Take Art is a pioneering arts charity, serving the towns, villages and rural communities of Somerset
We do this by providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience, participate and work within the arts.
Why the community needs usTake Art has been working, singing and doing the splits in Somerset for 25 years, long enough to build real relationships with communities, artists and audiences. From our hub in South Petherton we run one of the UK's most celebrated rural touring schemes and services in dance, theatre, music and early years creativity. Through our work we seek to educate, inform national practice, improve self-esteem, empower, build empathy, careers, happiness as well as physical and mental well-being.
Our impact on the communityEvery year we work with over 15,000 people across the county, providing performance and workshop opportunities for thousands of children, young people, adults, older people and vulnerable groups. Through our Live rural touring scheme we put on over 60 professional shows in rural communities. Through our dance, theatre, music and early years services we put on regular festivals, performance platforms, deliver large scale projects and influence regional and national policy on the arts.
Are you interested in high quality and affordable arts events and do you want to make a real difference in your local community? Why not become a volunteer promoter? All you need is an enthusiastic, committed group of people. One person willing to be the named promoter,a venue space in your locality (ranging from huts to village halls, community centres to churches, schools, to greens.) Contact sarah@takeart.org to find out more.
