WE ARE MAYES CREATIVE

CREATIVE EXPERIENCES TO EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH HERITAGE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Mayes Creative engages the communities of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and beyond in creative experiences to explore their world through heritage, science, technology and the environment. We want to discover new ways of thinking and doing that are fun and surprising, encouraging inspiration and broadening horizons.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: RESIDENCY

Dartmoor Residency: Inspiration from an Ancient Landscape - 16-20 March 25
We are excited to offer this new opportunity to spend time being inspired and making work at Bellever YHA in the heart of Dartmoor National Park on the edge of Bellever Forest. 

First Round Deadline 16/12/24

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: RESIDENCY

Boscastle, Cornwall: Group Residency
24-28 Feb 2025
Boscastle - Creative Residency for Artists and Makers (24 - 28 Feb 2024). A fantastic opportunity to spend time with like-minded people in the inspiring location of Boscastle on the dramatic north Cornwall Coast. 
First Round Deadline 16/12/24

CURRENT PROJECT - MARY LOCKER: STARLIGHT

Researching and sharing the fascinating story of Mary Lockyer, Edwardian astronomer and photographer. Interested in Mary Lockyer?

To visit our project page click here

We have published our initial research here

COMING UP we have:
  • A monograph on Mary Lockyer and archaeoastronomy
  • A quilt of Mary's life and achievements with Sidmouth Quilters
  • Dartmoor Stones artists' residency
  • Isles of Scilly artists' residency
  • Drawing the Stones workshops
  • Starry Campout at Stithians Lake
  • An Ask Me About Mary artist project in film and photography
  • A celebratory sharing as part of the Sidmouth Lockyer Observatory Open Day on Sunday 29th June 24​
This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to lottery players.
We also have a supported project internship from Exeter University/Santander.
Many thanks to Exeter University, Exeter City Library and Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth.

GET INVOLVED

​Workshops and Events

​workshops to create, meet and learn

Artist Opportunities

walks, talks, residencies and more

SUMMER UPDATE
Creative Production * Participatory Artwork * Performance * Experimental Film *
Contact Us
Our current programmes are supported by: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, Feast Cornwall and Cornwall Council.