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    What you said about Showcase 2025: "It gets better every year - just brilliant!"

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    What you said about Showcase 2025: "Excellent exhibition, awesome work!"

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    What you said about Showcase 2025: "Very inspiring and enjoyable"

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    What you said about Showcase 2025: "Wonderful exhibits and very friendly people"

About the Association

In 1906, a small exhibition was held at Hinton St Mary and its success led to the formation of the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association in 1907. The Association's first exhibition was held at Blandford Corn Exchange in 1907 and exhibitions have been held annually, apart from a break for the second world war years. Our 100th Exhibition was held at the Purbeck School, Wareham in 2014.

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Showcase 2025

It’s all over for another year!  Here are just a few of the highlights:   trophy winners * craft stall listings * guest exhibition * visitor choice results * Showcase gallery

Membership

Join DACA for just £14 and enjoy free admission to Showcase, as well as discounted entry fees for the competitions.

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Every year DACA offers grants for Arts & Crafts projects in Dorset.
Applications for the 2026 Grant will open on 1 September 2025.

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Local groups, art & craft events and tuition.

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All the latest happenings at DACA and beyond in the arts and crafts world.

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