The Rubbish Art Project at The Art Bank

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

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18/11/2024

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

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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

28/10/2024

It's that special time of the year where, with the changing of the clocks, we go darker.

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We have plenty of creepy entertainment planned for you...

🎨 🎭 Wednesday - Community Day!

Workshop: Tectonic 10am - 3pm, free entry

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

Art For Adults with Learning Differences with Kate 2 – 3pm

💀☕️ Wednesday evening

Death Café doors open at 7pm, free entry

🧱 Thursday day

Workshop: Tectonic 10am-3pm, free entry

🧙‍♀️ 🦇Thursday evening

Dark Tales For Dark Nights doors open at 7pm, free entry

🧱 Friday day

Workshop: Tectonic 10am-3pm, free entry

💀🕺🏻🎶 Friday evening - From The Dark Side doors open at 7pm, free entry

🧱 Saturday day

Workshop: Tectonic 10am-3pm, free entry

🕺🏻 💿 Saturday evening

DJ Night: Hip City Classic Soul - doors open 7pm, tickets £3 or 2 for £5

See you soon, Lovelies!

💜🖤💚

Artwork by Dreamers Are Welcome (cards, prints and tee shirts available at Art Bank and at www.dreamersarewelcome.com)

27/10/2024

Here's a Sunday treat! We're open today hosting the Tectonics workshop!

This activity is for all ages 🤩

🏰 Using those world-famous plastic bricks, we'll reimagine and reshape our landscape.

🐂 Come and construct / deconstruct buildings, trees and even animals. Consider what you love about where you live or what’s missing from the landscape in Somerset and add it to our landscape that will evolve over the (week).

🖥 Once you’ve made your creation, we'll scan it with a LiDAR Scanner and place it in our virtual environment for you to see and share with family and friends online. This is an Artbank/Somerset Film partnership event.

Join us during our opening hours from October 26th - November 2nd, Weds - Sun, 10am - 3pm.

Free entry.

25/10/2024

21/10/2024

Ooooooh, another week is here and we've another round of entertainment just for you...

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🎨 🎭 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

Free Watercolours Session with Pete 12:30 - 2pm 16th

Crochet and Chat 1pm – 3pm

Art For Adults with Learning Differences with Kate 2 – 3pm

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

🎻Thursday evening - Art Bank Introduces: Moonfire 7pm, free entry/donations

🎹 Friday day - Jonny Griffiths Live Jazz Piano Interpretations 11:30am - 1:30pm

🎸 Friday evening - Live Music Event: Spaghetti Mountain 7pm, tickets £5

🧱 Saturday day - Workshop: Tectonic 10am - 3pm, free entry

🎶 Saturday evening - Live Music Event: Jon Maybey 7pm, free entry/donations

Pop on down and enjoy Shepton's finest musical offerings with us! 🍻

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

18/10/2024

Next month, we have a very cool band in the house for you!

🎸 Three Bites Of The Cherry Blues Band are an outstanding 6 piece band of committed to original material.

They're rootsy, melodic, and heartfelt with carefully crafted songs woven with improvisation.

🎶 Singer, Tim Wells, is an international professional voice artist and actor, as well as accomplished singer. Keyboard supremo, Joe Finch, has joined the ranks adding a new level of harmonic and musical depth to proceedings.

💛 They connect with the audience in the way that only great live performances can.

Come enjoy the lushest of live music, a pint, and a great night with us! 🍻 November 15th is one for the diaries! 🎶

Get your tickets (£3) now via the Fbk event page!

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

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17/10/2024

We're sooooooo excited for this special show! 🤡

Step right up to the most spud-tacular show in town: the Moulin Bouge! A spectacular spectacular to celebrate the oft overlooked humble potato! 🥔

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled and maybe a little confused by our all-new cabaret featuring some of the Southwest's most bizarre and bougie bohemians, high level circus skills, musical delights and much more! ✨️

Don't miss out on the fun - book your tickets through the event page now!

🎪🥔🤡🥔🎪

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