ArtCoast presents SurfX

Artcoast is an outdoor art event inspired by the natural environment, where land meets sea. The event juxtaposes the notion of art in the natural world with the notion of arts and leisure and its role in regeneration of the previously deprived area of Boscombe.

The project encompasses biodegradable art, which rots and physically regenerates into its environment, (Walk of Art) and the contemporary notion of creatively combining art and sport in a coastal setting. (SurfX) This creative collective that promotes green issues and engages a wider range of audiences with art and leisure.

Artcoast is working in partnership with Boscombe Regeneration Project to create a large scale event called Boscombe Tea Party. Artcoast and Boscombe Tea Party share the same values and aim to engage the community creatively to celebrate the regeneration of Boscombe.

SurfX is an exhibition of arts and sport located on the freshly regenerated Boscombe sea front. On the 1st May 2011 this beautiful beach will play host to a number of seaside themed activities such as paddle boarding, kite surfing, beach volley ball and an exciting Groms surf competition hosted by Boscombe Boardriders in collaboration with leading surf brand O'Neill. Alongside this will be a live music from some of Dorset's finest up and coming bands, surfer themed art exhibited along the pier and special guest appearances from the surfer world! To compliment all of these activities Urban Reef will be serving delicious food and drinks to keep us all going and the RNLI will be demonstrating how to stay safe at sea. The end of the day will be celebrated with a spectacular eco friendly fire show at sunset where we can all enjoy a headlining performance and the beautiful, natural setting.