New Summer Season!

Live events across Dorset

Take a look at our summer programme of events taking place between May - August 2025 in communities across Dorset...

New Theatre Commission!

Seeking South West Applicants

We are delighted to outline details of a commission for a new piece of touring theatre from a South West based company or artist as part of Create Tour Connect

'Drop the Hammer'

A Song Inspired by Dorset...

This captivating ode captures the history and traditions of quarrying around the Jurassic Coast, commissioned by Artsreach and written by Bristol based folk band, The Longest Johns.

The Value of Artsreach

What does Artsreach mean to Dorset?

Find out from our study of the arts in rural Dorset

Coming Next:

Finale: the Surtierra Tour - When Music is Home

Quimantu with Cloud 9, Palida & Shaftesbury School choirsSun 15 Jun

The Magic Flute

Opera in a BoxSun 22 Jun

Blŵgras From Wales

Taff RapidsWed 23 – Fri 25 Jul

Twelfth Night

Miracle TheatreThu 31 Jul – Sat 2 Aug

Artsreach will enrich and positively impact the lives of people in Dorset by connecting and empowering rural communities through creative and cultural experiences.

Artsreach is grateful to our principal funders, Arts Council England and Dorset Council.
Find out how you can support Artsreach here