Now the largest event in Somerset for visual artists and makers, registrations for Somerset Open Studios 2018 are now open. Somerset Art Works members working in any discipline can apply to be part of this bi-annual event. Full story: Read more
Somerset and Devon Museums win National Lottery Support
A project to bring contemporary artists into eight museums in Somerset and Devon has been awarded more than £80,000 by Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Muse: Makers in Museums is led by the South West Heritage Trust in partnership with Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Somerset Art Works and the Community Museums Development Officer for Devon. Full story: Read more
District Executive approves over £220,000 of Community Grants in South Somerset
£229,990 of Community grants were approved last week at South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Executive committee. SSDC supports a range of voluntary sector organisations via its Community Grant programme. This helps to deliver council services, as well as supporting groups working in local communities. Full story: Read more