Bridport Open Book – Bridport’s celebration of reading and writing. Bridport Arts Centre is excited to announce the latest development in their work with literature – the Bridport Open Book Festival: Bridport’s celebration of reading and writing.
Literature has always been a part of Bridport Arts Centre’s identity, starting with the Bridport Prize established in 1973. More recently the Bridport Prize Live, which developed into the Bridport Literary Festival, has brought high profile authors to Bridport with some fantastic talks and events.
As an organisation committed to developing participation in the arts across the community, the Arts Centre will now build on the success of the Bridport Literary Festival and Bridport Prize to offer new opportunities and engage with new audiences.
Some of the key elements of Open Book will involve:
- Offering a wider programme for children, young people and families, including developing partnerships with the local library service and with schools and community groups.
- Making the festival very participatory with a wider range of practical workshops and opportunities to get involved. Encouraging reading by developing initiatives such as the Bridport Big Read.
- Integrating more closely with the Bridport Prize and other key events such as the From Page to Screen film festival.
The Open Book Festival will take place from 19 – 26 November culminating with this year’s Bridport Prize celebration.
The Arts Centre is really keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved or who has any ideas or suggestions for the festival. You can get in touch by email at openbook@bridport-arts.com or drop your ideas into the Arts Centre.
You can follow the development of the festival on the website, www.bridport-arts.com
