OUR WORK
We work in collaboration with many organisations and partners to achieve our ambitious manifesto to amplify people’s voices because we believe everyone has a right to be seen and heard within our community.
We provide a welcoming and inclusive community hub and garden, share-ownership residential properties, creative studios, meeting rooms and spaces to hire, as well as offering resources and opportunities to grow the skills and talents of our community, supporting their health and well-being with stronger outcomes and routes through to education, employment and freelance careers.
Current Projects
Outsiders project
The Outsiders Project is our vision is to show that people side-lined from society can write, perform and create work at the highest level.
Seeking Refuge
Seeking Refuge is a creative, collaborative project sharing the hidden voices of people who have been forced to flee their homes.
Access BEAF
Access BEAF is a creative programme aiming to support artists who may have experienced barriers in accessing and working in the art world.
Open school creative
OSC is a creative development network for all artists and creative practitioners operating within Dorset.
Current Exhibitions
Our exhibitions are a result of on-going creative projects with community groups and commissioned artistic projects.
Artist studios
Creative studio spaces in Boscombe for artists to develop their practices in a supporting environment.
Placemaking
BEAF plays an important role in placemaking, using our local knowledge and expertise to develop bold, innovative arts led projects.
Community mondays
Community Mondays and Fridays is a weekly gathering of positivity, support and creativity, in an inclusive and welcoming space.
The Orchard Garden
The Orchard Garden was created and developed by our garden volunteers, now serving as a community space and garden skill workshops.
Community Music
Join Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to listen to, create and play music alongside other people in a supportive environment.
Outside In
This free monthly in-person ‘make art’ group is an opportunity to connect with other artists in a relaxed and creative space, led by Outside In.
Young People
We create opportunities for young people to develop their creative talents, build resilience and become active players in the community.
Young at heart
Led in collaboration with Dorset Polish Centre, Young at Heart provides support to the elderly Polish community.
Past Projects
Our Festivals
Our festivals are a showcase of the work we develop throughout the year, celebrating our co-created projects and our community.
BEAF Commissions
BEAF commissions new works each year, supporting emerging to mid-career artists to showcase their work to wider audiences.
Exhibitions Archive
Explore our previous exhibitions at the Old School House and at Boscombe Arts Depot, curated by BEAF and showcases by local artists.
B.A.D. CINEMA
As part of BEAF’s ongoing projects from 2021 – 2025 we screened independent films at B.A.D. (Boscombe Arts Depot)