CAST Cornwall
@castcornwall.bsky.social
CAST is a visual arts organisation, based in Helston, Cornwall. Our programme includes exhibitions of artists’ film, talks, screening events and workshops, as well as learning programmes for schools and creative activities for children and families.
STUDIO AVAILABILITY
A small self-contained studio & a space in CAST's shared studio will be available in the new year. If you would like to be considered for either space, please send over a few words about why you are interested & a link to your artist website or Instagram to [email protected]
A small self-contained studio & a space in CAST's shared studio will be available in the new year. If you would like to be considered for either space, please send over a few words about why you are interested & a link to your artist website or Instagram to [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
STUDIO AVAILABILITY
A small self-contained studio & a space in CAST's shared studio will be available in the new year. If you would like to be considered for either space, please send over a few words about why you are interested & a link to your artist website or Instagram to [email protected]
A small self-contained studio & a space in CAST's shared studio will be available in the new year. If you would like to be considered for either space, please send over a few words about why you are interested & a link to your artist website or Instagram to [email protected]
HELSTON TOWN BAND
20 December, 4.30pm - 6pm
Free, all welcome
Helston Town Band returns to CAST Café for their annual evening of traditional Christmas carols by the fireside. Bacon, prune and thyme buns will be available from the Café as well as mince pies with brandy butter, alongside mulled cider.
20 December, 4.30pm - 6pm
Free, all welcome
Helston Town Band returns to CAST Café for their annual evening of traditional Christmas carols by the fireside. Bacon, prune and thyme buns will be available from the Café as well as mince pies with brandy butter, alongside mulled cider.
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
HELSTON TOWN BAND
20 December, 4.30pm - 6pm
Free, all welcome
Helston Town Band returns to CAST Café for their annual evening of traditional Christmas carols by the fireside. Bacon, prune and thyme buns will be available from the Café as well as mince pies with brandy butter, alongside mulled cider.
20 December, 4.30pm - 6pm
Free, all welcome
Helston Town Band returns to CAST Café for their annual evening of traditional Christmas carols by the fireside. Bacon, prune and thyme buns will be available from the Café as well as mince pies with brandy butter, alongside mulled cider.
CHRISTMAS PRINT WORKSHOP
Saturday 20 December, 10am to 4pm
Free admission, all welcome
Join Lucy Grant and the CAST learning team to print handmade cards, tags and wrapping paper in time for Christmas. Create your own designs or use simple shapes to build bold, Scandinavian folk-style patterns.
Saturday 20 December, 10am to 4pm
Free admission, all welcome
Join Lucy Grant and the CAST learning team to print handmade cards, tags and wrapping paper in time for Christmas. Create your own designs or use simple shapes to build bold, Scandinavian folk-style patterns.
December 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
CHRISTMAS PRINT WORKSHOP
Saturday 20 December, 10am to 4pm
Free admission, all welcome
Join Lucy Grant and the CAST learning team to print handmade cards, tags and wrapping paper in time for Christmas. Create your own designs or use simple shapes to build bold, Scandinavian folk-style patterns.
Saturday 20 December, 10am to 4pm
Free admission, all welcome
Join Lucy Grant and the CAST learning team to print handmade cards, tags and wrapping paper in time for Christmas. Create your own designs or use simple shapes to build bold, Scandinavian folk-style patterns.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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ARTIST'S CHOICE | THE BIG SEA
Thursday 30 October
CAST Café supper from 6pm
Tickets £15, booking essential:
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Thursday 30 October
CAST Café supper from 6pm
Tickets £15, booking essential:
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #artistschoice #surfing
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
ARTIST'S CHOICE | THE BIG SEA
Thursday 30 October
CAST Café supper from 6pm
Tickets £15, booking essential:
castcornwall.art/entry/artist...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #artistschoice #surfing
Thursday 30 October
CAST Café supper from 6pm
Tickets £15, booking essential:
castcornwall.art/entry/artist...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #artistschoice #surfing
HELSTON AND 'THE BATTLE OF THE STYLES'
Thursday 9 October
Architectural historian and author Dr Julian Holder delves into the debate about architectural styles that raged in London in the middle of the nineteenth century and brings it home to Helston.
Booking essential - castcornwall.art
Thursday 9 October
Architectural historian and author Dr Julian Holder delves into the debate about architectural styles that raged in London in the middle of the nineteenth century and brings it home to Helston.
Booking essential - castcornwall.art
October 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
HELSTON AND 'THE BATTLE OF THE STYLES'
Thursday 9 October
Architectural historian and author Dr Julian Holder delves into the debate about architectural styles that raged in London in the middle of the nineteenth century and brings it home to Helston.
Booking essential - castcornwall.art
Thursday 9 October
Architectural historian and author Dr Julian Holder delves into the debate about architectural styles that raged in London in the middle of the nineteenth century and brings it home to Helston.
Booking essential - castcornwall.art
October 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
WORKSHOP: TEMPLATES, TRACINGS AND TRANSFERS |
ALISON TURNBULL
Saturday 4 October 2025 | 2 - 5pm
Tickets £5-20 on a sliding scale | Booking essential-
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
ALISON TURNBULL
Saturday 4 October 2025 | 2 - 5pm
Tickets £5-20 on a sliding scale | Booking essential-
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September 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
WORKSHOP: TEMPLATES, TRACINGS AND TRANSFERS |
ALISON TURNBULL
Saturday 4 October 2025 | 2 - 5pm
Tickets £5-20 on a sliding scale | Booking essential-
castcornwall.art/entry/templa...
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
ALISON TURNBULL
Saturday 4 October 2025 | 2 - 5pm
Tickets £5-20 on a sliding scale | Booking essential-
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.
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
INGRID POLLARD
IN CONVERSATION WITH ASHANTI HARE
Thursday 25 September
Tickets £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm - booking essential
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IN CONVERSATION WITH ASHANTI HARE
Thursday 25 September
Tickets £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm - booking essential
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #ingridpollard
Ingrid Pollard - CAST | Cornwall
Throughout her extensive career, artist Ingrid Pollard has broken new ground and forged new pathways for younger generations. Alongside digital, analogue and alternative photographic processes, she of...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
INGRID POLLARD
IN CONVERSATION WITH ASHANTI HARE
Thursday 25 September
Tickets £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm - booking essential
castcornwall.art/entry/ingrid...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #ingridpollard
IN CONVERSATION WITH ASHANTI HARE
Thursday 25 September
Tickets £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm - booking essential
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #ingridpollard
AN EVENING OF POETRY
PENELOPE SHUTTLE AND KATRINA NAOMI
Thursday 18 September
Prize-winning poets Penelope Shuttle and Katrina Naomi present an evening of poetry including readings from their upcoming publications.
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #poetry
PENELOPE SHUTTLE AND KATRINA NAOMI
Thursday 18 September
Prize-winning poets Penelope Shuttle and Katrina Naomi present an evening of poetry including readings from their upcoming publications.
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #poetry
September 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
AN EVENING OF POETRY
PENELOPE SHUTTLE AND KATRINA NAOMI
Thursday 18 September
Prize-winning poets Penelope Shuttle and Katrina Naomi present an evening of poetry including readings from their upcoming publications.
tinyurl.com/3re3jmv6
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #poetry
PENELOPE SHUTTLE AND KATRINA NAOMI
Thursday 18 September
Prize-winning poets Penelope Shuttle and Katrina Naomi present an evening of poetry including readings from their upcoming publications.
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #poetry
EXHIBITION EXTENDED:
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
We're delighted to be able to extend our exhibition of William Kentridge's work until the end of September.
Film still, Fugitive Words, 2024, 7:10 minutes © William Kentridge.
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #williamkentridge
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
We're delighted to be able to extend our exhibition of William Kentridge's work until the end of September.
Film still, Fugitive Words, 2024, 7:10 minutes © William Kentridge.
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #williamkentridge
September 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
EXHIBITION EXTENDED:
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
We're delighted to be able to extend our exhibition of William Kentridge's work until the end of September.
Film still, Fugitive Words, 2024, 7:10 minutes © William Kentridge.
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #williamkentridge
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
We're delighted to be able to extend our exhibition of William Kentridge's work until the end of September.
Film still, Fugitive Words, 2024, 7:10 minutes © William Kentridge.
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #williamkentridge
FREE SATURDAY ART CLUB PLACES
Sessions resume from Saturday 4 October 2025. The morning group meets from 10.30am to 1pm and the afternoon group from 2 to 4.30pm.
To find out more contact [email protected]
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #saturdayclub #artclub
Sessions resume from Saturday 4 October 2025. The morning group meets from 10.30am to 1pm and the afternoon group from 2 to 4.30pm.
To find out more contact [email protected]
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #saturdayclub #artclub
September 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
FREE SATURDAY ART CLUB PLACES
Sessions resume from Saturday 4 October 2025. The morning group meets from 10.30am to 1pm and the afternoon group from 2 to 4.30pm.
To find out more contact [email protected]
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #saturdayclub #artclub
Sessions resume from Saturday 4 October 2025. The morning group meets from 10.30am to 1pm and the afternoon group from 2 to 4.30pm.
To find out more contact [email protected]
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #saturdayclub #artclub
September 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Don't miss Drawings in Motion by the award-winning South African artist William Kentridge. Showing until 30 August
9 July to 30 August
Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
Free admission, all welcome
Film still Journey to the Moon (2003) © William Kentridge.
9 July to 30 August
Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
Free admission, all welcome
Film still Journey to the Moon (2003) © William Kentridge.
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Don't miss Drawings in Motion by the award-winning South African artist William Kentridge. Showing until 30 August
9 July to 30 August
Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
Free admission, all welcome
Film still Journey to the Moon (2003) © William Kentridge.
9 July to 30 August
Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
Free admission, all welcome
Film still Journey to the Moon (2003) © William Kentridge.
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July 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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CAST-Off Returns This Weekend!
Our CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities returns this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August in the walled garden at Penrose National Trust.
To find out more, visit: castcornwall.art/whats-on/
#castcornwall
Our CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities returns this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August in the walled garden at Penrose National Trust.
To find out more, visit: castcornwall.art/whats-on/
#castcornwall
July 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
CAST-Off Returns This Weekend!
Our CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities returns this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August in the walled garden at Penrose National Trust.
To find out more, visit: castcornwall.art/whats-on/
#castcornwall
Our CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities returns this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August in the walled garden at Penrose National Trust.
To find out more, visit: castcornwall.art/whats-on/
#castcornwall
LIGHTBOX AT CAST
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 August, 10am to 4pm
Free, all welcome, just drop in
Three free days of family friendly activity will offer the chance to experiment with some of the scientific techniques that underpin the processes of photography and moving image.
castcornwall.art/whats-on/
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 August, 10am to 4pm
Free, all welcome, just drop in
Three free days of family friendly activity will offer the chance to experiment with some of the scientific techniques that underpin the processes of photography and moving image.
castcornwall.art/whats-on/
July 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
LIGHTBOX AT CAST
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 August, 10am to 4pm
Free, all welcome, just drop in
Three free days of family friendly activity will offer the chance to experiment with some of the scientific techniques that underpin the processes of photography and moving image.
castcornwall.art/whats-on/
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 August, 10am to 4pm
Free, all welcome, just drop in
Three free days of family friendly activity will offer the chance to experiment with some of the scientific techniques that underpin the processes of photography and moving image.
castcornwall.art/whats-on/
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
9 July - 30 August
This presentation of two short films, made some twenty years apart, offers a window into the creative processes of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.
Free, all welcome
Film still Fugitive Words (2024) ©William Kentridge.
9 July - 30 August
This presentation of two short films, made some twenty years apart, offers a window into the creative processes of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.
Free, all welcome
Film still Fugitive Words (2024) ©William Kentridge.
June 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
9 July - 30 August
This presentation of two short films, made some twenty years apart, offers a window into the creative processes of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.
Free, all welcome
Film still Fugitive Words (2024) ©William Kentridge.
9 July - 30 August
This presentation of two short films, made some twenty years apart, offers a window into the creative processes of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.
Free, all welcome
Film still Fugitive Words (2024) ©William Kentridge.
LISSETTE JIMÉNEZ DÍAZ | OPEN STUDIO
Friday 27 June from 4pm to 7pm
Free, just drop in
Continuing the studio exchange between CAST and CaSa in Oaxaca, Lissette Jiménez Díaz has spent a month in residence at CAST.
Image: Photographic Stone, 2022, Lissette Jiménez Díaz.
#castcornwall #openstudio
Friday 27 June from 4pm to 7pm
Free, just drop in
Continuing the studio exchange between CAST and CaSa in Oaxaca, Lissette Jiménez Díaz has spent a month in residence at CAST.
Image: Photographic Stone, 2022, Lissette Jiménez Díaz.
#castcornwall #openstudio
June 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
LISSETTE JIMÉNEZ DÍAZ | OPEN STUDIO
Friday 27 June from 4pm to 7pm
Free, just drop in
Continuing the studio exchange between CAST and CaSa in Oaxaca, Lissette Jiménez Díaz has spent a month in residence at CAST.
Image: Photographic Stone, 2022, Lissette Jiménez Díaz.
#castcornwall #openstudio
Friday 27 June from 4pm to 7pm
Free, just drop in
Continuing the studio exchange between CAST and CaSa in Oaxaca, Lissette Jiménez Díaz has spent a month in residence at CAST.
Image: Photographic Stone, 2022, Lissette Jiménez Díaz.
#castcornwall #openstudio
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June 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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** SCREENINGS EXTENDED **
JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
Now showing until Friday 4 July.
A final opportunity to see artist film legend John Smith’s most recent work.
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Screenings begin on the hour and half hour
Free, all welcome
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
Now showing until Friday 4 July.
A final opportunity to see artist film legend John Smith’s most recent work.
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Screenings begin on the hour and half hour
Free, all welcome
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
June 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
** SCREENINGS EXTENDED **
JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
Now showing until Friday 4 July.
A final opportunity to see artist film legend John Smith’s most recent work.
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Screenings begin on the hour and half hour
Free, all welcome
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
Now showing until Friday 4 July.
A final opportunity to see artist film legend John Smith’s most recent work.
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Screenings begin on the hour and half hour
Free, all welcome
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
SELECTED 15
Saturday 5 July, 10am - 8pm
Looped screenings
Free, all welcome
A touring showcase of new short films by early career artists. The selection is curated by Videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN).
Each work has been shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award.
Saturday 5 July, 10am - 8pm
Looped screenings
Free, all welcome
A touring showcase of new short films by early career artists. The selection is curated by Videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN).
Each work has been shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award.
June 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
SELECTED 15
Saturday 5 July, 10am - 8pm
Looped screenings
Free, all welcome
A touring showcase of new short films by early career artists. The selection is curated by Videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN).
Each work has been shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award.
Saturday 5 July, 10am - 8pm
Looped screenings
Free, all welcome
A touring showcase of new short films by early career artists. The selection is curated by Videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN).
Each work has been shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award.
Save the date for this summer's CAST-OFF!
Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August
Our summer holiday programme of free artist-led creative activities will return to the walled garden at National Trust Penrose
CAST-Off 2025 is part-funded by Little Parc Owles Trust and FEAST. Donations welcome.
Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August
Our summer holiday programme of free artist-led creative activities will return to the walled garden at National Trust Penrose
CAST-Off 2025 is part-funded by Little Parc Owles Trust and FEAST. Donations welcome.
June 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Save the date for this summer's CAST-OFF!
Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August
Our summer holiday programme of free artist-led creative activities will return to the walled garden at National Trust Penrose
CAST-Off 2025 is part-funded by Little Parc Owles Trust and FEAST. Donations welcome.
Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August
Our summer holiday programme of free artist-led creative activities will return to the walled garden at National Trust Penrose
CAST-Off 2025 is part-funded by Little Parc Owles Trust and FEAST. Donations welcome.
JOHN SMITH | ARTIST TALK
Thursday 12 June
Admission £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm
Renowned artist filmmaker John Smith will visit CAST to speak about his work.
Booking essential:
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
Thursday 12 June
Admission £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm
Renowned artist filmmaker John Smith will visit CAST to speak about his work.
Booking essential:
checkout.square.site/.../TCHV3RIK...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
June 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JOHN SMITH | ARTIST TALK
Thursday 12 June
Admission £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm
Renowned artist filmmaker John Smith will visit CAST to speak about his work.
Booking essential:
checkout.square.site/.../TCHV3RIK...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
Thursday 12 June
Admission £15, including CAST Café supper from 6pm
Renowned artist filmmaker John Smith will visit CAST to speak about his work.
Booking essential:
checkout.square.site/.../TCHV3RIK...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall
NOW SHOWING: JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
14 May – 21 June
Free, all welcome
"A deceptively wry and deeply felt work by the English avant-garde legend."
Jesse Cumming, Toronto International Film Festival
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#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #filmscreening
14 May – 21 June
Free, all welcome
"A deceptively wry and deeply felt work by the English avant-garde legend."
Jesse Cumming, Toronto International Film Festival
castcornwall.art/entry/being-...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #filmscreening
Being John Smith - CAST | Cornwall
In Being John Smith, 2024, the artist reflects on the ordinariness of his name and its profound impact on his sense of self. Through a mix of humour and melancholic self-reflection, Smith navigates hi...
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June 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
NOW SHOWING: JOHN SMITH | BEING JOHN SMITH
14 May – 21 June
Free, all welcome
"A deceptively wry and deeply felt work by the English avant-garde legend."
Jesse Cumming, Toronto International Film Festival
castcornwall.art/entry/being-...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #filmscreening
14 May – 21 June
Free, all welcome
"A deceptively wry and deeply felt work by the English avant-garde legend."
Jesse Cumming, Toronto International Film Festival
castcornwall.art/entry/being-...
#castcornwall #helston #cornwall #filmscreening