New Brewery Arts is at risk of closure amid tough economic pressures. But the tools are in our hands — let’s craft our way out of this crisis, together.
New Brewery Arts has been Cirencester’s creative heart for almost half a century; we celebrate our golden anniversary in 2028. We were recently nominated as one of the top five cultural organisations in the country and last year over 110,000 people experienced and enjoyed creativity with us. We have a lot to celebrate and a lot to fight for.
Despite all this amazing work, costs have gone through the roof, while funding for arts and charity has gone through the floor. The charity covers 95% of overheads through income, but we have a stubborn deficit – leaving us faced with making tough financial decisions to stay open.
We’re not taking this lying down, staff and trustees are making changes to the organisation to build a strong, innovative New Brewery Arts that will serve our community for the next fifty years.
““It’s time to support what you love and help us shape the next 50 years of creativity. The tools are in our hands –let’s craft our way out of this crisis, together” ”
We can’t do this alone. We’re asking you, our community, to stand with us, so we can continue to be the place where your creativity flourishes. It’s time to use us or lose us.
How you can support what you love.
BOOK a workshop – try the skill you always wanted to learn and bring a friend! You could even organise a craft-based away day for your workplace.
BUY in our shop and at Joy! our festive pop-up exhibition (opens 25th Oct). Buying with us supports us as a charity, supports UK craftspeople and brings you the very best unique handmade pieces. Gift vouchers make a perfect Christmas present.
JOIN as a supporter or patron – you can make a regular donation to support what you love from as little as £3.50 per month.
Join as a supporter or patron
New Brewery Hearts Supporters give a small amount (from just £3.50 a month) on a regular basis. Together this builds to help us deliver our purpose of “craft and creativity for all”.
New Brewery Hearts Patrons give a significant contribution (from £500) to our work each year. New Brewery Arts Patrons help support the organisation and give craft and creativity to those who need it most.
New Brewery Arts is a registered charity, number: 900036. We have teamed up with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to process your donations and gift-aid securely.
our Supporters
We would like to warmly thank the organisations and individuals who generously support New Brewery Arts, especially our individual Patrons and supporters.
Patrons:
Paul and Viv Styles, Colin Forbes, Jeremy Lodwick, Bee Brockman, Dame Fiona Reynolds,
Charles and Amanda Woodd, Matthew and Beth Smith, Sam and Jane Wilkinson.
RECENT FUNDERS:
K D Winstone Charitable Trust; Arts Council England; The Radcliffe Trust; The Arts Society; Cirencester Town Council; The Architectural Heritage Fund; .Garfield Weston Foundation, Cotswold District Council, The Finnis Scott Foundation, The Symondson Foundation and other generous donors.
PARTNERS:
The Churn Project; Cirencester Food Bank, Cirencester Housing for Young People (CHYP) and Gloucestershire Carers Hub.
WHAT'S ON
New Brewery Arts is the place to come and explore the best of British craft and creativity. We have over 100 weekly courses and short workshops on offer each term and regularly changing exhibitions.
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