News

New design for our shop
New design for our shop
With help from some talented volunteers we have been able to give out shop an overhaul ready for re-opening, allowing us to better showcase the incredible work of local makers and creatives.
Build a rainbow

Build a rainbow

A creative community project that has brought enjoyment during lockdowns and now brings so much colour inside and outside the centre for our re-opening.
Young Digital Makers continued success
Young Digital Makers continued success
We are delighted that one of the core group who took part in YDM has been enabled to gain a place on the Creative Media Practice Diploma starting in September!
Well done Young Leaders!
Well done Young Leaders!
Well done to our Young Leaders Group from our Young History Makers project. During lockdown they completed and received the certificates for their Silver Arts Awards!
Culture Recovery Fund award
Culture Recovery Fund award
We are incredibly pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding from Arts Council England and the government’s Culture Recovery Fund that means we can stay open, continue creating arts for all across our district and be #HereForCulture.
We are re-opening ... slowly
We are re-opening ... slowly
We are opening our doors again! From 7 September we are opening just for our wonderful tutors to start running classes (please note you will need to book with them to attend). Then from 7 October we will be open Wednesday to Sunday to everyone, launching with our Connection In Isolation exhibition.
Ben Sands 100th birthday today
Ben Sands 100th birthday today
Today marks the100th birthday of the remarkable local Printmaker Ben Sands.
Meet the Maker : Sophie Stokes
Meet the Maker : Sophie Stokes
Sophie Stokes is the brand created by artist, designer and recent graduate Molly Lambourn. Molly prints her hand-drawn and painted designs onto 100% recycled plastic jewellery
We plan to reopen in September
We plan to reopen in September
The Horsebridge Arts Centre is hoping to reopen in September.
Arts Council England grant awarded
Arts Council England grant awarded
We wanted to share some fantastic news we have received this week. We have been awarded £35,000 by Arts Council England (ACE) towards anticipated loss of income due to the impact of Covid-19. The award will cover around 80% of the anticipated financial impact on the centre IF we are able to open from July.