About

Foreground brings new art to new audiences. Without boundaries.

Working primarily in the South West of England, we deliver an ambitious programme that spans commissioning new artworks and learning programmes in the diverse social and physical structures of communities, and inspire audiences of all ages through participation, collaborative learning and critical discussion.

Foreground’s programme varies in location and format and has manifested in diverse locations across the South West driven by our commitment to bringing the highest quality cultural provision to areas and audiences who have little access to it due to geographic, economic or social constraints. This has resulted in acclaimed programmes of work delivered over extended periods of time, building audiences and legacy for cultural activity in areas where there has previously been little or no provision.

To create these programmes we bring diverse partners together to make distinctive projects happen. We commission artists without acknowledging the boundaries often placed around where art is expected to appear in society. We create social collaborations that redefine roles, which see social communities become artistic collaborators and councils, companies and institutions explore new ways to engage with the public. 

To do this we work with artists who are interested in the particular character and context of place and collaborating with diverse audiences on art and ideas.

We bring the work of leading international artists such as Douglas Gordon, Tue Greenfort, Jim Isermann, Cornelia Parker, Lawrence Weiner and Richard Woods into the everyday environment of ordinary places and develop the ability of new talent to explore the inspiration of people and place, providing significant opportunities for emerging artists to create work for innovative contexts.

We believe culture creates communities. We believe the audience is everyone and that art belongs everywhere. That is why we work in the way that we do.