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Arts Partners
The Arts and Cultural Development Service works closely with a number of arts organisations across the city and the region. Below is a snap shot of who these are and what they do.Art Space Portsmouth
The principal aim of Art Space Portsmouth is the support and promotion of contemporary artists and art activities through the provision of good quality, affordable studios. Art Space provides versatile working environments for artists with 24 hour access, seven days a week, inclusive of lighting and heating. There is also access to a workshop space. Art Space has 29 studios. Art Space Portsmouth provides a supportive and critical atmosphere to develop diverse artistic practices.
Tel: 023 9287 4523
Address: Art Space Portsmouth, 27 Brougham Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4PA
Aspex
Aspex Gallery presents a varied exhibition programme of contemporary visual art by established and emerging artists and makers.Tel: 023 9277 8080
Address: The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF
http://www.aspex.org.uk/
Dot to Dot
Dot to Dot is a participatory arts organisation established in 1987.
Dot to Dot works with partnership organisations and community groups to apply for funds to pay for project work.
Tel: 023 9220 0317
Address: Paulsgrove and Wymering Healthy Living Centre, 219-225 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 4HG
Email: info@dottodot.org.uk
New Theatre Royal
The New Theatre Royal situated in the heart of Portsmouth on Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth's friendliest arts venue in the heart of the city, bringing you cutting edge dance, theatre, drama, music, children's shows and comedy.
Tel: Box Office 023 9264 9000
Email: info@newtheatreroyal.com
Web: http://www.newtheatreroyal.com/
Kings Theatre
The Kings Theatre Trust Ltd is a registered charity (No 1088254) and has been formedwith local trustees, as a result of a campaign by AKTER to save the theatre. Hampshire County Council has passed the freehold to Portsmouth City Council, which has granted a long lease to the Trust. It will be the Trust's responsibility to raise funds for, and organise the modernisation and restoration of the Theatre. A programme of work costing over £3 million has already started, aided by funds from both Hampshire and Portsmouth Councils. Tel: 023 9282 8282 Email: enquiries@kings-southsea.com Web: http://www.kings-southsea.com/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is funded through four main income streams: public funding through Arts Council England, South West core grant (42%) and local authority grants (15%); box office income (35%); and private funding through sponsorship, grants from trusts and foundations and individual giving (8%).
Tel: 01202 670611
SCAT
SCAT Theatre Company, based at Bedhampton Arts Centre, specialise in producing puppetry theatre shows and drama, mask and puppet making workshops for children. They are funded by Portsmouth City Council.
Tel: 023 9236 6829
Email: scattheatre@breathe.com
Web: http://www.scattheatre.co.uk
