Press Release Articles
Press Release - May 2020
Covid-19 Commissions: State of Emergency - contemporary art micro-commissions
We're inviting artists based in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to apply for 20 paid micro-commissions as part of one of our new initiatives in response to Covid-19.
Press Release - May 2020
Our response to COVID-19
It’s been nearly seven weeks since we announced our decision to postpone our launch. Since then we know everyone has been faced with difficult and uncertain times. Although we’re not in a position to confirm a new opening date just yet, we have been working hard behind the scenes over the last few weeks.
Press Release - May 2020
Lots of great content planned for this year’s Plymouth History Festival
Plymouth’s popular annual History Festival is going online this year, and will run from Friday 8 to Sunday 31 May with new content published daily on its website and social media channels to highlight the city’s brilliant heritage sector and history.
Press Release - Apr 2020
Covid-19 Commissions: Plymouth After Dark - A week in the life of a locked down musician
We've announced four music commissions of £500 each as part of our response to the ongoing health crisis. ‘A week in the life of a locked down musician’ will form part of our major Plymouth After Dark project, as well as support some of the local musicians whose livelihoods have disappeared since government restrictions began in March.
Press Release - Apr 2020
My Plymouth History
Can you help shed light on the city’s past using information and images you have at home?
Press Release - Mar 2020
Statement on COVID-19
In recent weeks we’ve been monitoring the fast changing health situation regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and taking regular advice from the Director of Public Health. We’ve been trying to remain positive but, based on the most up-to-date advice from the government, we’ve decided to postpone our launch on 16 May.
Press Release - Mar 2020
Mayflower 400 Community Sparks Round 4
17 Plymouth-based projects have been successful in the final funding round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks.
Press Release - Feb 2020
The Box to launch ballot for its ‘Plymouth Preview’
The ballot for The Box’s ‘Plymouth Preview’ weekend will open at 9am on Monday (2 March).
Press Release - Feb 2020
New schools programme at The Box is ready for lift off
Teachers and students can start planning their visits to The Box – thanks to a new schools programme which has launched today.
Press Release - Feb 2020
Babcock and Citybus sign up to support The Box
The Box has secured two new sponsorship deals with Babcock and Plymouth Citybus.
Press Release - Feb 2020
Lifting the lid on The Box’s unique archive in the sky
The Box is getting another moment in the spotlight as we reveal some more fabulous facts and figures about our building.
Press Release - Jan 2020
The Box announces public art commissions by international artists Antony Gormley and Leonor Antunes
The first two names on our ambitious contemporary art programme have been revealed - internationally acclaimed British artist Antony Gormley and leading Portuguese installation artist Leonor Antunes.