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Bedford Creative Arts invited artists Andy Field & Beckie Darlington, who have previously collaborated with us with News News News and Lookout, to return to the town and give children the opportunity to tell us about Bedford as they see it. Children from Priory Primary School, Brickhill Primary School, Kings Oak Primary School and Putnoe…

Our Natural Blue Spaces is a project dedicated to exploring and celebrating the beauty of Blue Spaces—rivers, lakes, canals, and ponds—within the Central Bedfordshire area, through a blend of art, workshops and community engagement. This project was funded by Central Bedfordshire Council, supported by the Culture and Engagement team. We have partnered with the Canals…

River/Flow/Connect is a Bedford Creative Arts project designed to deepen community engagement with the River Great Ouse in Kempston, Queen’s Park, Kingsbrook & Cauldwell, and Great Denham. Through artistic installations and creative activities, the project invites residents to connect with the river on their doorstep, fostering a sense of place and shared experience. This long-term…

There are currently around 50 empty units in Bedford town centre.  POP Art aims to harness the talent of Bedford’s creative community to rejuvenate the town and showcase local artistic talent.  POP – an acronym for Pride of Place – provides artists with empty shop windows to display their work; turning unused spaces into loved…

Bedford Producer Hub aims to support practitioners creating a diverse range of projects which benefit local participants and audiences and are relevant to local needs and wants. We have recruited a cohort of 9 practitioners who are looking for sustained support to develop their projects and careers. Between November 2023 and July 2024, we offered…