Open for Art
When? 17 May 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
Where? Portland
Making art accessible, a group of local artists will be exhibiting paintings, ceramics, jewellery, mixed media sculptures and textiles in various locations during May including at the Royal Manor Theatre, Portland.
Thanks to Houseworks Dorset CIC ‘Youth Hub’ funding from Big4Littlemoor’ artists will also be working with local children and young people to produce work on the theme ‘'The surreal world'’ to be included in the Portland exhibition. There will also be plenty of tea and cake as the artists are hosting a café to raise money for charity.
See beautiful artwork by local artists. Come and meet the artists every day and receive a warm welcome at the Royal Manor Theatre, Portland, DT5 1LT.
Open for Art exhibitions will be a key component of the Dorset Town of Culture.
From 17th of May until 1st of June. Open from 10am - 4pm.
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