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Cultivating Creative Communities

Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks

Upcoming events

artsFEST Coleford 2024

June 1st from noon FREE ENTRY

Parade featuring local schools, musicians,
& morris dancers. Live performances, exhibitions railway museum at Coleford Library, Clock Tower & Baptist Church. Free Drop-In Art Workshops including printing & encaustic art. Sign up on day. Event for all ages. More info here

Art Workshops
Fridays 10am – 12 noon
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th May

FREE ENTRY

Sign up for these FREE art workshops to create a beautiful batik banner inspired by nature, to be flown at artsFEST COLEFORD PARADE More info here

Read our latest news

Cinderford Creative Walk Project

After the recent success of the West Dean Creative Walk Project, we were able to offer a similar experience in Cinderford, comprising of an inspiring walk in nature with a follow up art workshop AND a celebration of the work.

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Celebrating Arts in the Forest of Dean

On May 7th, Canopy brought together performing and visual arts in the forest for a local celebration at the NEW arts venue at The Wesley, Cinderford. 
The event started with a parade through Cinderford town with people coming out of their homes to join in with the festivities,  pausing at the Triangle for some speeches, singing and dancing before settling at The Wesley where there were live performances of acting, singing and acrobatics with arts workshops running in the backroom for visitors throughout the day. Click here for more from artsJAB Cinderford 2022

Canopy Creative Network

  • Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks
  • Showcasing the unique creativity of Forest people and places
  • Providing accessible opportunities for creative engagement throughout the Forest
  • Enhancing community connection and wellbeing through creativity
  • Embedding the arts into society on every level
  • Connecting artists, communities, businesses and governing organisations
  • Representing, strengthening and unifying the Forest arts community
  • Being socially, economically and environmentally responsible in all we do

Get Involved

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follow our Facebook page and Instagram to learn how to get involved and upcoming events to participate in

network

join our community arts Facebook group to network with creatives in the Forest

volunteer

we need your help! drop us an email or fill out our contact form to find out more

support

if you need support do get in touch to discuss how we might help. If you would like to support our activities you can make a donation below