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On 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…
Read MoreHas lockdown changed you? What new or old paths have you found, and what ways of living have you unlocked? In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we invited BCA’s project artists and creatives to reflect on their lockdown experiences. We asked them to share their current artistic influences, how their practice has changed, and what…
Read MoreAs British society becomes increasingly polarized we invite you to take part in the making of a series of performances with artist Quilla Constance (QC), which seek to cross borders, confront stereotyping and challenge gender, race and class inequalities. With a focus on collaboration, dialogue and exchange, you are invited to join QC to create inventive…
Read MoreIn our work exploring Bedford’s identity as a town, in 2017 we invited artist Mike Stubbs to begin an artistic enquiry into Bedford’s 100 year airship history and the local community’s long standing fascination with airships. Bedford has been the home of the airship since the Shorts Brothers arrived in Bedford in 1915 to manufacture their rigid…
Read MoreWorld Refugee day is on 20th June each year. Refugee Week is a nationwide arts and culture festival which celebrates the contribution of refugees across the UK and creates a better understanding between different communities. Refugee Week is typically scheduled around the 20th June. This year, Bedford Creative Arts worked in partnership with two regional and one…
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