An observation at In-Between Spaces: A Symphony of Play
The third session of the morning was with a family group of two children, one a toddler (T) and the other possibly 6-8 months (B)…
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What are residencies?
We host residencies that bring together creative practitioners with babies, toddlers, and their caregivers in playful, experimental encounters.
These residencies are designed to support artists in exploring new ideas, testing emerging techniques, and expanding their practice across artforms. At the same time, they offer meaningful paid opportunities, ongoing mentoring, and a space to reflect and grow within a responsive and supportive community.
Residencies are central to our work and focus on shaping what early years arts can be.
We encourage a spirit of openness and curiosity, where artists can co-create high-quality aesthetic experiences with, and for, children.
We particularly welcome artists living or working in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area, as we are committed to nurturing homegrown talent and strengthening creative networks within our local community.
summer 2026: Confluence Residency
Our next creative residency will be Confluence – an invitation to mid-career artists to develop early years creative research practice with us here in Great Yarmouth. Applications opening soon.
PAST RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMMING
RIPPLE EARLY YEARS ARTS FESTIVAL
Our first ever festival was a joyful, homegrown celebration of children, creativity and community. From 12-21 September 2025, Ripple brought world-class early years arts to Great Yarmouth, including theatre, outdoor performance, interactive exhibitions, sensory play, and professional workshops.
WAVELENGTH
Spring 2025
A work-in-progress performance for children under 3 and their families. Held among the sand dunes of North Beach, this unique outdoor arts experience invited artists and babies to listen, move, play, and make noise together amongst the elements.
The Nest
Autumn 2023
The Nest residency brought together lead and nurtured artists to play and develop interactive performance pieces. Three events were developed: The Beach, Tiny Promenade, and The Sensory Space.
In-Between Spaces
Spring 2021
A series of immersive family sessions held inside PRIMEYARC, a former department store turned gallery in Great Yarmouth. Designed for under 3s, the project transformed the vast, empty shop floor into a multi-sensory world of light, shadow, sound, and movement.
Reflections on our residencies
Improvisation, Complicité & Care: The Ethics of Aesthetic Practices
Written by Dr Charlotte Arculus The In Between Spaces project explored the aesthetic qualities of a huge disused department store now Original Project’s PrimeYarc gallery.…
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Space & Time to Play
“The drive to play freely is a basic, biological drive. Lack of free play may not kill the physical body, as would lack of food,…
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Creative training
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