CAS is a socially-engaged, contemporary visual arts organisation which exists to support and develop artists, and deliver creative education in the North Hampshire region. Our intention is to maintain a sustainable organisation in which our artists and socially engaged art projects can thrive and … [Read more...]
Ash Tree Stream
Exhibition and Artist-led Environmental Education project by James Aldridge Ash Tree Stream is a one-year visual arts project led by artist James Aldridge, in partnership with Andover Trees United and CAS (Chapel Arts Studios) and five schools in the Andover area. This project, supported by funding from Arts Council England and CAS furthers the work of Andover Trees United and their ‘6 Flowers 6 Trees project’.
CAS:AIR Themes of Life
An artist in residence project; February – October 2020 Click here for SUBTITLED version More about the project that brought you the exhibition: The People’s Chapel CAS:AIR is a repeating, annual, community programme focused on involving Andover people in the arts. This year, the CAS:AIR programme saw Scottish artist John McDonald lead a group of […]
Ash Tree Stream – Virtual Tour
Enjoy this virtual tour by CAS Artist James Aldridge showing the Ash Tree Stream exhibition that opened at CAS on 3rd November 2020. Ash Tree Stream is an Art and Outdoor Learning project for Andover, led by artist James Aldridge, in partnership with Andover Trees United and CAS (Chapel Arts Studios) with five schools in […]
Working with purpose; artist James Aldridge
ARTIST INTERVIEW Today I interviewed artist and consultant James Aldridge. We talked about the contexts in which he works, the philosophy behind his work, and his recent and upcoming projects Ash Tree Stream and Queer River. Click the image to listen to the interview James is interested in exploring his relationship with place and sometimes […]
Journeying with Tony Spencer artist
FEATURED ARTIST INTERVIEW Today I interviewed sculpture artist and sound therapist Tony Spencer. We talked about sculpture, sound, music, life journeys, spiritual journeys, and exploring the big life question through art. Tony’s story took us to Scotland and then Africa among other places and then back to Andover and Southampton for his year-long geometric sound […]
