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DOCA host a range of indoor and outdoor cultural events in the Town of Devizes and beyond.
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Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts - Outstanding & inspirational street theatre, contemporary circus, carnival, music & lantern parades in the heart of Wiltshire.

10/12/2024

We're Hiring!

Getting involved with DOCA is a brilliant way to shape some of the events and activities that take place in our town.

We are looking for a Business Support Manager who will lead on our social media and website presence, as well as making sure our office and systems are ship shape for delivering events - https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/business-support-manager/

We are seeking a Production Support Manager who will assist with creating and delivering our programme of activities, workshops and events - https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/production-support-manager/

We do also have a Trustee Vacancy and welcome applications from anyone who is interested in supporting DOCA's mission, strategy and activities - https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/trustee-vacancy/

Interviews will take place from mid-January.

10/12/2024

THANK YOU for helping us put on the Winter Festival! We are not only very grateful to our sponsors as listed in the programme, but also to those organisations who offered time, services or resources to help us pull it off in true community spirit.

Devizes Books and The Healthy Life Company for giving out DIY Lantern kits

St John's Church and Parish Rooms Devizes, St John for use of their venue on the day, as well as in the lead up for lantern workshops, along with Wiltshire Museum

St Andrews Church Devizes for providing a comfortable and welcoming accessible viewing area and for a changing space for our angels.

Radio UK and Devizes Town Band for music throughout.
architects for helping us draw up the map
ZELF for the loan of a van to pick up all the lanterns
Devizes Fire Protection Ltd for fire extinguishers
for extra festoon lighting
Young Farmers for tractors at the road block (don't forget their tractor run on 22nd Dec!)
Lowerfields Farm Christmas Trees for helping out Santa and the Mayor with a ride in this beautiful sleigh..... and of course as always thank you to Simon Folkard Photography for this photo and all the others!

Our partners Devizes Town Council were a pleasure to work with as always, with particular thanks to their open spaces, venues and markets teams on the ground for their help.
And last but very much not least - all of our wonderful volunteers who make it possible!

05/12/2024

Can you help? We are looking to borrow a scaffold tower so we can install our bespoke chandelier, created for the town by local artist Andrew Stott. It will be brightening up the The Shambles Devizes until February next year. Unfortunately the one we had promised is now not available.
We'd need it on Tuesday 10th at 5pm, to be collected at 8 pm or the following morning. If you can help please email [email protected]

Thanks so much, the DOCA team

04/12/2024

Delighted to be able to share some pictures of the fantastic wreaths made during Nancy Rose Stott's workshop on Saturday. They were made from repurposed plastics combined with beautiful beads and sequins from Nancy's amazing collection.

"Some lovely wreaths made and wonderful buzz of creativity enjoyed!" - Nancy Rose Stott, workshop leader.

03/12/2024

It was wonderful to see so many beautifully made lanterns and happy faces amongst the exciting artistic installations and markets this weekend. Devizes Town Council and DOCA enjoyed working together to bring the Winter Festival to Devizes as a partnership event. It was a fantastic example of our community coming together in a shared celebration.

We would, however, like to acknowledge that the lightshow element of the finale was disappointing for some people, including ourselves. It did not work out as we hoped, not least as we intended for it to be visible throughout the Market Place. This is something we be looking to improve on for next year, but we would also welcome your feedback on other elements so have put together this feedback form, this includes evaluation which is important to help us secure funding for future events. https://forms.gle/cpiot9pUhztYN7MJA

We are thankful that this year's event was made possible through funding obtained from ACE. We also appreciate everyone who has dedicated their time to support us, both in their comments and volunteer efforts.

Photo by Simon Folkard

30/11/2024

Come and see all the beautiful artwork from our resident artists at Parnella House in the Market Place.
Just half an hour to go today but then another chance tomorrow. Lots of lovely things that would make perfect, original Christmas gifts.

30/11/2024

We still have tickets available for Avanti Display's performance of 'Crow' this evening.

Door open at 17:45, performance at 18:00 in the Sheep Street Baptist Church.

Tickets can be purchased on the door, or from here - https://tinyurl.com/DOCACrow24

30/11/2024

Corvus Angelicus, also known as angels, has just appeared in the Market Place. They'll be back at 12 o'clock, and o'clock. Please come and welcome them before they fly. Thank you so much to for giving a comfortable place to roost.

30/11/2024

Sara Griffiths, we found your bank card this morning. Please drop us a message so we can arrange to get it back to you.

30/11/2024

Did you catch Paka the Uncredible yesterday?

Don't worry if not, there is still time to play the interactive, pyro-kinetic game today. Come on down to the Market Place.

Put your pound in the slot and discover if you are a snake charmer.

Adults £1 per play
Children £1 two plays

30/11/2024

Simon Bushell is a travelling artist blacksmith and owner of The Nowhere Forge, a self-sufficient, sustainably powered mobile blacksmithing workshop.

He’ll be demonstrating the art and craft of blacksmithing and you’ll be able to have a go! Come along and spend half an hour turning hot steel into a hook or pendant to take home. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult, and be at least 12 years of age to participate.

29/11/2024

Check out the Makery market in the Corn Exchange. Lots a great Christmas present ideas.

29/11/2024

Live outside the Corn Exchange now!

29/11/2024

Come and play, eat, laugh, dance and hang out. We are waiting to welcome you. The Market place is about to get festive.

29/11/2024

Don't forget you can sample a little taster of Avanti Display's performance of Crow this evening, in front of the Market Cross at 6pm.

The full perfomance is tomorrow, in the Sheep Street Baptist Church, at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased from here - https://tinyurl.com/DOCACrow24

29/11/2024

The DisOrgan - is a nomadic fire breathing, reimagining of the organ, traditionally used to inspire awe and celebration. Come and play, this incredible machine created for you by Circus Kenetica.

When: Friday 29th
Time: 12 noon to 8:30pm
Where: St. Johns Church Yard

29/11/2024

Set up is in full swing in Devizes. Traders are arriving, workshops are unpacking, installations are doing dry runs.
If you play the keyboard, you'll want to have a go on the Disorgan in at John's church yard. It's a really beautiful spectacle, and we guarantee you'll never get to play on an instrument like this again! Open from 12 noon.
Come and have a look at all the beautiful hand-made goodies in the market.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Address

23 Market Place
Devizes
SN101JQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.docadevizes.org.uk/

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🌟 Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 Could you create a giant upcycled chandelier for the Shambles Market? DOCA has been lucky enough to secure investment from Arts Council England which will enable us to create a bespoke installation for the Shambles Covered Market in Devizes. We are seeking a dynamic mixed-media artist who has experience working in community settings to support the creation of large-scale work. We will want you to work with a small selected group of people to assist in making a large chandelier over three sessions. The chandelier will be made from our old stock of 530 plastic champagne flutes and 270 plastic wine glasses. They come from a historical fizz fundraising bar which over time became less popular. The piece should include integral lighting, or reflective elements so it can be lit from a distance, access to power should be a consideration. It should be robustly made to enable multiple uses in different locations. For more information, head to our website: https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/artist-commission-opportunity-2024/ (link in bio in Insta)