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| The Blue House, The Bridge, Frome |
This exhibition becomes increasingly popular every year. The secluded garden behind the Blue House and its small piece of adjacent woodland offer the perfect setting for both large and small pieces. Some new and some familiar artists will be showing work in a wide variety of styles and media including wood, stone, willow, fibreglass and ceramic. With work from: Peter Bolton, Paul Boswell, Marian Bruce, Rowena Kinsman, Rachel Macleay, Henry Piper, Kate Semple, Deborah van der Beek
Sat July 08, 10am–9pm
Sun July 09, 10am–4pm
Mon 10 – Sun 16, 1–4pm
Easy access for wheel chairs. Refreshments available
PAINTINGS BY ROBERT ORGAN
| Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street |
"When you leave a show of Robert Organ's work you find that your vision has been sharpened up, you see the ordinary with a new intensity and delight. Only the best figurative painters do us this favour." The exhibition will show new work, and paintings not previously seen outside London. Rook Lane offers the space to show some of his biggest and most dramatic canvases and will include landscape and still life subjects. Robert Organ has exhibited in many parts of the U.K
Sat 8 July, 10am–1pm
Sun 9 July, 2–5pm
Mon 10 July – Fri 14 July, 10am–5pm
Sat 15 July, 2–5pm
Sun 16 July, 10am–5pm
Continues after the Festival until Thur 27 July, weekdays only 10am–5 pm
READ REVIEW by Edward Phelps
MADE IN SOMERSET
| Black Swan Arts: Gallery One |
This exhibition compares and contrasts the work of eight makers for whom the traditional materials and skills of crafts people in Somerset have been a source of inspiration. By exploring scale, function and form we can gain an insight into contemporary craft practice whilst linking it to the rich craft traditions of Somerset. Exhibitors: Rebecca Board, Ama Bolton, Annie Fewlass, Rachel Foxwell, Mark Melborne, Jane Mortimer, Kate Semple and Andy Southwell
Free
1 July – 26 August
Mon – Sat 10am–5pm Sun 12–4pm
also Fri 14 July 6–8pm
RHIAN SOLOMAN
| Black Swan Arts: Gallery Two |
An exhibition of unconventional materials used in surprising ways. From big knickers knitted out of telephone wire to shopping bags with expanding waistlines Rhian Soloman's work opens up the debate on health and female body image.
Free
1 July – 5 August
Mon – Sat 10am–5pm Sun 12–4pm
also Fri 14 July 6–8pm
STUART GRANT
| Black Swan Arts: Tashens Café |
Black-and-white photographs from Frome and the surrounding area: The Silk Mill, Shawford Mill and Orchardleigh House and Estate.
Free
26 June – 2 September
Mon – Sat 10am–5pm
Sun 12–4pm
also Fri 14 July 6–8pm
CRAFT SHOP EXHIBITION
| Black Swan Arts: Craft Shop |
Mel Day, wire sculpture; Denise Huddlestone, mixed media jewellery; Victor Stuart-Graham, driftwood sculpture and Sasha Wardell, bone china vessels.
Free
26 June – 12 August
Mon – Sat 10am–5pm Sun 12–4pm
also Fri 14 July 6–8pm
SARAH GODSILL: LANDSCAPES AND PORTRAITS
| La Strada Café, Cheap Street |
Her landscapes and portraits are inspired by the people and places of her immediate surroundings.
She often returns to self portraiture as a way of documenting her life.
Sarah strives to capture the moment, relishing her role as a social observer.
FINE ART LOTTERY
Black Swan Arts will be exhibiting valued paintings and prints donated by supporters and some of its most popular artists to raise funds for their vital arts education and outreach projects. For your chance to win one of these original works of art you will need to enter the Black Swan Fine Art Lottery. Tickets are on sale at the Black Swan Arts Centre. The winning tickets will be drawn by Martin Bax, Frome Festival Director, on Sunday
WEAVINGS AND SCULPTURE
| The Small Picture Gallery |
This exhibition is showing work by two artists from the Far East – weavings by Nazha Seehawer–Hewawasama: "weaving is the fruition of all my dreams. You may think it is my Karma"; sculptural works by Hiro Takahashi: "Soul House seems to reflect a long past memory, a refuge from the present world".
With tribal embroideries, artefacts and jewellery from Pie Chambers.
Other venues showing work during the Festival
Marsaili Mackenzie, Cheap Street
2 May – 29 July Mon–Sat 10.30am–5.30pm
DEBBIE CRIPPS EMBROIDERY
| Debbie Cripps, 8 Christchurch Street West, Frome |
Showcasing the exquisite work of Royal School of Needlework graduate Clare Hanham. The exhibition will culminate with a FREE talk about Clare’s 'Life and work at the Royal School of Needlework' on Saturday 15th July from 2.00-3.30pm and as space is limited, please arrive early!
Call in on 8th July for Summer Party Day.
The festival window is on a ‘Treasure Chest’ theme, with a display of work exuding glitz and glamour!
Debbie Cripps, 8 Christchurch Street West, Frome
Tel: 01373 454448
FREE
Exhibition 4th to 15th of July 10am to 4pm (Closed on Sunday and Monday)
Talk 2pm to 3.30pm July 15th
OTHER VENUES SHOWING WORK DURING THE FESTIVAL
| THE GRIFFIN INN, Milk Street |
All exhibitions Mon – Fri from 5pm,
Sat and Sun from 1pm
Vicki Sadler: Print Making and Fabrics
Her work is a delightful paradox, using imperfection to create beauty. Through print-making she uses unconventional mark-making to produce beguiling images portraying a world full of sensuality.
The Wijngaard Brothers: Paintings
Three very talented brothers producing diverse images. Jan is renowned for his sensitive life work. Caspar for his funky contemporary prints. And Hugo for his offbeat view of the world.
Jeff Body and Matt Kirkwood: Stonework
Jeff and Matt will be showing new stonework in the Griffin beer garden. They will work live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when they will be demonstrating (against almost anything!). Come along, join in the fun and try your hand at carving.
Tim Knight
Tim returns to Frome with an exhibition of his recent works on canvas. The exhibition focuses on a body of semi-abstract work, which has thought-provoking, if not disturbing, images.
| ENIGMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CRAFTS, Vicarage Street |
10am – 5pm daily
Artwork in the Family
A selection of ceramics by partners Everton Byfield and Jenny Barton and their son Kofi, alongside paintings by Jenny's brother, Russell Barton.
| TALBOT FARM, Leighton |
10am – 6pm daily
Barry Cooper: 9 Last songs of Archilochos
The Lyric Poet Archilochos was a contemporary of Homer in the 7th century BC. Only fragments remain
of his work, which depict him as a voyager, warrior and lover. The work in this exhibition consists of large and small fragments connecting lyrically with this heroic figure.
| MC2 TELESCOPE SHOP, 18 Catherine Hill |
07–21 July Tue–Sat 10am–5.30pm>
Out of this World
An exhibition featuring beautiful, fascinating images and photographs of planets, galaxies, nebulae and other interesting astronomical phenomena. Most of the contributors are amateur astronomers who belong to a local observing group called MAD Viewers.
| BACK GROUND COTTAGE, 26 High Street |
10am –5.30pm daily
Stina Harris: Printmaker
Mixed media with cream tea refreshment.
| STUDIO PRINTS, Westway Precinct |
02 June–17 July - Mon–Sat 9am–5.30pm
Football Fever
During the 2006 World Cup, Studio Prints will be hosting this exhibition of footballing art and signed memorabilia of World Cup competitions past and present. On offer are limited edition prints, photographs and shirts signed by your footballing heroes.
| ST JOHN'S CHURCH |
07 –15 July 10am–4pm (closed Sun 09 July)
SODA - Frome Society for Disabled Artists Work
A variety of media, including ceramics, by members of SODA and a group of blind and partially-sighted potters. Most work is for sale.
| CHRISTIE'S LOUNGE BAR, 21 Market Place |
Tues & Thurs 10.30am–10.30pm;
Wed 8.30am–10.30pm;
Fri 10.30am–11.30pm
Sat 8.30am-11.30pm; Sun 1–11pm
Catherine Wayland: Photographic Exhibition
From Catsimedia.
| FROME MUSEUM |
Tue – Sat 10am–2pm
The current exhibition spans 100 years from 1850 to 1950 giving an insight into the life of our ancestors through costume and artefacts both domestic and social.