Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre is a unique rural hub where creativity and nature collide. We serve our communities through a wide range of participatory and place-based activities, from theatre and workshops to environmental events — putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do. We have five key strands of activity, alongside programming and hire opportunities.
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Sterts Future Makers is our programme of activity that works with children, young people and schools. We are passionate about local young people accessing arts and culture through workshops, performance, backstage opportunities and work experience.
Are you a school or education provider and want to find out more about how you can get involved? We work with our Visiting Companies and local artists to provide school discounts, workshops and opportunities throughout the year. Email us and we’ll arrange a time for a chat.
Our Future Makers programme will be announced in January and launch in April 2025. Sign up below to be the first to know about upcoming opportunities. Are you a school or education provider and want to find out more about how you can get involved? Email us and we’ll arrange a time for a chat.
For all other enquiries about children and young people, email futuremakers@stertsarts.org.
Sterts Community Makers is our work with adults (18+) and community groups. We offer a variety of creative opportunities through regular workshops, masterclasses and performance and backstage opportunities.
Sterts Singers forms an integral part of our Community Makers programme, meeting on Thursdays from 7.30-10pm in the Sturrock Studio. Sterts Singers is always welcoming new members, no previous experience is required. To sign up for a free taster session please contact communitymakers@stertsarts.org.
Sterts Artist Development provides opportunities for creatives in the local area and wider region to connect, access rehearsal space and take part in workshop opportunities. Our Artist Development programme welcomes artists of any career stage and age.
2 full days of free studio time to develop a new idea.
Free use of our Barn Theatre outside of our regular programme and events (technical and dance floor charges available at an additional charge).
Sterts Artist Development mailing list – the latest updates and ticket discounts.
Networking and workshop opportunities.
We are proud to be partnering with Dance Centred and Hall for Cornwall to offer a Choreographic Residency from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd of August 2025, with performance on Saturday 27th September 2025 in the Barn Theatre.
Led by Lois Taylor and featuring daily guided warm-ups, improvisation and choreographic tasks, the dancers worked with costume and print artist Nicky Harwood, and performed alongside dance artists Talia Sealy and Hannah Jacobs to create a sea-inspired piece.
The project supports the development of devising and performance skills, offers valuable connections with Dance Centred and its creative team as part of the Sea Dances project.
This project is supported by Dance Centred, Hall for Cornwall, and Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre.
Our Heritage activities situates Sterts within the landscape, working histories and folklore of SE Cornwall. We strive to be a hub for research, eco-tourism and local communities alike, to dive deeper into the rich history of the area.
We are excited to be developing a collaboration with Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape – the World's First International Dark Skies Landscape, delivered by Caradon Observatory and Cornwall Council. Find out more about the work being undertaken here.
Find out more on our Facebook Page: Let's Celebrate Linkinhorne: Past & Present | Facebook
We are proud to be an Environmental Centre, championing creative and sustainable practices. Our 4-acre site offers inspiring ways to connect with nature, and we’re committed to deepening that connection through every aspect of our work.
Our new 500-seat off-grid Barn Theatre, designed by local architect Gregory Kewish, is powered by solar energy. We’ve long embraced reuse and upcycling, and all in-house productions now follow the Theatre Green Book standards — reflecting our commitment to a greener future.
We are keen to collaborate with like-minded artists, companies and businesses who share our ethos. Interested? Get in touch by emailing hello@stertsarts.org.
Want to bring your show, event or festival to Sterts? We programme a diverse programme of theatre, music, comedy, dance and live events throughout the year. Contact us on programming@stertsarts.org.
Our site is available for hire year-round. Suitable for large corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, training days and much more. Sterts has ample parking, a registered Changing Place, baby changing facilities and green spaces.
Recent hires include: Wild Tribe Forest School Practitioner Training Course, Nicky Brice Ballet School, amateur musical theatre and dance showcases.
For further information please view of hire pack. For all hire enquiries please contact programming@stertsarts.org
