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Our Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity project provides a great way for schools to link local, social history to the curriculum across a range of STEAM subjects. We have been working closely with Shortstown Primary School to develop a set of resources that are FREE for schools to use. We’ve called this programme the Airship Dreamers Club. The resources can be used…
Read MoreDelivered by Third Angel, a theatre company creating public artwork in public spaces, and supported by Bedford Players Trust and The Place Bedford, the highly participatory public performance will explore the concept that our surroundings have a direct and intangible effect on our minds and therefore the way we live, work and play together, something which…
Read MoreDuring the school summer holidays, BCA provided art packs and online workshops for local children. The aim was to provide 600 children aged 5-12 with fun and enriching activities designed to develop new skills and consolidate existing ones. All provisions had to be SEND inclusive too. BCA proposed three different activities including art and craft,…
Read MoreBedford Creative Arts (BCA) and The Higgins Bedford have collaborated with artist Mike Stubbs to develop a new artwork and community exhibition based on Bedfordshire’s Airship Heritage. One of our goals is to engage the local community in the engineering heritage of the local area, and our links to the airship industry. Children and young…
Read MoreOn behalf of the Bedford Creative Consortium, Bedford Creative Arts commissioned Julian Beever to create a 3D illusionary artwork. This artwork depicts a local urban legend and celebrated Bedford High Street all through the power of 3D Illusion Art. The artwork is located at the site of the old bank on the High Street. The…
Read MoreEver been curious about the huge sheds dominating Bedfordshire’s skyline?
Read MoreAs part of our Take Part Queen’s Park art project, we’ve launched a brand-new campaign called Make & Share. This is your opportunity to get involved and showcase your talents. We are also exploring the mindfulness benefits that making and creating can have on our well-being. Expressing your creativity makes you feel good and you can do that through cooking up a storm,…
Read MoreThe ‘Let’s Create’ packs had a range of fun and creative items for families who may not have art resources at home during the pandemic. An activity sheet from Arts Council England devised by art teacher Andria Zafirakou (Global Teacher of the Year 2018) was also included. The packs were funded by Arts Council England and…
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