Member Organisations

Suffolk Artlink are a participatory arts charity. We develop and deliver inclusive arts programmes in communities that bring skills, support networks, confidence and joy to people in the East.

Our creative projects aim to help people transform their lives through the arts, and are delivered in places including community centres, hospitals and hospices, residential homes, refuges and schools.

Our work is led by experienced arts practitioners, encompassing a rich variety of art forms, and is delivered in close partnership with care, education, voluntary and community organisations.

www.suffolkartlink.org.uk

enquiries@suffolkartlink.org.uk

Seraphim is a talented ensemble of nine female singers, handpicked by director Vetta Wise and all experienced performers as soloists or as members of leading choirs and eminent groups throughout East Anglia.  

Dedicated to exploring the glorious acoustics and visual inspiration of historic churches and buildings in Suffolk and beyond, Seraphim has established a remarkable reputation for the range, quality and commitment of every performance ever since its first concert in 2014.  They have accepted invitations to perform abroad and in this country; and their innovative all-day “musical pilgrimages” of mini-concerts combined with enlightening talks from a knowledgeable speaker are enabling smaller, delightful spaces to become known to a wider audience.  Whether singing a cappella or joining forces with outstanding local, national and international musicians – piano, harp, flute, organ and baroque ensemble have featured on their programmes to date – Seraphim’s original aspiration remains constant: to deliver “beautiful sounds in beautiful spaces”. Contact hello@seraphimvoices.uk.

Poppyland Publishing was established in 1976 to provide top quality local history books about East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk). Based in Oulton, Lowestoft, we are still one of the leading independent publishing houses in the region with over 150 titles to our name. Specialising in East Anglian history, we provide an outlet for new and established authors with a mission to contribute to the cultural heritage of the region.

RoughCast is an East Anglian theatre company. We produce classic works of theatre for the love of it and tour them throughout Suffolk and Norfolk. We are based loosely around the Harleston area.

www.roughcast.co.uk

A principal aim of IBBAS is to raise awareness of Harry Becker’s work, a fine artist who lived and worked here in the Blyth Valley in the early years of the 20th century.

The society runs an exhibition each year in August, which, since 2019, has been in held the “Cathedral of the Marshes”: Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh, Suffolk. The exhibition showcases over 100 contemporary artworks from East Anglian artists who find inspiration in Becker’s approach to his work. Each year new artists are added to our numbers, keeping the collection vibrant and exciting. Its a show with celebration at its heart, and Holy Trinity provides an additional layer of excitement to the Society’s goals, because it is where the Becker familia’s are buried; the favourite and much loved church of Becker’s daughter, and home to the tenor bell funded by Becker’s widow and daughter. We really feel at home in this light-filled, ancient space.

The ‘Paint-Out’ Competition which has become a regular part of the exhibition, grows in popularity each year, attracting artists whose speciality is painting ‘en plein air’. They certainly have a very beautiful landscape and building to use as their subject matter, and their work is places on display in the main exhibition.

We have recently incorporated an art workshop within the show, run by our Chair, the professional artist Annie Brundrit.

website: www.ibbas.co.uk

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The Bank Arts Centre is a dynamic hub for learning, practising and enjoying creativity. 

With an eclectic programme of events, performances, classes, workshops and art exhibitions, our aim is to promote creativity and the arts as an inspiring and accessible part of the community.

http://www.thebankeye.org/

Halesworth Harmony is a friendly and supportive choir, welcoming all singers without an audition. We sing a varied mix of world music in three- or four-part harmony, and we are also fortunate to have worked with, and commissioned, contemporary British composers.

The choir meets approximately fortnightly on Sunday mornings (10.30-12.30) between September and June/July, usually at The Cut Arts Centre. There’s an interval to chat and make new friends.

Rehearsal dates up to Christmas are: Nov 3rd, 17th and 24th; Dec 1st and 15th. Note that all rehearsals except the one on Dec 1st will be at the Huntingfield Hub. We’re learning some festive songs and carols to perform at the Halesworth Christmas Lights switch-on on Saturday November 23rd, the Huntingfield Christmas Lights switch-on on Friday November 29th and the Halesworth Christmas Market on Saturday December 7th.

If you’re interested in joining us, do come along. You’ll receive a warm welcome and *YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE*. There’s no need to be able to read music – songs are taught by ear and recordings are available for home practice.

For further information and confirmation of rehearsal venues, please email:
halesworth.harmony@gmail.com

Mitchell-Finch is a partnership of two graphic designers who met at Norwich School of Art in the 1970’s.

Now based in a quiet corner of Suffolk, our work has taken two distinct paths, Jane creates unique textile brooches & artworks with free-machine embroidery, Edwin hand prints posters, cards and stationery using vintage letterpress type and printing presses.

Our work can be found in local shops and galleries. We also enjoy meeting customers at creative fairs and makers markets.

We’re keen to share our skills, and now offer workshops in both creative embroidery and letterpress printing. Visit our website for details.

Website: Mitchell-Finch.Online

Instagram: Jane Mitchell-Finch and Mitchell-Finch Letterpress

Facebook: Mitchell-Finch Online and MFLetterpress

The gallery is located in the heart of the ancient seaside village of Pakefield, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Over the years, Ferini Gallery has become a hub of the community, hosting many events from Art Exhibitions to wine tasting and much more. 

The gallery’s goal is to introduce relevant emerging local artists and established artists. This provides collectors with the excitement of early acquisitions by up and coming artists, as well as that of mature talent.

https://www.pakefieldartgallery.com/

The Seagull Theatre Community Interest Company is a small theatre in Pakefield, Lowestoft, which plays host to a regular stream of local talent, regional and national touring theatre companies. We are home to many resident companies including our own touring Theatre company; The Seagull Rep.

The building, which used to be a school, was converted into an arts centre in the 1960’s and was run by the Suffolk County Council until 2006, when the funding was withdrawn. A local resident stepped in to buy the building from the council and turn it into a Community Interest Company as “The Seagull”. With the help of volunteers the theatre reopened at the end of February 2009 and has re-established itself as an important performing arts venue, offering a diverse range of shows, classes and workshops. In addition to our Auditorium, we have three studios upstairs that provide space for local groups to rehearse or functions to be held.

The Seagull is run by volunteers, with two permanent staff members. Please contact us anytime and our dedicated team of volunteers will endeavour to assist you with any queries and ideas that you may have. The Seagull is a community venue working with and for you to ensure this vital resource continues to thrive and contribute quality programming, facilities and opportunities to the area.

www.theseagull.co.uk