Art Bank

28/07/2026

ART BANK SUMMER BREAKFAST CLUB

Our free Summer Breakfast Club is open to everyone throughout the school holidays.

Wednesday to Saturday
10am to 11.30am

Come along to Art Bank and help yourself to squash, cereal and toast from our breakfast station.

A huge thank you to Stonebridge Independent Estate Agents, whose generous sponsorship has made the breakfast station possible.

Please share so local families know it is here. 🧡

28/07/2026

Free breakfast, open to all.
Wednesday to Saturday
10am to 11.30am

Come and help yourself from our breakfast station throughout the summer holidays.

Kindly sponsored by Stonebridge Estate Agents.

20/07/2026

This is such a good idea for anyone who has uniform their kids have outgrown.

*BIG NEWS* 📢📢📢

We are holding our first ever school uniform and supplies giveaway for the WHOLE community ✨💚✨

Saturday 8th August

10-12

50 The High Street (SWAG)
57 The High Street (MIND)

This event is for both new and existing parents & carers of school age children; to come and collect uniform items and take to use for the new term and beyond.

We also have 2 drop off points starting from tomorrow. So if you have any old uniform or school supplies please drop them to these locations at these times:

♻️ Shepton Mallet Town Council
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-2.30

♻️ Art Bank
Wednesdays - Saturdays 10-3

*FINAL DROP OFF DAY FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST*

Drop off items include uniform, PE kits, shoes (good condition only please), pencils, pens, pencil cases, paper, books, bags & study materials 🏫

SCHOOLS: St Paul's. Shepton Infants. Bowlish infants. Whitstones. Oakhill. St Aldhelms. Ditcheat. Croscombe & Evercreech.

(We will confirm which schools uniform will be located in which of the two locations the week leading up to the 8th August).

17/07/2026

MEET THE QUEENS OF ART BANK PRIDE
Saturday night (18th July), the Haus of Silk are taking over The Art Bank for our Pride celebration, and we thought it was probably time we introduced you properly to the five performers who will be keeping us entertained.

SASHA SILK
Sasha is a Drag Wars 2026 finalist and one of the biggest voices in South West drag.
She brings proper vocals, towering hair, enormous heels and the sort of stage presence that means you will absolutely know when she has entered the room.

RAYYVEN
By day, Rayyven is a palaeontologist. By night, she becomes Somerset’s blonde bombshell.
She is a brilliant performer, full of energy, movement and cheek, and we are very excited to see what she brings to The Art Bank stage.

SHORTI
Shorti may be tiny, but there is absolutely nothing small about the performance.
Winner of Drag Up and a Drag Wars 2024 finalist, Shorti is known for incredible makeup, huge expressions and a very animated performance style.
They are also part of the newly formed Haus of Silk, who are working hard to bring more drag shows to our part of Somerset, which is something we are very happy to support.

SUMMER SETTE
Summer Sette is a vintage diva with a distinctly Somerset twist.
She sings, lip-syncs and may even bring a little magic with her. Think old-school glamour, but with considerably more cider.

STERLING SYLVIA
Sterling Sylvia is a Drag Wars 2026 competitor who brings big hair, big looks and full-throttle performances.
Expect splits, dips, tricks and plenty of personality.

ART BANK PRIDE
Saturday 18 July
Doors open at 7pm
Happy Hour from 7pm to 8pm
First drag set at 8pm
Under-18s welcome until 9pm
Second drag set from approximately 9.15pm
Free entry

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The Art Bank has always, and will always, stand for LGBTQ+ visibility in Shepton.
Every time an LGBTQ+ post attracts abuse, it illustrates why Pride is still needed.
Because young people see those comments.
People who are not yet out see them.
People who are out but still frightened see them.
Visibility matters because hiding has never kept us safe.

13/07/2026

PRIDE IS COMING TO THE ART BANK IN SHEPTON THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday, The Art Bank is hosting Pride, with five fantastic performers from Haus of Silk bringing two live drag sets to the heart of Shepton Mallet.

It’s going to be a huge night of music, dancing, colour and celebration, but Pride is about more than a party. It’s about visibility, equality and creating a town where everyone feels welcome.

This event is for the whole community. LGBTQ+ people, friends, families, neighbours and allies are all invited to join us and celebrate together.

Happy Hour 7–8pm
First drag set at 8pm
Second drag set around 9.15pm
Music and dancing until late
Free entry
Under-18s welcome until 9pm

Saturday 18 July
7pm until late
The Art Bank, 13 High Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AA

Come early, bring your people and help us make Art Bank Pride a night to remember.

Five queens. One night.

13/07/2026

SOMERSET, WE’RE BRINGING PRIDE TO SHEPTON MALLET THIS SATURDAY

Five queens. Two live drag sets. One huge night. Free entry.

This Saturday we have The Art Bank Pride, bringing five incredible performers from Haus of Silk to the heart of Shepton Mallet for a night of drag, music, dancing and unapologetic q***r joy.

Pride is a party, but it is also about visibility, equality and creating spaces where people can come together and feel welcome. This night is for the whole LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, allies and anyone who wants to celebrate diversity and the freedom to be yourself.

Happy Hour: 7–8pm
First drag set: 8pm
Second drag set: around 9.15pm
Music and dancing until 11pm
FREE ENTRY - come early, limited capacity so first come, first in
Under-18s are welcome until 9pm

Saturday 18 July
7pm until 11pm
The Art Bank, 13 High Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AA

Come early, bring your people and help us make The Art Bank Pride a night Shepton won’t forget.

Five queens. One night.

Please share, tag anyone who needs to know and hit Going on the event so we can show Somerset that Pride belongs everywhere.

13/07/2026

ART BANK SUMMER FRIDAYS ARE HERE

Join Rose & Vix for three child-led creative holiday sessions at The Art Bank, with art, clay, cooking, outdoor learning, free play, games and plenty of making.

Open to children aged 8–12, with priority given to neurodivergent children and those who would benefit from a smaller, more supportive creative space.

Fridays 7, 14 & 21 August
10am–2pm
£10 per child, per session

Applications close Wednesday 22 July.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/ivjD9EGHVr1mdhgG9