Temporary production support roles
From time to time we need temporary production support to help us deliver our events. To be added to our pool of staff, please send your CV and covering letter to
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Patrizia Ribul – Event Support Lead
Patrizia Ribul is a senior arts and museum leader with over 15 years’ experience directing museums, galleries, and cultural organisations. She specialises in leadership, governance, and strategic planning, with a strong record in operational transformation, fundraising, and community engagement. Patrizia has led award-winning museums, delivered major capital projects, and secured national funding. She holds degrees in arts administration and law, and her strengths include delivering impactful, sustainable cultural initiatives.
2024
Carnival Devizes Carnival went off with a bang! The Neolithic theme really brought out some wonderful creations. Winter Festival Gallery coming soon.
Friends of DOCA
We’re passionate about delivering free arts and culture experiences in our community. You can support our work by becoming a Friend of DOCA.
Devizes Window Wanderland
Decorate your windows for the Winter Festival!
Buy a Lantern Kit
Receive a kit to make your own lantern at home
Lantern Workshops
Join a workshop, or get one arranged for your community group or school in the run up to the Winter Festival Lantern Parade.
Colour Rush
Saturday 26th September 2026 Start points: Green Lane Playing Fields & Hillworth Park (Wheelie Rush) The Colour Rush is back! Come along, have a great time, and get pelted with paint – we expect everyone to look like a rainbow by the end of the 5km route around Devizes! Walk, jog or run in this family-friendly event promoting outdoor activity and community spirit. All entry fees will help DOCA continue producing high-quality and fun events in future years. Devizes Confetti Battle will also be taking place on Saturday 26th September, so expect lots of colour all around! The Colour Rush
Loz Samuels – Creative Producer
Loz is pleased to return to DOCA after a two-year break to complete a Masters in Contemporary Crafts at Hereford College of Arts. She was Artistic Director at DOCA between 2016 and 2022, introducing the Colour Rush, Window Wanderland, the Shambles installations and more to the programme, she is now excited to focus purely on the creative programme in a part-time role that will allow her to continue her creative practice and involvement with other nationwide arts projects. Loz is keen to create opportunities for the community to be involved in the creative side of our work, to support artists,
Confetti Battle
Saturday 26th September 2026 Market Place, Devizes Following the Colour Rush fun run earlier in the day, the Confetti Battle kicks off in the Market Place, followed by fireworks. Don’t forget Jennings funfair will also be in town. You can purchase confetti on the night from from a stall close to the Condado Lounge in the Market Place. Confetti bags will be available to buy from 7:15pm. Please DO NOT throw any confetti until the cannon goes off at 8:15pm – thank you! As far as we know, Devizes is the only town in the world that has a Confetti