B-Side Arts Festival
internationally recognised and locally loved arts organisation
b-side has a wide range of projects that run across days, weeks and even years.
b-side is not just a festival, we commission a whole range of art, research, events and activities throughout the year – take a look below.
Explore our current projects
b-side festival 2021
9th September 2021
- 9th September 2021
A thousand ideas, one amazing island. Showcasing the very best in contemporary art made in…
That Other Place
9th September 2021
- 9th September 2021
Explore That Other Place a mirror image of the Isle of Portland, a parallel universe…
New Artists Mentoring Programme 20/21
13th March 2021
- 13th March 2021
A programme of mentoring, training, networking opportunities with financial support for new artists.
CREATE! 2020 Developing Your Idea
1st August 2020
- 31st August 2020
b-side and Activate Performing Arts teamed up to deliver a FREE sh
B-side Assemblies 05: Show and Tell
11th August 2020
- 11th August 2020
We know that there is immense value to the sharing of intimate, small scale, creative…
OUTPOST LOCKDOWN EXHIBITIONS
1st June 2020
- 1st June 2020
During the lockdown, many people have been rekindling their love of making - baking, sewing,…
The Resident Residency
27th February 2020
- 27th February 2020
Resident artists receive financial and creative support for the development of an idea over a…
The History, Myths and Legends of Church Ope Cove
4th October 2019
- 4th October 2019
From stories of the fishermen, smugglers, leisure seekers and hut owners who have used the…
Get Involved
Calling all collaborators
Whether you’re a venue-owner who’s got a great space, a resident who wants to help fundraise, or you’d just like to help out - get in touch.
