At a time when funding for the arts is a low priority for many authorities, South Somerset District Council has bucked the trend and agreed to continue funding four Somerset based arts organisations for the coming year. Actiontrack, Somerset Art Works, Somerset Film and Take Art provide a variety of activities across the district, including programmes of dance, performance, visual arts and new media with different sectors of the community and for all age ranges. Full Story: Read More
Omega and Alpha set for world premiere at Wells Cathedral | This is Somerset
A Castle Cary composer is preparing for “the proudest moment of his career” when his musical masterpiece is unveiled to the world on Saturday. Martin Emslie, 57, of Alford has written an 80-minute composition telling the Biblical Easter story, culminating in Jesus’s resurrection. His oratorio, Omega and Alpha, will be performed at Wells Cathedral featuring a 46-piece orchestra, 120 local singers and three professional soloists. Full Story: Read More
SOMERSET GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN EXHIBITION: Whither The Ash
Open View this Friday evening 12 April 6-8pm for next exhibition ‘Whither The Ash’ at Somerset Guild of Craftsmen. Free entry. A celebration of the life of trees with emphasis on the Ash. Also features the 2nd Annual Furniture Exhibition, run in conjunction with Bridgwater College Fine Furniture course. Main exhibition starts on 15 April, ends 1 June, opening times Mon – Sat 10am-5pm. Students from Bridgwater College have been selected to take part in this open exhibition and the public are invited to vote for their favourite piece during their visit. For more information visit: www.somersetguild.co.uk or Tel: 01458 274653