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We build community and support people in vulnerable life moments using art and creativity.
We run creative workshops, make artwork with communities, learn about communities through creative research and evaluation, and provide sewing supplies for social good.
If Trees Could Talk Devon International Art Biennale
Between May and July 2026, workshops, events, and exhibitions form the Devon Satellite programme of the International Art Biennale, “If Trees Could Talk.” Significant Seams is the coordinating partner for the SW county of Devon, England. Four permanent art installations, all co-created with local communities, anchor our programme. Our events, along with those enabled by wider Devon creative communities, will bring the theme to life!
The Festival will launch with two exhibitions and activities at Devon County Show, 21 May – 23 May at Westpoint Arena. We will be in the Innovation Tent, found along Avenue C, near the Sheep Judging Ring. You can get find out all about the Festival events FIVE ways:
- Purchase and Download a Digital Copy
- Purchase a professionally printed one for us to post to you
- Purchase a professionally printed one to collect
- Find one in the WILD! and make a donation and/or tag its photo on social media to help others find them.
- Browse the digital listings (all bookings are taken here).
You also can ADD events to the digital programme! Inspired by the theme? Putting something on that fits in? List it and help the seed fund for a future festival!
The Latest from across our activities
- Our “Talks across Borders” have begun
Last night’s steamy event at Ashburton Arts Centre moved our festival into a new stage. Ann Blockley, Jacqui Wedlake-Hatton, Joe Webster and Gordon Field generously discussed, and allowed us to listen to reflections about, their individual practices, and why and how they work with trees. They explored the provocation “If Trees Could Talk” and what - Sneak Peek at On Location Inspirations of upcoming workshops!
Sessions enabled by Mid-Devon Council - New Free Printable: Creativity Prompts Zine inspired by Trees
Print the file. Cut along the dotted line. Watch our video for guidance on how to fold it into a booklet. Have creative prompts in your pocket – Ready to help you integrate art into your life. This printable is inspired by “If Trees Could Talk” and made possible by Grape and Grain in Crediton. - Short video reel from our first Creative Open Day
