Event | Somerset Arts + Culture Diversity Forum 2026

About this event

Take Art are working together to deliver this forum, which aims to have honest discussions, share experiences, and provoke individual and collective action. This is an opportunity to hear from older people themselves as well as artists and organisations whose work is informed by them. The session begins with presentations from: Ann Farley, Visual artist Dance 4 Parkinsons Research presentation Our Turn Project Yeovil and South Somerset presentations Maggie Turner - Shares research into how later life learning and engagement with the arts can support cognitive capacity, well-being, social connection, and potentially reduce dementia risk. Tea and coffee will be provided. Food and drinks will be available to purchase in the café for those who wish to continue networking. The Arts and Culture Diversity Forum Somerset champions diversity and equality in the arts in Somerset. Facilitated by Take Art, Somerset Art Works and Somerset Film, it represents a safe space for us all to talk honestly, share experiences and best practice, challenge perceptions, and provoke individual and collective action. If you are an older person who would like to share your perspective, or an artist, educator, care worker, or arts professional working with older people, we warmly invite you to join the conversation!