NEWS
This Summer is an exciting time for ARK!
From early June through to early October our building will be closed, while we extend our main space, create a dedicated bar area and improve our ground floor support spaces.
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Thanks to recent support from Arts Council England, this also gives us an opportunity to work more closely with our friends and partners – starting with our off-site refugee week festival, The Big Welcome, which celebrates the contribution refugees make to our community. With a cross art-form programme curated by the Refugee Week planning group - many of whom have recently arrived in the area, the Big Welcome takes place across venues in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Canterbury. A big thank you to Marine Studios, Olbys, Palace Cinema, Ramsgate Community Cinema, Tom Thumb Theatre, UK Sports Direct and The Bike Shed for making this festival possible.
Later in the summer, ARK will be popping up at various locations throughout Thanet. New Adventures’ Doorstep Duets are back with us this July – and look out for ARK at this year’s Margate Carnival in early August.
During August and September, we are also developing our outdoor area, creating a Freedom Space to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ day.
if you would like to help us create a welcoming garden
Opportunities at ARK
ARK is currently recruiting for two new freelance positions.
For more information, click the links below...
Events Coordinator
(maternity cover)
Venue Manager
We are keen to hear from those who would like to volunteer with us – supporting our events and workshops, working on the bar, helping maintain our building…​ Interested?
Contact Elinor for more information
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