Dorset is home to a wealth of cultural organisations, enterprises and activities. Artists, craftspeople, galleries and cultural venues are located around the county, contributing to the area's sense of place and community.
The following arts organisations receive ongoing funding from the council to deliver a professional and accessible arts service:
Organisations Support Revenue funding
Dorset is home to a rich and diverse cultural sector, including:- organisations
- venues
- creative businesses
- activities
- community-led projects
They support the council's priorities by:
- improving wellbeing
- strengthening communities
- supporting economic growth
- promoting Dorset as a vibrant place to live, work and visit
- Activate
- Artsreach
- Bank of Dreams and Nightmares
- B-Side
- Bridport Arts Centre
- Charmouth - Visitors Guide
- Dorchester Arts
- Dorchester Visual Arts
- The Lyric Theatre - Bridport
- Shaftesbury Art Centre
- Marine Theatre
- Mowlem - Swanage
- Walford Mill
- West Bay Visitors Centre
- Senior Arts Heather Henshaw at [email protected], or
- Tracy Cooper at [email protected]
Dorset is home to a wealth of cultural organisations, enterprises and activities. Artists, craftspeople, galleries and cultural venues are located around the county, contributing to the area's sense of place and community.
The following arts organisations receive ongoing funding from the council to deliver a professional and accessible arts service: