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The Rubbish Art Project at The Art Bank

The Rubbish Art Project is a not for profit organisation based in the centre of Shepton Mallet.
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Since April 2018 we have worked on developing a hub where people and groups can come together in a creative environment.

01/03/2025

Calling all Somerset, Dorset and Bristol live music lovers to join at the Art Bank in Shepton Mallet

12/12/2024

Join us at Art Bank tonight for some pre- Christmas warmth, Mince Pies & Mulled wine aplenty, and seasonal sounds - Christmas song requests welcome!

Got piano skills and have a Christmassy favourite? Come share and play a song on our piano!

Free entry, 7pm onwards.

20/11/2024

✨️ The bustling Shepton Mallet Sunday Market returns for final market of the year, presented by Black Sheep Events, in collaboration with residents and businesses.

Art Bank will be open once again and bringing the usual vibrant Art Bank atmosphere. We’ll be open this coming Sunday 24th Nov, from 10am til’ late afternoon…

🍛 Come enjoy finest Art Bank Vibes...

Kids activities with Mandy – Make your own bird feeder to take home

GloryBoy Records / @‌recordroombruton – Jonny & Dave vinyl record stall

🎧 Vinyl selections from the Art Bank DJ Collective & Glorybox Records

🎶 Another special selection of warm Sunday sounds provided on vinyl courtesy of Steve & David (Hip City Soul Crew), a set from Jonny & Dave of Glory Boy Records and WCTT’s Stephen Kin;Aesthetic – expect more specially chosen records to warm you

🍻🎶🎨

18/11/2024

Don't forget, next Thursday (28th), we have a Rock and Pop Showcase with bands from Strode College!

🎸🎸🎸

Each act will perform a mix of their own material and covers:

💙 Tyler J. Wilson - Since his highly successful debut track 'Spirits', Tyler J. Wilson has been working tirelessly on his upcoming EP, blending the heart-warming sound of classic soul and blues with his own sprinkle of contemporary flavour.

https://youtu.be/FscLwhmy_eU?list=OLAK5uy_mfgmi5dlhEwlwDBC3_0e5R4bvnA5Dvcvc

🖤 Freya Dalgarno – Already making a name for herself and supporting other bands such as
Chandra, Freya Dalgarno has been broadcasting her talents as a singer-songwriter and
performer at gigs all over Somerset.

https://youtu.be/LHt34Chu_Fw?list=OLAK5uy_lVRECIXHUtqceRFvA7dQ-18KtBvpCLENc

💙 Mould – After exploding onto the local college scene in their first year, Mould have been
growing their own distinct mix of punk, metal and modern rock that they carry with pride.

https://youtu.be/BK5uhYuZfD4?list=OLAK5uy_n3ECXj2qEliZgHQRMys_in8fupDyj_SCI

🖤 Heart Fog – After forming in 2023, Heart Fog have played a variety of covers, inspired by
experimental noise and alt-rock bands such as Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey and Radiohead.

Join us for a drink and some GREAT, live music! 🍻

Doors at 7pm. Music from 7:45pm. Free entry.

08/11/2024

Love a quiz? Love pop music?

💡 Then come to Groovebox's Music Connections POP QUIZ!

🙋 This night was made for you... Not only do you get your pop music and culture knowledge quizzed, there's a pop disco at the end. Enjoy loads of cheesy prizes, too!

❓ FYI: there are 6 rounds of questions from the golden years of Pop Music & Culture. It’s all good fun and the entry fee of £2 per person will be donated to a local pets home.

No Googling is the only rule!! Teams can include up to 6 people.

🕺 Featuring the Top 100 Charity Shop Disco with DJ Simes (and his glamorous assistant)!

🙋 Tickets £2 - get them via the Art Bank Facebook or website event page.

Doors open at 7pm, disco from 10 till 11.
Due to licensing laws, no under 18s after 9pm.

07/11/2024

Rock returns to Art Bank!

On 28th November, we have a Rock and Pop Showcase with bands from Strode College.

Each act will be performing a mix of their own material and covers:

💙 Tyler J. Wilson – Since his highly successful debut track ‘Spirits’, Tyler J. Wilson has been
working tirelessly on his upcoming EP, blending the heart-warming sound of classic soul and
blues with his own sprinkle of contemporary flavour.

🖤 Freya Dalgarno – Already making a name for herself and supporting other bands such as
Chandra, Freya Dalgarno has been broadcasting her talents as a singer-songwriter and
performer at gigs all over Somerset.

💙 Mould – After exploding onto the local college scene in their first year, Mould have been
growing their own distinct mix of punk, metal and modern rock that they carry with pride.

🖤 Heart Fog – After forming in 2023, Heart Fog have played a variety of covers, inspired by
experimental noise and alt-rock bands such as Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey and Radiohead.

We can't wait! Can you? 🍻

Doors at 7pm. Music from 7:45pm. Free entry.

05/11/2024

We've got a vibing night incoming!

🎶 Jammin brings the music to make you feel good. This night is filled with beats and melodies to make your soul glow!

🎧 Shepton's local, DJ Karl, will be playing all the best boombastic tracks. The ones that take you back to a time when Reggae, Ska, and Lovers Rock were at their peak.

"One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain."

Come for fruity punch and rum and enjoy the music with us! 🍹

❤️💛💚

Tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jammin-reggae-night-tickets-1072084306019

Please note, due to licensing laws, no under 18s after 9pm.

No refunds within 7 days of event.

04/11/2024

As we slip into the first full week of November, we have lots of treats in store...

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🕺🏻 👩‍🎨 Tuesday evening

5 O'Clock Club: Social Evening for Adults with Learning Differences 5-7:30pm. Free entry

🎨 🎭 Wednesday - Community Day!

Talking Café with Mendip Health Connectors 10am – noon

Creative Buds at The Art Bank - Develop Your Creativity! 10.30am – 12.30pm

Energy Saving Advice from the Rubbish Art Project 11am – 1pm

Crochet and Chat 1pm – 3pm

🎶 👶 🎨 Thursday Morning

Sing-a-ling toddler music workshop - 10:15-11am, £6 first child, sibling half price

Art for Adults with Learning Differences with Kate 10:30 – 11:30am

🧶 Thursday afternoon - Knit and Chat 1pm – 3pm

🥔 🤡 Thursday evening - Moulin Bouge 7pm, £10

🎸🪘 Friday evening - Live Music Event: TwoManTing 7pm, £5 entry

🛠 💡 Saturday day - Repair Cafe 11 - 1pm (get all your broken bits fixed!), Energy Advice

🎨 🎹 Saturday evening - Art Exhibition: Calin Kyms 7pm, free entrt

Put on your glad rags and join us! 🥃🍷

🍂✨️🍂

Artwork by Wylderness Arts (cards and prints available at Art Bank and at www.wylderness.co.uk)

02/11/2024

To bring a little sparkle to your November, we're bringing back ! ✨️

🎶 On Sat 16th Nov, Patmandu will have his heavy box of records and will be spinning classic Disco with funky, soulful flares.

🎧 Expect a dance floor moving, Loft-y vinyl selection...

There's only one thing to do... Take that to the Bank!

Free entry / donations welcome!

We can't wait to dance with you 🕺🏻

💜🧡❤️

31/10/2024

📢 Our spoken word night this November is Triologue!

On the 14th, we have three spectacular speakers who'll each have 30 mins to entertain us!

A bit about each...

🩷Phil Genoux:
“Glastonbury`s first and only stand-up bard”

💛Jennifer Parker:
“Why (almost) every Jane Austen film is wrong”

🩵Chris Scully:
“An easily influenced & generally confused individual finds himself onstage and talks about stuff.”

Grab a glass of vino and enjoy a snuggly night of words and giggles 🥂

✨️

Doors open at 7pm.
Free / or £3.00 ticket suggested (available via Fbk event page).
Please note, due to licensing laws, no under 18s after 9pm.

30/10/2024

TONIGHT, we have a poignant event and important subject to host...

We will all die, but we rarely talk about it.

Do you fancy chatting about all aspects of death and dying with a small group of local people?

Shepton Mallet’s Death Cafe are meeting in the Art Bank on Wednesday 30th October 7.00-9.00 pm

Refreshments available to purchase.

🖤🤍🖤

28/10/2024

For some, it's the most exciting time of the year! 🦇

On Friday, come to Art Bank for a night of Absinthe, Tarot Reading and Music from the Dark Side…

Halloween and spooky attire encouraged, absinthe, and an alcoholic alternative cocktail, available on the night.

🕸 🧙‍♀️ 🕷

Free entry / Donations / Fundraiser

Doors open at 7pm

Address

13 High Street
Shepton Mallet
BA45AA

Website

http://www.artbank.org.uk/

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