C R E A T E
P A R T I C I P A T E
C O N N E C T
A well-established community arts charity based in Belper, Amber Valley in Derbyshire, since 1983. We work with a wide variety of groups and partners across the region, delivering quality, diverse, arts workshops, projects, events and support, particularly with those at risk of social exclusion.
We are Seeking New Artist Facilitators
Apply now for the chance to be one of our regular and valued creatives… a ‘Fleet Friend’!
Any queries, please get in touch
This Season...
Bloomin’ Marvellous
Nature-based creative sessions, including a cuppa in a community garden followed by an indoor eco-art activity for adults.
Diwali lantern workshop
Make a lantern to then take along and join in with Belper Christmas Light Switch on and Derby Season of Light events.
Happy Mondays
FREE drop-in, creative activities for up to 15 x people…as part of the support sessions to help people with energy bills and to feel less isolated during the colder/darker months.
Bish Bash Nosh
Eat, meet and create together as part of the Food & Community Hub, in Belper Baptist Church, on Bridge Street.
Meet & Make
Creative sessions for families, linked to books in Belper Library in school holidays.
40th Birthday Archive Exhibition
We are so proud to have gifted our 40 years of work to Derbyshire Records Office. Mini exhibition till 3rd January, 2025.
Bollywood in Belper
Book your tickets for a special evening of Bollywood dance with refreshments and disco.
Cotton-On exhibition
This one-year Fleet Arts project with Belper Youth Council culminated in a series of pop-up exhibitions in Black History Month and will be exhibited from January 2023, in Derby Museum and Art gallery. It has also been short-isted for a ‘Creative Lives’ Award…please vote for us here: http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/peoples-choice-2022 (voting closes 27th January 2023).
BIG thanks to individuals and organisations that have contributed to our core funding,
to enable us to continue to deliver our charitable work:-
Vernon Robert Bowmer Charitable Trust
Belper Town Council
Big Give pledgers
Kind donations through both in-person philanthropy and our website
More info on project funding/logos on our ‘About’ page…
Facebook Posts
Diwali in Belper is back by popular demand! Book your place now to create your own lantern with Surtal Arts in Number 28 Belper . Then bring your creation to Belper Town Council Christmas Lights Switch On (24th November) and at #derbyseasonoflight lantern parade (30th November). Book now via: www.surtalarts.co.uk/event-details/diwali-arts-craft
Our 'NETwork' is here again...for a short time only! 👌 ![]()
Made with lots of Belper participants for our 40th birthday last year with artist Tan Draig it is back in St. Peter's Parish, Belper tree avenue, for their 200th birthday this weekend. ![]()
Belper Town Council
We are looking forward to supporting Surtal Arts Diwali cultural activities/performance in Number 28 Belper again this Autumn. Watch this space for our lantern making workshop and the Bollywood dance details coming very soon!![]()
Belper Town Council
