b-side is an internationally recognised
and locally loved arts organisation
on the Isle of Portland in Dorset
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Current Programme
Common Lands
Using the Isle of Portland as a microcosm ‘Common Lands’ will explore our relationship to and with land – both here and elsewhere. Common Lands will explore the physical and environmental context: climate change, biodiversity and erosion together with the human context: migration, displacement, land ownership, and rights through community-led research, workshops, seminars and discussion events, artist bursaries, residencies and commissions.
“In its every breath it has everything to do with the place and people”
Visitor 2018
“b-side festival never disappoints, it surprises and delights. We explore the unknown and the unseen.”
Festival visitor
"Thank you so much for bringing something new to Portland. My daughter and I had lots of fun and everyone was extremely friendly."
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There are lots of ways you can get involved in b-side's work, whether you're an artist, young person or just eager to be part of what we do.