Canopy: 24 ideas about trees – a touring production
Current ProjectCanopy: 24 ideas about trees is a sound installation created by Lorna Rees Company, produced by Activate Performing Arts.
Projects
We are producers, presenters, collaborators and commissioners. Sometimes we are all of these. Here you will find some examples of our work.
The Hide – a touring production
Current ProjectA live solo performance installation led by disabled artist Tilly Ingram about birdwatching and hidden disability. Produced by Activate Performing Arts.
Mudlarks Residency
Complicité’s first ever dedicated programme to identifying and supporting outstanding artists.
Women Leaders South West (WLSW)
Eight south west organisations hosted two Associates each over the course of eighteen months, supported by social entrepreneurship and business training from Southampton Business School and mentoring from Jude Kelly and The WOW (Women of the World) Foundation. The programme was funded by Arts Council England’s Transforming Leadership scheme.
Noisy Noise Noise – a touring production
Current ProjectA touring production from The Working Boys Club, produced by Activate Performing Arts.
Beach of Dreams
A national project led by Kinetika, who worked with commissioned artists and regional partners, whose works emerged from deep engagement with local communities, translating coastal climate concerns into powerful artworks. The finale event took place in Weymouth and was produced by Activate.
Transitioning LANDscapes
Current ProjectA two year project working in three European landscapes, bringing artists, scientists and communities together to make work with place at its heart. Funded by Creative Europe.
Nature Calling
Current ProjectFrom May to October 2025 the National Landscapes Association and Creative Executive Producers Activate Performing Arts, presented a new and exciting programme of art commissions, made by writers and artists of all disciplines, engaging new audiences across some of our unique National Landscapes.
FLAVOURS
Current ProjectThe FLAVOURS project offers new opportunities for people to get a taste of Dorset’s outstanding landscape.
Street in the Park
Current ProjectStreet in the Park is a free family-friendly event that showcases local dance and music talent. Launched in May 2019, the event runs every year and continues to evolve.
CREATE!
Current ProjectA free course for early career creatives. Produced and delivered by Activate, Arts by the Sea and b-side.
Working Landscapes
The Working in LANDscapes project aims to upskill creative and landscape professionals in how to work together in their landscape settings.