Keep Art It

Keep Art It Keep Art It is an organisation with a simple mission: share art with as many people as possible.

We do this through a mix of live events, media production, artists support and community engagement.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎟️We are so incredibly proud to announce that tickets for Rotary Art Live are now availa...
18/05/2026

🎟️ TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎟️

We are so incredibly proud to announce that tickets for Rotary Art Live are now available!

Partnering with the amazing team at , we are bringing a night of pure, unscripted creativity to —all to raise vital funds for the . 💙

Step out of the traditional gallery and into the action! Watch local artists create original masterpieces from a blank canvas in just 2 hours, surrounded by the energy of live spoken-word poetry. At the end of the night, bid on your favourite "wet paint" artworks in our high-stakes silent auction.

We believe in ethical fundraising, which is why 100% of your ticket price goes directly to the charity, and auction sales are split 50/50 to support both the charity and our local creative economy.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 4th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Jenkins & Sons, Penn Hill (BH14 9NB)
💷 Tickets: £10 Entry

⚠️ Capacity is strictly limited to 70 guests, and these will sell out fast! 👇 HOW TO BOOK:
Email the Rotary Club directly at [email protected] to reserve your tickets today!


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auger_collective making art happen 👍💪🖼️
24/04/2026

auger_collective making art happen 👍💪🖼️

To keep making art, the work has to move.This is an ink portrait of Sam Grudgings, slam winner and at the time of painti...
21/04/2026

To keep making art, the work has to move.

This is an ink portrait of Sam Grudgings, slam winner and at the time of painting, co-host of Milk Poetry. It was painted in 2018 and has since sold.

Selling archive work is one way to sustain an art practice. Commissioning new work is the other. I maintain a transparent model for those commissions by matching my trade to my art.

My day rate to fix a house is £250. My day rate to sit with you and paint your portrait is £250.

The Rate: £250

The Result: A2 unframed ink on archive paper

The Process: In-person sittings to capture the mechanics behind the person

If we want art to survive, we need practical ways to value it. Send a direct message to book a sitting and support the practice.

17/04/2026

Art, community, and good vibes. 🖼️✨

The 'Landed' exhibition by Haviland Studio is now open at BAD (Boscombe Arts Depot). Whether you're into fine painting or interactive installations you can actually touch, this show has it all.

Catch it 11am-6pm, Thurs-Sun through May 3rd. See you there?


OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: BOURNEMOUTH & POOLEKeep Art It is partnering with the Westbourne Rotary Club to bring Rotary Art ...
17/04/2026

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE

Keep Art It is partnering with the Westbourne Rotary Club to bring Rotary Art Live to Jenkins & Sons, and we are looking for local visual artists to round out our lineup!

The Concept:
On June 4th, selected artists (including the brilliant ) will have just 2 hours to complete an original piece of art live. You'll be creating in front of an intimate, engaged crowd of around 70 guests, with live poetry and spoken-word storytelling setting the atmosphere while you work.

The Financial Model:
At the end of the night, works will be sold via a high-stakes silent auction. We are proudly raising money for Dorset Cancer Care (100% of our ticket sales go directly to the cause), but we also believe in supporting our local creative economy.

That’s why participating artists retain 50% of the final auction price for their work, with the remaining 50% going to Dorset Cancer Care.

Event Details:
📍 Jenkins & Sons, Westbourne
📅 June 4th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Live creation from 6-8 PM)

How to Apply:
We have a very limited number of spots available for this event. To pitch yourself, please DM us here or email your portfolio/Instagram link directly to: [email protected]

Tag a Dorset artist who needs to see this! 👇

CALLING ALL BOURNEMOUTH ARTISTS! 🎨Want to showcase your skills for a great cause? We are recruiting live painters for Ro...
14/04/2026

CALLING ALL BOURNEMOUTH ARTISTS! 🎨

Want to showcase your skills for a great cause? We are recruiting live painters for Rotary Art Live at .

Join the incredible and others for a high-energy evening of live creation. You’ll have 2 hours to bring a canvas to life in front of a live audience, with works being sold via silent auction to support local charity

The Perks:

Showcase your process to a captive local audience.

Networking with the Westbourne creative community.

Support local Rotary projects.

Interested? DM me or email [email protected] with a link to your portfolio. Spots are extremely limited!

09/04/2026

What do you want to accomplish?
That's the question I was asked yesterday. My answer: I want to tell people's stories. I want to connect with other humans and translate those conversations into portraits.
If you want your story told, get in touch: [email protected]

To keep making art, you have to document the reality of people's lives, without judgment.This is an ink portrait of Andy...
06/04/2026

To keep making art, you have to document the reality of people's lives, without judgment.

This is an ink portrait of Andy Brown. His life involved a gambling addiction, two stints in prison, founding a charity, and eventually becoming an older poet. You cannot capture a history like that without a face-to-face conversation.

Art is an exchange of truths. Sustaining that practice requires a clear, transparent model. I maintain that model by matching my trade to my art.

My day rate to fix a house is £250. My day rate to sit with you, hear your story, and paint your portrait is £250.

The Rate: £250

The Result: A2 unframed ink on archive paper

The Process: In-person sittings to hear your stories

If we want art to survive, we need practical ways to value it. Send a direct message to book a sitting and support the practice.

To keep making art, you have to document the people building the stages.This is an ink portrait of Stephanie Kempson. Sh...
29/03/2026

To keep making art, you have to document the people building the stages.

This is an ink portrait of Stephanie Kempson. She is the founder of , a Fringe First winner, and a tireless advocate for access and inclusion in theatre.

Despite her extensive CV, while sitting for this portrait, she called her jumper her "soulmate." We played Rock Paper Scissors to decide if the quote made it into the piece. I lost.

Art is an exchange. Part of sustaining that exchange is being transparent about how it operates. I do that by matching my trade to my art.

My day rate to fix a house is £250. My day rate to paint a portrait is £250.

The Rate: £250

The Result: A2 unframed ink on archive paper

The Process: In-person sitting, honest conversation, and high-stakes Rock Paper Scissors.

If we want art to survive, we need practical ways to value it. Send a direct message to book a sitting and support the practice.

26/03/2026

"Keep ART It" is a physical practice, not just a phrase.

This video is an example of what it looks like to find a sustainable way to value that practice. I am merging my trade with my art.

My day rate for fixing a house is £250. I have made that my exact day rate for a portrait commission.

The Rate: £250

The Medium: A2 unframed ink on archive paper

The Method: In-person sittings to capture the essence of the subject

If we want to keep making art, we have to find practical ways to sustain it. This is my current approach.

Watch the video for the full breakdown. Send a direct message to book a sitting.

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Tuesday 11am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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