Mayes Creative

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.

ABOUT US

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Spring Residencies Booking Now!

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.
Last couple of places - rolling deadline

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: RESIDENCY

Boscastle, Cornwall: Group Residency
24-28 Feb 2025 - now completed
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.

RECENT 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
Star Stories oral histories, recorded during the project, can be enjoyed here

PREVIOUSLY we completed:

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
Star Stories oral histories you can enjoy here
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.