County Arts Service

We provide a range of services including:
- Funding arts organisations through three different grant
schemes
- Developing new county wide arts initiatives
- Giving advice to arts organisations and individuals
Visual Arts Guide
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The Gallery at Bevere

The Gallery at Bevere is a major centre for the visual Arts in
an intimate setting, showing the best of modern/British studio
ceramics, along with paintings and other crafts by top regional,
national and international artists, glassmakers, wood-turners and
ceramicists. There is a full programme of exhibitions with
something new each month.
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Bromsgrove Library

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Evesham Library

Ground floor exhibition facilities located at the Oat Street
entrance of Evesham Library. A continuous run of 3 boards,
each 2.4m long by 1.2m high. Exhibitions and displays from all
individuals and groups, either of art and craft work, or on a topic
they would like to share with the community. We also welcome
displays from groups and bodies promoting their work.
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Green Stage Gallery

The GreenStage specializes in original, contemporary and
affordable art, by established and emerging artists. We hold
monthly exhibitions; representing work by over 25 artists at anyone
time, and showcase them all on our extensive website. Own Art
interest free loans are available; also free parking, disabled
access and refreshments.
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Jinny Ring Craft Centre

As well as the 12 working artists who are situated at the Jinney
Ring, The Hanbury based craft centre also hosts a small craft
gallery which mainly exhibits the work of British Artists covering
a range of skills. The Craft Gallery is set in an old barn building
and in it you will find many oldie worlde treasures alongside some
more modern art. Each September the gallery art extends to the
garden with a lovely sculptures exhibition.
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Kidderminster Library

Exhibitions and displays, large or small, welcome from all
individuals and groups and is available to hire on a monthly
basis. In addition, there are also 3 upright glass display
cabinets giving artists and groups the opportunity to display their
craft work. All expressions of interest are welcome from both
new and established Artists.
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Malvern Library

Malvern Library Gallery is situated in the café on the lower
ground floor of the library. The programming seeks to present a
diverse range of exhibitions. New and established artists are
welcome to apply. There are also 6 glass cases for displaying craft
work.
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Pitt Studio Worcester

The PITT is an independent, non-profit, artist-run project space
for the development of contemporary visual arts in Worcestershire
and beyond. The space can be an exhibition, workshop or
experimental space open to ideas that develop art and culture
through social or dialectical practice, activism, consultation,
exhibitions, talks and events.
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Stourport Library

Located on the first floor of the library. A large airy room,
with plenty of natural light from the windows on the external
curved wall. Ideal for large exhibitions or if required the
freestanding boards can be moved to create smaller more intimate
display areas. There are 1 floor standing and 1 wall mounted,
lockable glass display cabinets.
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Tenbury Wells Library

The exhibition room is hired on a monthly basis – artists have a
calendar month to put up, exhibit and take down their exhibition.
There are months this year (2010) that are available for hire. The
room is on the first floor of the library and is accessible via the
stairs or by a lift which is suitable for wheelchair users. The
room is also used for meetings, so there are times during the month
when the exhibition is not available to visitors, The display case
is not permanent, but can be obtained for exhibitions if
needed.
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Upton-Upon-Severn Library

The Gallery is fairly small. It is in the meeting room at Upton
Library and so is seen by many groups as well as the public.
Exhibitions are held for a month at a time as we are a part-time
library. There is good lighting.
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Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Housed in a beautiful Victorian building in the heart of
Worcester, the City Art Gallery and Museum runs a lively programme
of exhibitions, activities and events for all the family. Relax in
the airy surroundings of the balcony cafe or visit the gallery shop
which has a superb selection of cards, books and gifts.
Arts Partnership

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Grants and Funding
The Arts Service is primarily involved in the management and
distribution of
grants for the arts.
Shindig
Worcestershire’s Rural and Community Touring Scheme,
Shindig, bringing live arts to your
doorstep!
What's On
Worcestershire has a diverse range of cultural
activities, events and venues
providing something for everyone.
Print Distribution
Providing practical support to arts organisations large and small
the Arts Service works alongside a professional
print
distribution company to provide a professionally
organised and scheduled distribution service.
Contact the Arts Service
Write
to:
County Arts Officer
Adult and Community Services
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
This page was last reviewed 19 September 2012 at 20:42.
The page is next due for review 18 March 2014.