The Quad is bringing two new really exciting events for readers, writers and interested creative artists!

A new interactive installation, In the Mix, has opened at LEVEL Centre in Rowsley. Designed to be playful and collaborative, visitors use large glowing balls to trigger different sounds and create colour and shadows across the walls.

The Darley Park Weekender returns this August bank holiday with a mix of music and family events. After a successful first year hosting three days of family entertainment, the beautiful surroundings and natural amphitheatre of Darley Park will again host a weekend of music for everyone to enjoy.

Family and friends can expect a weekend to remember, so grab your deckchair, picnic blankets and refreshments to join the party of the summer.

Call for entries: The Harley Open Exhibition 2022 

Artists are being invited to submit their work for the opportunity to be shown in the award winning Harley Gallery, in Nottinghamshire. 

The Harley Open Exhibition is a biennial competition which attracts an impressive range of  artists.  

Previous exhibitions have include work by well known names such as Olivier Leger, Chris  Eckersley, Susan Isaac and Joanna Whittle - but entries are not restricted to established  artists.  

Buxton International Festival’s northern lights shine brighter than ever this summer with 17 days of operas, concerts, a musical, an oratorio, books, walks, lifestyle events, and a brand-new jazz programme, providing entertainment from morning ‘til night in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District between 7 and 24 July 2022.  Alongside the Festival’s schedule of world-class live performances across its five venues, there is an emphasis on participatory events this year with lively audience debates as well as opportunities to sing, dance and walk.

Fantastic for Families have a wonderful programme of creative and arts activities for families during the February half term, for more information follow the link below.

https://fantasticforfamilies.com/?dm_i=6XKV,3NLS,8RNR7,EH29,1

Arts Council England is looking to increase investment and engagement in 54 priority places across England as part of its Let’s Create plan.