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Life Circles - See Early Film Footage
19 Apr 2012
Life Circles is a new project and a new partnership between Take Art Dance and Core Dance, with a focus on engaging the frail elderly in movement, dance and imaginative play. It started last autumn and will run for two years, with the ambition of supporting the lifelong creativity of older people in eight residential settings in Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
Somerset Under 5s are invited to enter the Lightstream
10 Apr 2012
This May, as part of the Somerset Light Waves project, Take Art and three leading Somerset theatre venues are inviting the youngest audiences in Somerset to enter the Lightstream and take part in an interactive and colorful light-inspired performance and installation.
Ralph Lister Opinion Piece: “The Arts in Somerset and Sustainability 2012 Onwards”
03 Apr 2012
Somerset is a predominantly rural county, which means most of us rely on cars to get to work and to go to arts events. The county also has higher than average fuel prices (information courtesy of Fuelcourt Fuels), with the inevitable prospect of further fuel hikes on the horizon. Factors that don't bode well for those putting on shows or arts events in rural areas.
Take Art changing the lives of the frail elderly
28 Feb 2012
Just because you are passed the age of partying, it doesn’t mean your body has given up on joy, or your brain has stopped seeking creative expression…
Taunton Deane threatens a further 40% cuts to arts budget
20 Feb 2012
After drastically cutting the small arts grant fund last year from £35,000 to £20,000, Taunton Deane District Council are proposing to get the shears out again, reducing the budget by a further 40% (£8,000) in 2012/13.
£30,000 Early Years Theatre Commission up for grabs
06 Feb 2012
Take Art in association with Farnham Maltings and Arts Partnership Surrey are delighted to announce SPROUT, a new £30,000 commission to create a touring play designed for the under 5s.
