Cultivating Creative Communities
Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks
Upcoming events
artsFEST Coleford 2024
June 1st from noon FREE ENTRY
Parade featuring local schools, musicians,
& morris dancers. Live performances, exhibitions railway museum at Coleford Library, Clock Tower & Baptist Church. Free Drop-In Art Workshops including printing & encaustic art. Sign up on day. Event for all ages. More info here
Art Workshops
Fridays 10am – 12 noon
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th May
FREE ENTRY
Sign up for these FREE art workshops to create a beautiful batik banner inspired by nature, to be flown at artsFEST COLEFORD PARADE More info here
Read our latest news
Artists Talk at The Sanctuary Gallery, Newnham
Canopy sponsored Artists Talk at The Sanctuary Gallery in Newnham feat Painters Bev Campbell and Perienne Christian and Jeweller Uschi Arens
Keep readingCinderford Creative Walk Project
After the recent success of the West Dean Creative Walk Project, we were able to offer a similar experience in Cinderford, comprising of an inspiring walk in nature with a follow up art workshop AND a celebration of the work.
Keep readingForest of Dean Fringe Festival 2024
For the month of March, we are joining in with the Forest of Dean Fringe Festival, exhibiting work at Dean Heritage Centre & Museum
Keep readingWest Dean Creative Walk Project Roundup
West Dean Creative Walk Project Roundup with images and press cuttings
Keep readingCelebrating Arts in the Forest of Dean
Canopy Creative Network
- Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks
- Showcasing the unique creativity of Forest people and places
- Providing accessible opportunities for creative engagement throughout the Forest
- Enhancing community connection and wellbeing through creativity
- Embedding the arts into society on every level
- Connecting artists, communities, businesses and governing organisations
- Representing, strengthening and unifying the Forest arts community
- Being socially, economically and environmentally responsible in all we do
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join our community arts Facebook group to network with creatives in the Forest
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we need your help! drop us an email or fill out our contact form to find out more
support
if you need support do get in touch to discuss how we might help. If you would like to support our activities you can make a donation below