What is North Dorset's aim?

North Dorset District Council aims to support arts and cultural activities primarily through Dorset Artsreach (opens in a new window) . We also see the arts as having a vital role within wider issues, such as community safety, the environment and economic development.

Our aim is to ensure that local people have access to a range of arts experiences, that involve professional and amateur artists, and that our cultural enterprises are supported as much as possible.

Arts events

For a comprehensive guide to what's happening around you try the following: 

• Artsreach (opens in a new window) , the arts development agency for rural dorset for more information about live performances, visual arts, projects and children's events.
• Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new window) for a list of events across Dorset
• Activate performing arts (opens in a new window) , a theatre and dance development agency for Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset Arts Promoters Forum

Dorset Arts Promoters Forum (DAPF) aims to encourage the provision and joint promotion of arts in the county, as well as support artists and practitioners through training, project development and networking. It also hosts a very successful arts conference every two years, with high profile speakers and practical discussions.

Networking

DAPF members meet quarterly at venues across the county gives an opportunity to draw on a rich bank of experience from professionals and amateurs in the arts world. Smaller groups also meet in West, South, North and East Dorset for networking and project development.

Training

Dorset Arts Promoters Forum is well known for providing an extensive, innovative and inexpensive training programme for artists and practitioners, and for holding a very successful conference every two years.  Previous workshops have been held on disability access and the arts, organising festivals and marketing events.

Membership

This is made up of anyone and everyone with an interest in promoting the arts in Dorset, for instance, Arts Council South West, Local Authority arts officers, Dorset arts centres, arts & crafts galleries, major orchestras, festival organisers, further education colleges, artists, theatre & dance companies, and many more!

The current subscription is only £15 a year, which gives you reduced rates on training and workshops, and the conference, and provides you with access to the DAPF network.

For more information please contact Kevin Morris at North Dorset.

• Name: Kevin Morris
  Email: kmorris@north-dorset.gov.uk
  Tel: 01258 484342
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