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...]
Programs
Community development and outreach has been integral to our successful programs for 10 years. The programs listed below, in brief, usually overlap and weave through each other, enabling us to do more with less. Impact and diversity is important. CAS:AIR is a repeating annual programme of artist … [Read more...]
Events and Courses
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Multi-sensory Geometric Sculpture Installations by Tony Spencer
Artist and sound therapist Tony Spencer has created an extraordinary opportunity for people with neurodiverse experiences and disabilities to engage with art through the combined senses of sight and sound. Spencer, an artist with dyslexia, has been awarded Arts Council England funding to create unique sculptures made from reclaimed pallet wood and based on the […]
Artist James Aldridge and Andover Trees United champion ‘art in environmental education’
Artist James Aldridge and his project partners Andover Trees United and Chapel Arts Studios are proud to announce an exhibition of artworks showcasing the latest 6 Flowers 6 Trees project: Ash Tree Stream. Andover Trees United is a local environmental education and conservation charity. Their ‘6 Trees and 6 Flowers’ work aims for all children […]
Our journey to the stratosphere with Andover Space Programme
A blog post by Tom Mansfield Well, that was epic. It’s now two days after the flight of Spayce McSpaceFace and I’m still feeling my heart pumping adrenalin! I’m delighted to be able to say that we had a completely successful flight, launching from Andover just inside our permitted time, and landing near West Horsley […]
It’s launch day for Andover Space Programme
Well, here we go! It’s Tuesday morning, the 8th September, and we’re finally ready to launch Andover’s first spacecraft, Spayce McSpaceFace. The capsule’s been built, we’ve got gallons of helium, the GPS system is finally working, and we’ve installed a USB stick full of people’s hopes and memories of Andover on the inside. We’ve prepared […]
Dates announced for long-awaited Andover themed art exhibition
CAS Curator Susan Francis is pleased to invite you to enjoy the culmination of CAS:AIR Themes of Life from 27 September. A repeating, annual, community programme focused on involving Andover people in the arts, the CAS:AIR project this year saw Scottish artist John McDonald lead a group of local artists to explore the social history […]
Remembering the Joys of Art
From Chapel Arts Studios, resident artist John McDonald updates us on CAS:AIR “Themes of Life,” an Unlimited supported, community-focused project aimed at telling local stories and engaging residents in artistic practice. Participants from his ongoing art clubs and workshops also share their reflections on the impact of the programme.
