Art: Express, Connect, Inspire - Enriching Lives Through Creativity and Culture

St Mary's Church, Dorchester

Join us for an unforgettable experience this summer as the magnificent St Mary's Church in Dorchester opens its doors to the Harmony Festival — a celebration uniting the heart of our community with the wonders of Nature, the brilliance of Art, and the soul-stirring power of Music!

June 11th  - 14th

Nature takes centre stage , where lush blooms will adorn the magnificent architecture of many parts of the church.

Art will come alive in both familiar and unexpected forms. Local artists will display their stunning works within and outside the church. Wander through a captivating gallery of paintings and sculptures where every brushstroke symbolizes community shared.

Music will envelop the venue, with  a diverse line-up of talented musicians. Witness live performances from classical compositions, modern twists from the sound of the organ to stirring vocal harmonies.

 

An Art at the Duchess presentation

SUPPORTING

STAMPEDE BY THE SEA & WELDMAR

There will be a small selection of the baby elephants on display, designed by local schools and CAROLINE TRENCHARD

http://www.claretrenchard.com/index.html

Concert Recital

MATT WALTERS 

After studying Classics and being an Organ Scholar at Homerton College, Matt Walters has found a new role championing organ music for a new generation of listeners.

 


 

In his performances at Wells Cathedral and elsewhere, Matt likes to include classic, dance and film music and his favourite piece of classical music is Mozart’s Requiem “because it is epic and evokes a wide and range of powerful emotions.” Matt has also experimented with remixing dance tracks with Handel’s Zadok the Priest which is traditionally associated with the coronation, to  make classical music more accessible.

SATURDAY 14TH JUNE

7.30pm

We are inviting artists to join the August Art AF"FAIR" . If you would like to exhibit a piece of work for sale during the weeks of August 2025, please use the contact button to request a registration form 

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