Aylesbury’s Queens Park Arts Centre, the largest independent arts centre in the UK, proudly announces the completion of a transformative five-month building project that significantly enhances its facilities. The £500,000 Art & Dance Studio Wing Redevelopment project, which took just five months to complete, marks a monumental step forward for the centre, promising to furtherContinue reading “QPAC UNVEILS MAJOR ART & DANCE STUDIO WING REDEVELOPMENT”
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NEW SEASON OF ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMME
Queens Park Arts Centre is encouraging residents of Buckinghamshire to kick-start their creativity as the new term begins with an inspiring programme of new workshops, theatre, comedy and live music taking place this Autumn. There’s a wide range of weekly creative, health & well-being workshops taking place morning, noon, and night that cater to allContinue reading “NEW SEASON OF ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMME”
THE KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE PRESENTATION DAY
On Saturday 23 March staff, volunteers and local dignitaries gathered at Queens Park Arts Centre for a momentous occasion for the presentation of the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition given to a voluntary group and equivalent to an MBE. Sarah Lewis Chief Executive QPAC, welcomed The Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord-LieutenantContinue reading “THE KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE PRESENTATION DAY”
QPAC RECEIVES KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Queens Park Arts Centre in Aylesbury have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Volunteers at Queens Park Arts Centre (QPAC), one of the UK’s largest independent arts centres, are thrilled to receiveContinue reading “QPAC RECEIVES KING’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE”
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL JULY 2023
This July Unbound Theatre present their latest Shakespeare summer tour – Much Ado About Nothing – bringing the Bard’s work to audiences across Buckinghamshire! The production will debut for two nights here at QPAC before heading out and about on tour, including dates at Waddesdon Manor and Wycombe Museum. When former lovers Beatrice and BenedickContinue reading “BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL JULY 2023”
AYLESBURY ON SEA AND WHIZZFIZZFEST
On Sunday 2 July Queens Park Arts Centre took part in Aylesbury on Sea and WhizzFizzFest from Aylesbury Town Council and Buckinghamshire Council. A wonderful time was had by all as families enjoyed playing in the 60 tonne sand pit, a whole host of fantastic free entertainment and storytelling, and plenty of arts and craftsContinue reading “AYLESBURY ON SEA AND WHIZZFIZZFEST”
BUCKS ART WEEKS 2023 EXHIBITION
Bucks Art Weeks 2023 is officially open and the Centre’s exhibition spaces are full with stunning collections of artwork from local artists Liz Cotgreave, Marie Jones and Rosie Blacher. Exhibition opening times: Mon – Thu 9.30am – 9.30pmFri 9.30am – 4.30pmSat 10am – 4pmSun 11am – 3pm
QPAC ANNOUNCE BUCKS ART WEEKS 2023 LINE UP
DISCOVER LOCAL CREATIVE TALENT AT QPAC THIS JUNE FOR BUCKS ART WEEKS 2023 This year’s Bucks Art Weeks exhibition highlights local artists who explore texture in nature through charcoal and textiles. June sees the return of the Buckinghamshire county-wide celebration of hundreds of contemporary artists and makers for the annual Bucks Art Weeks event. AsContinue reading “QPAC ANNOUNCE BUCKS ART WEEKS 2023 LINE UP”
OPEN DAY MAY 2023
Queens Park Arts Centre’s summer Open Day returned on Saturday 13 May with a fun-filled day giving visitors the perfect opportunity to discover everything that the hub, heart and home of culture and creativity in Buckinghamshire has to offer. The day was filled with an array of inspirational artist & maker demonstrations and free have-a-goContinue reading “OPEN DAY MAY 2023”
ST GEORGE’S DAY ROYAL HISTORICAL FAYRE AND PARADE
On Sunday 23rd April Queens Park Arts Centre took part in Aylesbury Town Council’s Royal Historical Fayre at Discover Bucks Museum for St George’s Day. The day provided free entertainment and themed activities for local families before the start of the St George’s Day Parade through Aylesbury town centre. The sun broke through the cloudsContinue reading “ST GEORGE’S DAY ROYAL HISTORICAL FAYRE AND PARADE”