This week BCA has headed up a dream team of volunteers to construct and deliver 1500 packs of art materials to children in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedfordshire Libraries and the University of Bedfordshire. Funded by Arts Council England and facilitated by The Royal Opera
COVID-19: updated September 2020
Due to the recent outbreak of Covid-19 all BCA workshops and events are postponed until further notice. We’re currently working with our artists to create digital alternatives where possible – please keep an eye on our website or sign up to our newsletter to be up-to-date with any changes to our programme.
Latest News
Press Release: Bedford Creative Arts asks locals to contribute to Airship Dreams
19 Jun 2020
Bedford Creative Arts (BCA), The Higgins Bedford, and Airship Heritage Trust along with award-winning artist Mike Stubbs, have joined forces to launch Airship Dreams, a programme of exhibitions and events that celebrate Bedford’s airship history. Earlier this year, BCA announced it had received significant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England and
Press Release: BCA Receives Over £100,000 For Airship Dreams
6 Apr 2020
Local contemporary arts charity, Bedford Creative Arts (BCA), has received significant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as Arts Council England and Bedford-based charity, Harpur Trust for a new project: Airship Dreams. The project is the result of three years of investigation and research into Bedford’s history with the airship and Cardington Sheds, working closely with award-winning artist Mike Stubbs, who grew up in
