Community Arts
Rotherham has Art!
Rotherham is host to many arts groups and classess in all artforms and for all ages and abilities. It's easy to get involved in dance, singing, painting, music, drama or new media. Taking part in the arts is fun, and it's good for you! There are a number of proven benefits to getting involved including increasing confidence, relaxation, learning new skills, self expression, and developing community work, as well as providing fun creative activities for children and young people - so make it number 6 of your 5 a day!
Looking for an activity?
There are many arts groups and classes in Rotherham which you might like to get involved in; these pages may help you find the activity you are looking for, but contact us on 01709 823636 or email community.arts@rotherham.gov.uk if you cannot find a group to suit you.
- Brass Bands
- Choirs and Singing
- Dance
- Drama and Youth Theatre
- Festivals
- Folk Music
- Operatics and Musical Theatre
- Local Arts News, Events and Activities
- Galleries, Exhibitions and Exhibition Opportunties
Looking for an Artist or Art Group?
If you are looking for an artist, visit Artists in Rotherham for information on contacting local artists and arts groups.
Looking for support?
If you are looking for support for your project or group, there are national, regional and local Arts groups who lead on development and who can support local groups; for more information visit:
- Local Arts Development and Support Groups
- Regional and National Arts Development and Support
- Arts Funding News
Many creative people experience difficulties in working alone, without support and feedback from fellow artists. The Community Arts Service can help artists to get in touch with each other and build support networks through the Creative Networks! quarterly events. Artists who are looking to work in the area should register on the free online database hosted by ROAR, ARTSEARCH. Details of this are on the Artists in Rotherham page.
We also publish information about opportunities of use to local artists on the Arts Opportunities training and events page.
Community Art Projects
The Community Arts Service can help you with ideas for arts projects. We can help you to organise activities, find the funding, find artists and provide support and expertise to help turn your ideas into reality. We also run music, dance and arts projects with community groups and in residential homes across the borough. For information about Community Arts Team projects visit:
If you would like to take part in any of these activities, or would like us to work with you to develop your own ideas for events in your community please contact us.