Cultivating Creative Communities
Canopy is a volunteer run not-for-profit community organisation in the Forest of Dean
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Celebrating Arts in the Forest of Dean
The event started with a parade through Cinderford town with people coming out of their homes to join in with the festivities, pausing at the Triangle for some speeches, singing and dancing before settling at The Wesley where there were live performances of acting, singing and acrobatics with arts workshops running in the backroom for visitors throughout the day. Click here for more from artsJAB Cinderford 2022
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Creative Walks explained
Our fabulous Project Manager Sara Rickard will be leading this month’s Creative Walk and she’s keen to explain what it’s all about and encourage you to sign up to take part!
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Newent Festival Discussion
Canopy has been meeting with the Mayor of Newent to discuss the possibility of working towards a festival to celebrate creativity and to bring artists, arts organisations and the local communities in and around Newent for a day of joyful events and opportunities.
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Creative Play Survey
Have your say and shape the future of arts & culture in the Forest of Dean with a simple yes/no survey!
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Heart Shaped Place
Last Saturday, 16th July I had a great time at the Heart Shaped Place event organised at The Wesley in Cinderford to celebrate the involvement of communities across the Forest supporting Forest Mental Health.
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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
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 Facebook group, follow us on Twitter and Instagram to network with creatives in the Forest
meet
come to one of our networking events and say hello, find out when our next event is here
volunteer
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
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