The Arts Active Trust is a registered charity that supports people to enjoy the arts through education, community and audience engagement projects in Cardiff and the neighbouring regions.
Aims
We offer access to arts; through the provision and development of opportunities for participation, arts education and arts in the community.
Our mission is:
- To engage our local communities with initiatives and activities that invigorate the imagination and stimulate the soul
- To encourage people, of all ages, to engage in and enjoy arts activities.
- To take our inspiration from the diverse programmes of St David’s Hall where we are based, and to use them as a catalyst for creative activity.
Recent Posts
Family Prom 2022
Family Prom 2022 A Walk on The Wild Side As part of the 2022 Welsh Proms season at St David's Hall, Arts Active is presenting a Family Prom for young and old alike at [...]
Soundworks Summer Prom 2022
Soundworks Summer Prom 2022 We are delighted to announce that the Soundworks Summer Prom is back live and in-person this year. As part of our Soundworks programme - music-making sessions for adults with a [...]
Summer Young Composers Course
CCS Young Composers Scheme Summer 2022 Calling all aspiring young musicians aged 14-18 interested in composition, instrumentation and arranging... This Summer, our CCS Young Composers scheme will look at writing for a viola, harp [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Activities for Mental Health Awareness Week At Arts Active we're keen to promote and support Mental Health Awareness Week. Below is a special health and wellbeing resource from artist Heloise Godfrey and musician Rowan [...]
Classical Roadmap Talk: The History of Film Music
Dr Jonathan James is back with the next instalment of our Classical Roadmap Talks - The History of Film Music on Friday 6 May, 7-8pm. Just thinking about some of the incredible sound scores [...]
Coming Soon!
We are very excited to share with you the news that Arts Active has been commissioned by Cardiff Council by the Child Friendly Cardiff UNICEF National Friends Cities and Communities project, to lead on [...]
Arts Active Advent Calendar
Arts Active Advent Calendar Our interactive, online advent calendar is back for another year! Every day in December you will find a new surprise hiding behind each door. Merry Christmas!
Tiddly Prom: Bert and Cherry’s Christmas Plum Pudding
We are very sad to announce the cancellation of this year’s Tiddly Prom performances. Unfortunately with key members of our cast unwell and in isolation, we have no alternative on this occasion. If you [...]
Melodies & Maestros Female Composers
As part of our International Concert Series we are continuing to develop out our Education Packs. These are linked to classical music and our international concert series events and are suitable for home learning [...]
Out of Doors: LIVE this Summer
Out of Doors is back and it’s LIVE! Situated on the green of City Hall Cardiff Council’s “Summer of Smiles” - Children and Young People’s Summer Festival! Festival Site; Tuesday 20th July- Sunday 8th [...]
Classical Roadmap Talk: Female Composers
"The path to equality has been, and continues to be, a complex one for female composers. We shall look at some key figures who have blazed the trail for others to follow before celebrating [...]
Melodies & Maestros Composers of Colour Pack
As part of our International Concert Series we are continuing to develop out our Education Packs. These are linked to classical music and our international concert series events and are suitable for home learning [...]