For nearly two decades b-side has brought extraordinary artists and communities together on Portland.
Now we have a once-in-a-generation opportunty to buy the building that is our home – securing our project and community spaces, and bnb-side our creative accomodation venture for the future. Owning a building means b-side can remain rooted on Portland for the long term, deepening our impact in the community and creating opportunties for future generations.
How you can help
- Make a donation to the b-side Building Fund
- Become a regular giver and support b-side year round
- Fundraise, volunteer, and help spread the word
Thank you for being part of the b-side community.
Together we can secure a home for the future.
Why buying our building means so much
Donate and Help us Buy our Building
Help us make bnb-side ours, and secure a permanent home for b-side on Portland.
Become a regular giver
If you believe in culture as a force for change, a way to bring people from all walks of life together and would like to support the work of artists and be part of our story, please consider donating below.
Find out more about our work HERE
b-side is more than just an arts festival.
Are you a business or a big giver?
Get in touch with our Director, Rocca, who will be more than happy to discuss how we can work together.
Bringing new art to Dorset since 2008
Since our first festival we have worked with artists to support the creation of hundreds of brand-new artworks enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors. Our artists have helped to tell the stories of Portland in new ways, in places you would least expect to find art and have enabled new voices to be heard.
Your support means we can continue to create new art, support artists, young people and share incredible stories about the Isle of Portland with the rest of the world.
But there is still lots more to do
But there’s still lots more to do…
We want to grow and create an internationally recognised arts organisation providing exciting and progressive creative opportunities for artists and communities in our county. We want to spotlight our local talent and bring internationally recognised artists to audiences in Dorset.
We are on our way and you can be part of this too.
TOGETHER, WE CAN...
COMMISSION NEW ART
Be part of an exciting and vibrant organisation that allows artists the freedom to create.
CELEBRATE PORTLAND’S UNIQUE BEAUTY & HISTORY
Help us celebrate this unique place through art that explores it’s culture, history and future place in the world.
DEVELOP NEW ARTISTIC TALENT
Support a young artist to develop ideas or try something new – be part of their creative journey.
GROW THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
Dorset has some remarkable creative talent, let’s make Dorset the hub of artistic excellence we know it can be.
BRING VISITORS TO PORTLAND
Develop sustainable tourism that respects and benefits the island and those who live and work on Portland.
INVOLVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
We can create more opportunities for people to take part in art as participants, co-creators or audience.