CAST is a visual arts organisation, based in Helston, Cornwall. Our ambitious public programme includes exhibitions of artist’s film, talks, screening events and workshops. We provide learning programmes for schools and creative activities for children, families and young people. CAST is also home to artists’ studios, an open-access ceramics studio and an excellent Café.
CAST is committed to enriching cultural life in Cornwall and the South West and encouraging regional, national and international connection and exchange.
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PETROC TRELAWNY
BBC Radio 3 presenter Petroc Trelawny grew up on the Lizard peninsula and attended Helston School in the 1980s.
SPIRIT MESSAGES
Spirit Messages is a touring programme of six artists’ films curated by the prominent Dublin-based initiative for artists’ moving image aemi.
NEW ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR ROLE
CAST is seeking a new team member. The Engagement Coordinator will work in close partnership with our existing Programme Coordinator to plan, administer and support the delivery of CAST’s programmes, ensuring the organisation’s aims and objectives are met.
CAST’s contribution to ‘community, place and creative economy’ celebrated with investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The Trustees of the Cornubian Arts & Science Trust announced on 6 November 2023 that CAST has been awarded £705,374 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to enable ‘CAST rehabilitation phase two’
NEW PUBLICATION | THE BUILDING STONES OF HELSTON
This illustrated booklet offers a guided walk around the historic town centre of Helston
Water and Stone
Water and Stone is a three-day event comprised of walks, talks, workshops and demonstrations celebrating and exploring Helston’s built heritage.
Learning at CAST
Offered in the context of a programme of international contemporary art, CAST’s learning activities range from opportunities for young people to engage directly with artists through talks, screenings, workshops and studio visits, to Art Lab sessions for primary schools, free holiday workshops, and a regular Saturday Art Club for young people aged eleven to sixteen. We also offer online learning resources for children and families.
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About
Committed to the pursuit of excellence, CAST is dedicated to enriching cultural life in Cornwall and the South West and encouraging national and international connection and exchange.
Studios
The CAST building houses a number of spacious studios, including one shared space for early-career artists. One large studio is reserved for residencies, events and project development and is available for short-term hires.
Café
CAST Café serves a menu that works closely with the seasons and local produce. The café is fully licensed and is open five days a week.