What we do

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.

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live

We play a vital role in keeping villages alive and vibrant through our hugely successful rural touring scheme, which works by offering memorable live arts experiences to thousands of people across Somerset.

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start

We provide opportunities for Somerset’s under fives and their families to take part in high quality arts experiences. Start works collaboratively locally, regionally and internationally to explore and enhance young children’s creativity and well-being.

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music

With a focus on excellence, ambition and accessibility, Take Art Music is a brand new service, working with music partners, youth groups and schools across Somerset to deliver an exciting participatory programme of music for young people.

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dance

We believe that dance is for everyone and anyone can dance. As the county dance agency we support high quality performance and participation throughout Somerset.

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theatre

We dream of a county where artists, practitioners and companies are inspired to make, produce and present extraordinary theatre for the people who live in and around Somerset.  Our job is to help make this happen.

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Second Round:  Seed Fund

22 Jan 2012

The second round of applications for the seed fund for theatre and dance artists and companies is now OPEN. Its purpose is to help the dance and theatre sectors in Somerset to grow.

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Look inside the 2012 Jan-Jun Take Art Programme

04 Jan 2012

Packed with events, shows, workshops and features the new Take Art Programme is just one click away.

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Congratulations to Somerset Youth Dance Company

21 Dec 2011

Huge congratulations to Somerset Youth Dance Company, who have been selected to attend Dance South West's regional platform U.Dance South West 2012, held at Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth on 17 and 18 March 2012.

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Don’t Take Art Away

20 Dec 2011

After 25 years protecting and celebrating the Arts in Somerset, Take Art is facing its biggest funding crisis ever. A crisis that is threatening the heart of our hugely successful rural touring scheme and extraordinary work with dance, theatre and early years.

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Spring Forward 2012…

20 Dec 2011

Take Art announces dates for their youth dance performance platform, in association with U.Dance. Get your applications in now!

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"The Reach project is therapy in disguise. "

Rosie Jackson,  project writer on the Reach Project