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.

rural touring

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.

early years

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.

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.

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.

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.

What we do
Rural Touring
Early Years
Theatre
Dance
Music

Spotlight

The Jan-Jun 2013 brochure has arrived.

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Spring Forward 2013! Somerset’s biggest ever youth dance platform.

Find out how to get involved...

Visit the new Take Art InspirED Somerset site for Dance, Drama and Early Years in education

An online resource for teachers and creative practitioners

Check out the Word/Play website for all the latest news on Phase 2

Also see poems and pictures from Phase One: The thing is...

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Fantastic Forum Theatre Opportunity

02 May 2013

Take Art is delighted to be launching a brand new Forum Theatre training programme for theatre practitioners in Somerset and the South West. Led by Sandy Akerman, an applied theatre specialist, the training programme will focus on practical work, supported by theory, to explore the creation and use of Forum Theatre.

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Upcoming Events

21 May
- Spring Forward 2013The Octagon Theatre
3 Jun
- Primary Schools Dance and Drama ProjectThe Octagon Theatre
11 Jun
- DanceNetThe Octagon Theatre
17 Jun
- Early Years Theatre Show: SpotThe Tacchi-Morris Art Centre
17 Jun
- Light Constellations: Training for Early Years PractitionersThe Tacchi-Morris Art Centre
18 Jun
- Light Constellations: Training for Early Years PractitionersThe Octagon Theatre
18 Jun
- Early Years Theatre Show: SpotThe Octagon Theatre
26 Jun
- Secondary Schools Drama FestivalThe Merlin Theatre
27 Jun
- InspirED Early Years NetHighbridge Children’s Centre
2 Jul
- Primary Schools Dance and Drama ProjectThe Octagon Theatre

"I really enjoyed the course. It showed me how to improve my confidence, writing skills and performance. "