Active Arts - Performing and Visual Arts for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Active Arts provides professional performing and visual arts courses for adults with learning disabilities.
Students are encouraged to produce work in performing arts such as musical theatre, comedy & drama and dance, or engage in visual arts, including our Making for the Stage class or Art and Design classes.
You will be taught by skilled professional artists and performers who will support you to develop your skills.
What you can do
Our courses include:
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Making for the stage
(Costumes, props, set design)
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Combined Performing Arts
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Art and Design
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Comedy and Drama Improvisation
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Musical Theatre
You have the opportunity to select activities that you enjoy, while building your confidence and skills in a supportive way.
Download our example timetable below
Big events of the year
Annual Showcase
Each year, we host a vibrant and inclusive end-of-year performance at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, open to the public and celebrating the creativity of our participants. The show is the culmination of a years work for our students.
The event features performances in musical theatre, comedy, dram and dance, while our visual artists contribute by designing and creating the sets, backdrops, and props.
This inspiring showcase offers every participant the opportunity to shine and highlights the diverse talents within our community in an unforgettable way!
Art Exhibitions
Our visual artists show their work at local galleries and festivals.
They’ve produced work for:
Coastal Currents Art Festival
A Town Explores a Book
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
St Mary’s in the Castle
Eat @ Cafes
Even the Tate Modern in London!
Part of the community
Active Arts works from Frimley Centre and collaborates with other artists, groups and festivals.
We want everyone to see how amazing inclusive art can be, and to raise the profile of leaning disabled artists!
Would you like to take part in Active Arts?
Or would you like to help support the project?
Fill in the form below or ask someone to contact us — we’d love to hear from you!
Join or support Active Arts
Get involved with Hastings and Bexhill Mencap
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Volunteer with us
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Fundraise for us
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Visit our cafe
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Make a donation
