An exciting chapter launches today to encourage people to visit to Dorset’s fascinating museums this October.
This autumn we’re celebrating artists who have been ‘Inspired by Dorset’ and 12 museums across the county are hosting special creative hands-on activities or celebrating artworks and local artists.
Whether you want to discover more about Alfred Stevens, ‘the Michaelangelo of Great Britain’, Corfe Castle based artist Amy Krauss who created a beautiful miniature artwork for Queen Mary’s dolls house in Windsor Castle or the 200 year-old cottage industry of Dorset Button making, there’s plenty of amazing stories to discover this October and plenty of fun, hands on experiences to get involved with. There’s something for all ages and all interests. Follow in the footsteps of Dame Elisabeth Frink and become a ‘Wire Warrior’ and have a go at making your own costume armour, make a hobbyhorse, miniature masterpiece, origami lion or even have a go at stone carving on Portland.
Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team is working with the Dorset Museums Association and Wimborne based agency, Fathom, to deliver this Shared Prosperity Government Funded campaign which aims to encourage local residents and visitors to explore Dorset’s amazing range of museums this October.
Cllr Ryan Hope Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement said:
“This autumn, we’re encouraging people to visit some of Dorset’s gems. The initiative, led by the Visit Dorset team and supported with funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund, is a fantastic opportunity to showcase some of Dorset’s amazing museums and their remarkable collections. The innovative digital approach and partnership working will enable the museums to strengthen their profiles across the county and reach new audiences across the region.”
To start planning your inspirational autumn days out head to: www.visit-dorset.com/inspired-by-dorset/ and look out for posts on Visit Dorset’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
KEEP US ALIVE and join us in helping to bring reality and decency back by SUBSCRIBING to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1Ll1ylCg8U19AhNl-NoTg AND SUPPORTING US where you can: Award Winning Independent Citizen Media Needs Your Help. PLEASE SUPPORT US FOR JUST £2 A MONTH https://dorseteye.com/donate/
