The Arts Poole (TAP)
The Arts Poole (otherwise known as TAP) is a creative-led, not-for-profit, creative industries networking organization dedicated to revitalizing the creative scene and developing the creative industries sector in Poole and the surrounding area. We hold a monthly event for local artists, performers, musicians and other creatives called the Creative Hub which allows those in the creative industries and those interested in any area of art or music to meet in a relaxed, friendly and creative atmosphere. See below for more details.
We see our primary role as an umbrella organization, supporting arts entrepreneurs, connecting up the local creative scene and encouraging wider participation in arts events. Find out more about us.
We believe that artists must play their part in raising the profile of the arts in Poole if we are to create a more dynamic arts scene. We therefore offer a network and support system for artists with ideas for projects and the enthusiasm to make them happen.
This website is designed to be a central and comprehensive resource for those interested in the arts in Poole. It has sections for makers and viewers of art, and keeps you abreast of local arts news.
TAP's Create Hub - monthly event for creatives
The Creative Hub is a monthly event for artists, performers, musicians and other creatives, as well as those who simply have an interest in the arts, to mix, learn, share information, develop contacts, experiment and express their creativity in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
To get a feel for the atmosphere we are creating, click HERE to see our promo video filmed at our March event.
We have a feature called the Hotspot between 7 and 9pm in each evening with a speaker, creative activity or performance. Our programme to cover a wide range of different art forms.
From 9 to 11.30 pm there is a Freeplay Mix music jamming session upstairs (click here for more details) and the Voicebox, an open mic for poets, creative writers and comedians downstairs. There is plenty of space left over in the pub to socialise if you don't wish to participate or watch these events.
We hold our meetings in the King Charles Inn in Thames Street, Old Town Poole, usually on the 1st Thursday in each month. See our TAP Events page for details of the next networking event.
Freeplay
Freeplay is a Poole-based music organization which hosts jamming sessions for musicians, vocalists and poets at locations around Poole. Freeplay Mix is Freeplay's regular slot at TAP's Creative Hub.
See Freeplay's own site at www.freeplaypoole.org.uk, our Freeplay page for more details or our Upcoming Events page for the next Freeplay event.
Special events
We also put on special events where we see opportunities to advance the creative scene in Poole.
Our primary aim is to improve communication within the creative industries sector in Poole and between practitioners and the general public. Our special events have therefore focused on mixing creatives working in a wide range of disciplines with the general public.
For more details of past events see our Previous Events page. When special events are planned, they are listed on our Upcoming Events page.
