Projects
Our passion is community art, social cohesion and wellbeing, with a focus on environmental messaging and recycling.
Here are some of the projects we are currently working on- to see our past projects keep scrolling down.
Current Projects
Shepton on Show 2021
Date: October 15th 2021
Roll up, roll up! Join us for the Third Annual Shepton on Show! Come and enjoy surreal window performances in this showcase of the town's fine independent spirit!
Secret Gardens of Shepton Mallet
Date: 2020-present
This project aims to make use of neglected plots of land, transforming urban pockets into accessible secret gardens. Using waste materials generated by the local community we will be running workshops within the spaces to teach people new skills and support mental health and well being.
Wizard of Woz Festival
Date: June - December 2021
The exhibition is finally here! Loads of different art and installations, all Wizard Of Oz inspired. Inside the bank we have an environmental art exhibition, the Memory Board City, featuring work produced in collaboration between artists and the community and using PCBs from phones and other electronic waste. There's also a programme of live music, theatre, comedy and other events throughout the year.
LGBTQ+ Season
Date: From June 2021
Working in collaboration with our LGBTQ+ community in Shepton Mallet. We are running an LGBTQ+ season with different events. Watch out for theatre, music and interactive elements such as workshops and projects.
Community Days
Date: They are back every Wednesday 10-2.30
Every week we host this day at the Art Bank, incorporating a Talking Cafe (run by the Mendip Health Connectors) and free arts and crafts sessions. Everyone welcome
Past Projects
Sheptopoly
Date: September 2021
For one day only we turned the centre of Shepton Mallet into a boardgame- Sheptopoly! This year's theme was the rich history of the town. 30 performers and assistants, including actors and musicians, helped us bring the past alive.
Spirit & Spirit Garden at Wells Cathedral
Date: July - Sept 2021
In workshops at the Art Bank in July and August 50 members of the community created blooms out of plastic bottles. These were made in to a spirit garden that accompanied the 'Spirit' sculpture by artist Dimitris Koutroumpas, showcased in Wells Cathedral as part of Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) 2021.
There's No Place Like Home
Date: May 2020 - May 2021
This publication compiles creative writing and artwork produced by 20 members of the community in online Art Bank workshops during lockdowns.
Shepton Mallet Bird Trail
Date: Oct-Dec 2020
There are seven artworks created by local artists using primarily recycled or natural materials. Each artwork pays tribute to a species of bird we can all find in and around Shepton Mallet.
A project in collaboration with the Town Council and Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Shepton On Show 2020
Date: 16th Oct 2020
An evening of theatrical fantasy on Shepton Mallet High Street, showcasing fine independent spirit, a collaboration between business owners, artists, performers, organisations and writers.