Promoting the Power of Creative Courage

"The Bradleys radiate positivity and success"

             -Anita Sunger. Artist

Beneath the Trees Festival

Sat 28th August 2021- bank holiday weekend

12pm – 8pm

Naul's Mill Park, Coventry

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Applications to take part close on 25th July:

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Following on from the success of Coundon's Hot Talent, Coventry Arts Collective supported by Coventry City of Culture 2021 present Beneath the Trees.

A green urban village fete of music, food, dancing, performance, people and storytelling.

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A magical and memorable experience in a hidden city green space, teeming with nature and wildlife, and a stage for you.

We are looking for Coventry...

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• performers

• musicians

• entertainers 

• singers

• dancers

• artists 

• makers

• crafters

• talkers

• creators

• whatever you want to show and tell, we will consider!

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We also need volunteers to set up and help with information on the day

Registration is now open:

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This is a unique moment to come and show the rest of Coventry what you can do and to perform at Beneath The Trees.  To be on a stage, to display and sell your art and crafts, to tell your stories and share your culture. Everybody welcome. Any age, any language, any ability. 

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This is your City of Culture and we need to hear your voice. 

Please note this is a low-fi acoustic & arts eco-fest. 

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Beneath the Trees is commissioned as part of #GreenFutures programme supported by National Heritage Lottery Fund and the #LoveCoventry programme  supported by National Heritage Lottery Fund and National Lottery Community Fund.

Applications close soon. Contact us for further info.

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IF TREES COULD DANCE

By Sakab Bashir

www.sakab.co.uk

take-5

Be the artist you've always wanted to be. 

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw but never got the chance?

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 5 untrained local artists to get the chance to be taught by Coventry and Warwickshire's finest living artists. A unique experience to immerse yourself in fine art and to learn from the very best.

You will learn about the process of drawing, will enjoy skills development masterclasses, confidence-building skills, and practical business skills to enable the artist to grow and develop a creative and spiritual  life in the visual arts. 

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Discovering new ways of ‘getting it out there’.

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Taking place in July and August 2021

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An Arts Council England funded pilot course focusing on drawing and painting.

About The Collective

A group of professional creatives, performers and artists living in Coventry and Warwickshire who come together to support each other to thrive and survive in these difficult times.

We champion and inspire those within our circus. We are a true collective of like minded people with the goal of mentoring, supporting and guiding with encouragement and strategy.

People, their stories and place are our passion.