Bedford Creative Arts (BCA)

Current Projects...

Bedford Creative Social: Future Shorts Film Festival



We are pleased to announce that we are taking part in the Future Shorts Film Festival this January. Run by the creators of the acclaimed Secret Cinema, Future Shorts has redefined the way we experience film. From London to Moscow, Melbourne to Jakarta, the screenings take place across a huge network of music halls, cinemas, theatres, galleries, clubs and warehouses, providing an alternative to the traditional film festival model.

Come along to experience a series of short films in the intimate and non-traditional environment of The Pad nightclub. The bar will be open, and we might even throw in some popcorn!

Films include the Oscar-winner “God of Love”, BAFTA-winning “The Eagleman Stag” and Sundance-winner “Deeper Than Yesterday.”

Venue: The Pad
Date: 28th Jan
Time 8 -10pm
Cost: £5
For: over 18’s only.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets available from Luscious Juice Bar, Lime Street, Bedford

Introducing: Jacqueline Haddock, Creativity & Wellbeing Activist

We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline Haddock will be joining us as our Creativity and Wellbeing Activist in 2012. Here at Bedford Creative Arts we are committed to offering access to quality sensory arts experiences to all people including those who may face barriers to participation. Working with Jackie we hope to continue to meaningfully engage with people who are encountering mental health difficulties, through building supportive relationships and offering creative outlets that work alongside existing recovery models within mental health provision. If you feel you would benefit from working with us in this way please do call or email.

Spotlight on studio artist: Alison Goodyear

Alison’s paintings and drawings all have a starting point in looking and observation of the world around her, from landscape and the natural world to details of the human body. Starting with a drawing or photograph, she simplifies the image to take it towards abstraction and line through drawing and painting.

Her large drawings on canvas are directly traced from projections of photographs she took of her father’s skin – reversing the action of looking down a microscope. Similarly her round Cell paintings resemble cells under the microscope. The works that result from this process are beautiful and intelligent abstractions that retain their connection with the world.

She is currently a studying for a PhD at Chelsea College of Art, London.

www.aligoodyear.co.uk

New website coming soon...

We are in the process of creating a new website so please be patient in the meantime.

If you would like further information or would like to join our mailing list to hear about new projects and opportunities, please email info@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk

or telephone 01234 818670

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Artists Studio Opportunity

Bedford Creative Arts has two studios available to rent and one artist seeking a share from the end of September 2011 at

i-Create Studios, 104 Midland Rd, Bedford MK40 1QE.

Each studio, in a complex of eight, has been renovated to a very high standard with natural light and heating. The studios are fully accessible and parking is available.

We are now offering new rates in line with the National Federation of Artists’ Studio Providers for spaces at the i-create studios. We are also offering short-term leases as well as initial one-year leases and a buddy-finder service for artists wishing to find partners to share studios.

We are accepting rolling applications and so there is no set deadline.

If you are interested in applying for a studio and to ask for rates contact info@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk for an application pack

Above: Bedford Creative Arts HQ