Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
From creative events and activities, to unique spaces to test out and share your ideas, find out how you can get involved.
MAKING SPACE Artist Residencies
Making Space Artist Residencies. August ‘Made in Paignton’, September ‘Deep Time’. image Jim Wileman
Marketing & Communications Assistant (part-time)
We are looking for a creative, confident and organised individual to join the Wide Open Paignton team as Marketing and Communications Assistant on a part-time basis.
Strandline #2
A creative project in Paignton sharing everyday stories and making something new for our town. Join us for regular workshops throughout the Summer!
Featherheads: window installation
Flying into Paignton are a curious brood of floating bird heads - come and see their lovely plumage in the windows of the Liberal Club!
Featherheads: craft workshop (free)
Flying into Paignton are a curious brood of floating bird heads - during half-term, come and enjoy a free craft workshop and try them on!
Tales from the Wild
Storytelling for grown ups and young ones aged 12+ with Dartmoor-based Lisa Schneidau.
Strandline #1
A creative project in Paignton sharing everyday stories and making something new for our town. Join us for regular workshops throughout the Summer!
MAKING SPACE: monthly artist residency opportunities in Paignton from June to Sept 2024
ARTIST CALL OUT: Residency opportunity in Paignton town centre in June - September 2024
MAKING SPACE: artist residency opportunity in Paignton in May 2024
ARTIST CALL OUT: Residency opportunity in Paignton town centre in May.
Wide Open is part of a major capital programme centred on Paignton Picture House made possible by the Cultural Development Fund. It will see the successful reopening of the historic grade II* listed landmark in 2025, one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in Europe.