Preston Arts Association

Celebrating Creativity in Our Community

An affiliation of local groups, organisations, and individuals involved in amateur and voluntary arts and crafts in and around Preston and South Ribble.

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Who We Are

Our purpose is to promote the diversity of creative and cultural arts to a wide audience and encourage attendance and participation in local arts activities.PAA is led and administered entirely by passionate volunteers. We keep membership fees low as we do not want to preclude anyone from joining due to cost. The annual fee starts from just £10 per year and is open to everyone.

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Preston Arts News

Compiling, printing and distributing our newsletter three times a year, highlighting member activities and forthcoming events.

Annual Festival

Organizing and producing the annual Preston Arts Festival, a vibrant showcase for member organisations and local talent.

Community Forum

Organizing and producing the annual Preston Arts Festival, a vibrant showcase for member organisations and local talent.

Member Events

Event by KTB Music
Midge Hall Methodist Church
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Join us for our welcome event for our KTB Music Class Summer Term. Doors open at 4.45pm so do come nice and early so we get everyone ready for a 5pm start. 

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