A space to LEARN,
to SHARE and
to be INSPIRED.

We lead social change in Yeovil through creativity.

Yeovil Art Space (YAS) is a creative-led organisation existing to bring art and culture, that is authentic and relevant, to its people and place. It aims to be a destination for creatives and wider audiences to gather, facilitating connection and collaboration to support well-being and social change.

We bring Yeovil residents and visitors accessible and innovative activities through a contemporary visual arts lens, supporting artists, young people, and community to develop creative practice through learning and sharing. In partnership with local authorities, organisations, and businesses, we bring collaboration and co-creation to the heart of what we do, responding to the needs of our community and instigating leadership to join the dots. We bring people together to support the local economy and cultural regeneration of Yeovil.

In May 2023, we occupied two shop units at Quedam Centre. Our main gallery and shop space are now located at Unit 13-15, while we are developing studio and member space at Unit 23. READ MORE

OUR CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES

The advancement of education in the arts in Yeovil and surrounding areas for the public benefit, through the provision of visual arts, including, but not limited to digital, moving image, 2D and 3D contemporary art and design.

OUR MISSION: Make Yeovil Creative

We lead social change in Yeovil through creativity:

– Bringing the community together through co-creation
– Creating genuine partnerships for art and culture
– Raising aspiration, encouraging learning and sharing to develop a sense of pride across generations

OUR VALUES

We operate with the following values shared between us, our members and partners. YAS are:

FRIENDLY – Our programme and activities are run by our team and volunteers who are approachable and helpful. We are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate.

POSITIVE – Our space is designed to be welcoming and inviting, filled with beautiful and vibrant artworks that inspire visitors. Supporting wellbeing is core to what we do.

INCLUSIVE – We are doing our best to serve people from all backgrounds, particularly supporting intergenerational approaches in our work with deprived neighbourhoods and culturally diverse communities.

SUPPORTIVE – We are passionate about what we do, and we support others whenever we can to explore potential, develop talents, learn new skills and build new avenues together.

COLLABORATIVE – We take a collaborative approach in everything we do, within our team, with our partners and together with our community. We listen, consult and evaluate what we do on a regular basis.

CREATIVE – We champion new ideas and support innovation. We believe art is not only on the wall and within a frame but everywhere and in everyone’s life.

Our Funders and Supporters

Yeovil Art Space is operated with income from donations, membership fees and grants. Our activities are currently supported by funding from Yeovil Town Council, Somerset Council, Arts Council England, Open Mental Health Grant & Somerset Community Foundation. In the past, our projects have been supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Skills & Learning, South Somerset District Council, Architectural Heritage Fund, Abri’s Community Funding, Coop Community Fund and Arts Council England.