No 8 Pershore Arts

Join The Loop News / Updates Gigspanner – Best of British Folk at Number 8 Peter Knight’s Gigspanner will be bringing their unique blend of British folk with a world Schools Showcase 2015 – Peace and Harmony Last night was a lovely evening. A private view was held here at Number 8 Hamlet We are very excited to announce a live via satellite screening of Hamlet on Thursday Penguins, Puppets & PODYS this Half Term at Number 8 There are penguins, puppets and PODYS in store for families at Number 8 this half Number 8 Open Call for 2015/16 Gallery Submissions Number 8 is calling for submissions from artists and photographers interested in exhibiting their work in our coffee bar/gallery space. About Number 8 About Us Number 8 is a thriving Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. Our mission is to provide arts and leisure activities to its local community and beyond with the aim of improving the social well-being of the inhabitants of Pershore and surrounding areas. Number 8 offers a vibrant programme of film (with 35mm, digital projection and 3D), live events (including music, theatre and dance), events beamed in via satellite such as ballets, operas and the National Theatre Live seasons. We run a programme of creative courses including popular Youth Theatre and weekly children’s dance classes, as well as Chance to Dance, a dance programme for over 55s. Number 8 also hosts a popular monthly readers’ group. There is also a continuous programme of art and designer craft exhibitions within our coffee bar gallery and craft cases. The venue is also home to Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society who are our resident amateur company and a host of arts and leisure courses such as yoga, art classes and ballet. The venue is available for hire by community groups or the corporate sector for regular classes, conferences, meetings or training events. Fully integrated into the community of Pershore Number 8 was inspired by the local community, realised by the local community and is now supported by them operationally and as attendees. With registered charity status the organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by a team of three paid staff, two part-time casual staff and over 200 volunteers. Number 8 aims to provide high quality, professional arts products and activities for all its patrons. High standards, professionalism and community ownership lay at the heart of the venues operations.