South Mill Arts is a local community arts and heritage venue in Bishop’s Stortford and is home to the Bishop’s Stortford Museum. South Mill Arts is a charity and all the income we receive goes back into the building and the work we do for the local community.
Why
Why we need support
As a registered charity, every penny of the income we receive is reinvested directly into our building, our exhibitions, and the diverse programme of arts and cultural activities we create for the local community. From live theatre and music to workshops, classes, and heritage events, South Mill Arts is here to inspire, educate, and entertain.
Support
How you can Help
Everything we do is reliant on the help of our supporters who enable us to keep bringing you the best in theatre, community events and local history.
There are six ways you can help support South Mill Arts;
- Become a SMArt Supporter and become a key part in the future of South Mill Arts.
- Sponsor a Seat.
- Sponsor Future Talent.
- Donate what you can, every penny helps!
- Take part in the East Herts Community Lottery.
- Visit us at South Mill Arts! Come along and enjoy a show, explore the museum or take part in one of our community events or classes.
Sponsor a Seat
The theatre is where it all happens, so why not be part of something amazing and sponsor a theatre seat at South Mill Arts.
A dedication can be made on a plaque for yourself, as a gift to a loved one, as a business to mark your support to the local community or in memory to someone special.
Your support is fundamental to the future and growth of South Mill Arts and all funds made by sponsoring a seat will go towards the refurbishment, upkeep and future productions in the auditorium as well as developing our arts offering to the community.
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Future Talent
It’s a great way to make a difference in young artists’ lives and help them launch their careers in theatre!
South Mill Arts are dedicated to supporting the arts and the next generation of talented young people, giving them a chance to experience life at the theatre.
Through our scheme, we are asking members of the local community to act as a sponsor, which will inspire and provide opportunities for local young people to get involved in the arts, whether through performing, technical workshops, or gaining industry experience.
Your contribution as a sponsor goes toward several impactful areas:
Supporting a graduate performer: The commitment from South Mill Arts and Big Adventure Productions provides a recent graduate with their first professional theatre role in the annual panto cast.
Enhancing the audition experience: A workshop by a West End performer will be offered to the junior auditions for panto 2025, giving participants the chance to learn from industry professionals.
Technical workshops: Sponsoring a place on a summer technical workshop allows students to gain hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes world of theatre.
Exclusive perks for sponsors: You’ll receive VIP invites for the press night and tech workshop showcase, as well as a champagne reception to meet the cast.
It’s a great way to make a difference in young artists’ lives and help them launch their careers in theatre!
Sponsorship is £750
Make a Donation
Support the arts, heritage, and community by donating to South Mill Arts. Your contribution helps us preserve local history, host incredible performances, and provide engaging activities for all ages. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in keeping South Mill Arts a thriving cultural hub for Bishop’s Stortford and beyond. Together, we can continue to inspire, educate, and entertain. Donate today and be part of our story!
Support
East Herts Community Lottery
The CV-19 pandemic has put the whole of the UK’s arts and heritage sector under huge financial pressures. Unfortunately we are not exempt from this and are having to try and steer a safe course through some very troubled financial waters. Please help us make sure that we can continue bringing you the best in theatre, community productions, art and local history.
There are three ways you can help us; you can make an on-line donation (below), you can sign up to the East Herts Community Lottery (we get 60% of your ticket price and you get the chance to win up to £25,000) and finally, you can make sure come to South Mill Arts and enjoy our great shows, museum displays and see all of your friends in our regular classes and groups.
