Outsiders project
The Outsiders Project amplifies the voices of those often marginalised and unheard. Through creativity, we sho...
Our Work
We provide welcoming and inclusive creative spaces, which include, artist studios, exhibition and production spaces, hireable meeting rooms, and a community garden. Our creative programmes offer resources and opportunities to grow the skills and talents of our community, supporting their health and well-being with stronger outcomes and routes through to creative careers, freelancing and self-employment. We work in collaboration with many organisations and partners locally and nationally to develop our community programmes, artist professional development and sustainable projects.
Our Projects
Seeking Refuge
Seeking Refuge is a creative, collaborative project sharing the hidden voices of people who have been forced t...
Access BEAF
Access BEAF is a creative programme aiming to support artists who may have experienced barriers in accessing a...
Artist Support Events
Our artist support programme includes our arts career course, skills development, networking events, mentoring...
Artist Studios
Creative studio spaces in Boscombe for artists to develop their practices in a supporting environment.
Orchard Garden
The Orchard Garden was created and developed by our garden volunteers, now serving as a community space and ga...
Placemaking
BEAF plays an important role in placemaking, using our local knowledge and expertise to develop bold, innovati...
Community Mondays
Community Mondays is a weekly gathering of positivity, support and creativity, in an inclusive and welcoming s...
Community Fridays
Community Fridays is a weekly gathering of positivity, support and creativity, in an inclusive and welcoming s...
Community Music
Join Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to listen to, create and play music alongside other people in a supportive...
Young People
We create opportunities for young people to develop their creative talents, build resilience and become active...
Young at Heart
Led in collaboration with Dorset Polish Centre, Young at Heart provides support to the elderly Polish communit...
Outside In
This free monthly in-person ‘make art’ group is an opportunity to connect with other artists in a relaxed and ...
Past Projects
Exhibitions Archive
Explore our previous exhibitions at the Old School House and at Boscombe Arts Depot, curated by BEAF and showc...
Our Festivals
Our festivals are a showcase of the work we develop throughout the year, celebrating our co-created projects a...
BEAF Commissions
BEAF commissions new works each year, supporting emerging to mid-career artists to showcase their work to wide...
B.A.D. CINEMA
As part of BEAF’s ongoing projects from 2021 – 2025 we screened independent films at B.A.D. (Boscombe Arts Dep...
Creative Health
BEAF develops and delivers creative health activities which have impactful and measurable benefits on participants’ health and wellbeing. Creative Health is now recognised as contributing to the prevention of ill-health, improving physical and mental health, and addressing health inequalities within communities.
Find out moreArtist Support
BEAF works all year round to create opportunities for our community of artists, participants and audiences. Support includes practical facilities such as our studios, workshop and exhibition spaces, and training and professional development programmes we offer on a regular basis. This includes our 6-week arts career course, skills development workshops, networking events, mentoring and crits.
Find out moreOur Spaces
BEAF manages spaces across Boscombe where we deliver our creative programmes, as well as providing accessible spaces for hire.
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