drama, live music, comedy and so much more. Situated in Paignton town centre just minutes from Torquay, Brixham, Totnes and Newton Abbot. So much more than just a theatre, they host workshops, classes, private parties, conferences and exhibitions in the Theatre and in Stage Left. The Palace Theatre is managed by Jazz Hands, a Community Interest Company and this CIC runs the Friends of Palace Theatre.
Participate Arts
This project aims to initiate, develop and deliver high quality, contemporary arts projects with integrity in consultation with communities. Participate Arts design socially engaged arts projects and workshops around Devon. Facilitate creative expression, explore community and bring people together to articulate their stories, allowing confidence to grow and inspire motivation to make a positive contribution. Their programmes are designed to meet the needs of participants, working creatively with people of all ages. Socially engaged work is at the heart of what we do.
Play Torbay
Play Torbay are a small charity supporting and encouraging children to play and be active outdoors. Providing adventure, friendship, and fun for hundreds of children each year. School age children and their families are the beneficiaries of their work. In particular, supporting children from disadvantaged communities and those affected by adverse childhood experiences.
Princess Theatre Torquay
The Princess Theatre is South Devon’s largest regional theatre, showcasing the best West End and touring productions from across the UK. Offering a wide and varied programme including first class comedy, musicals, dance, music and children’s shows.
Riviera Education Trust
Riviera Education Trust comprises three primary schools; Oldway Primary School, Roselands Primary School and Shipay Learning Academy. The academies that form Riviera Education Trust serve different communities in different contexts, but share a common goal: to provide an excellent education for our children that will prepare them for life beyond school.
Royal Lyceum Theatre & Unleashed Theatre Company
A Christian theatre company established to create thought-provoking productions with a clear message of hope, Unleashed continually develops fresh ways to present the Christian message and encourage the faith community through its engagement with the arts. As a completely inclusive organisation, the emphasis is on community theatre that can make a positive difference, not only to those taking part but to audiences to whom the message of hope is conveyed. Now a registered charity, the company also has a particular remit to grow social action projects like Unleashed Community Drama and Unleashed Community Choir.
Sara Hurley
I’m a storyteller, actor and workshop leader. I tell traditional stories from Britain and around the world and lead workshops to do with stories of all kinds. Telling tales, making new stories, telling personal stories or stories from history or about a place. As a creative educator I bring out creativity with people of all ages and as a performance storyteller I’m as much at home on a darkened stage as I am under a sunlit tree. Well….almost, being a Devon girl I generally prefer trees and working outdoors!
Sound Communities CIC
Creatively Empowering Youth Voice. Sound Communities’ mission is to engage and mobilise marginalised young people. Helping them to lead digital production opportunities together, to improve their well-being and facilitate expression, creativity and agency.
‘Our specialism is reaching marginalised young people to engage, create and consult using radio, music and creative media production. Our work develops creativity, improves mental health, inspires confidence, raises aspirations, increases skills and fosters agency.’
Taleblazers
Taleblazers helps to connect people with nature, storytelling, folklore and heritage. We believe that all of our lives are enriched by our connections with the world around us: with the natural world, wild places, and the stories and people that have shaped our communities. They operate an alternative education provision with outdoor learning at its heart, supporting young people who are struggling to find their place in the world, building connections and developing their confidence and self-worth. They also work on a variety of educational projects in collaboration with schools, heritage organisations, local authorities and funders, using their expertise in workshop development and storytelling to deliver powerful messages. The Taleblazers work hard with the communities around them, providing people with opportunities to engage with and celebrate the natural world and heritage, bringing unknown and forgotten places and stories to life.
Tonic Creatives
A fresh and dynamic creative team dedicated to bringing people together through arts, heritage and cultural experiences.At the heart of this organisation, they are committed to working with local and regional artists and arts practitioners to provide innovative events and opportunities. Tonic Creatives is made up of five dedicated Devon-based professionals, each with their unique skill set. These take in event management, marketing, education and outreach, audience development and sustainable arts practice.
The Spark Studio, Brixham
The SPARK is a creative studio space for all ages in Brixham. It is home to Project Performers youth theatre and dance classes.
Torbay Communities
Established following discussions with over 100 voluntary sector representatives, The Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT) was formed with the intention of making Torbay a place where all people feel included. The Trust empowers communities, building on strengths and skills through Asset-Based Community Development. Now known as Torbay Communities, the organisations overall aim is to create better communication across the Bay, actively encouraging local involvement and decision-making in improving the region, as well as developing and supporting volunteering opportunities of the highest standards.
Torbay & South Devon Music Centre
Music Centre members enjoy playing their instruments together, and improving their musical skills. Orchestras and bands are led by experienced musicians and there are opportunities to play in concerts and weekly rehearsals. There are groups for players of all standards and ages, particularly under 25’s.
Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum’s aim is to safeguard, collect and preserve objects relating to Torbay’s natural environment and cultural and historic heritage. To present them in an accessible and relevant form as a source of inspiration, enjoyment and learning for everyone.
Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey is Torbay’s most historic building, an ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. It’s also a multi-award-winning visitor attraction housing an impressive art collection boasting over 600 incredible works of art from the 18th century to the present day. Meanwhile, our 800 Years Gallery uses state-of-the-art technology to tell the abbey’s fascinating story through videos, talking portraits and interactive displays.
This Torbay Council-owned museum and gardens is also a centre for creativity and culture, offering events and workshops as well as hosting world class exhibitions alongside creative work from the cream of local talent. We also pride ourselves on being family friendly with a range of activities available for youngsters, both inside the historic buildings and outside in our stunning gardens as well.
Ubuntu
UBUNTU COUNSELLING SERVICES is a not-for-profit multicultural Counselling Social Enterprise service based in Devon covering The South West of England.
We Need Music CIC
We Need Music’s aim is to create accessible music-making and interactive listening opportunities aimed at connecting people; enabling creativity and expression; and building self and esteem and confidence. Our vision is for connected communities where people feel free to express and explore their innate creativity.