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BLACK SWAN ARTS EXHIBITIONS
Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB • T: 01373 473980
www.blackswan.org.uk
Mon – Sat • 10:00–17:00
Free admission
Trace Elements – Textiles and Drawings by Matthew Harris
Black Swan Arts: Gallery One
28 June – 2 September
An exhibition of new work by textile artist Matthew Harris. It showcases his exploration of cloth, colour and texture, and shows how his love of imperfection informs his cloth pieces as each ‘whole’ cloth is created from sections.
To accompany his cloth pieces, there are a series of ‘drawings’ which are central to the creation of all his work.
Sylvia Balch and Frome Botanical Artists
Black Swan Arts: Gallery Two
28 June – 19 July
An exhibition of Botanical paintings.
Joy White
Black Swan Arts: Café
2 June – 13 July
Black and White photographs.
ROOK LANE ARTS TRUST
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath St, Frome • T: 01373 468030
www.rooklanearts.org.uk
Mon – Sat • 10:00–17:00
Free admission
Evolver Prize Exhibition 2008
Exhibition of work created by Wessex-based artists, photographers and graphic designers selected for Evolver’s sixth annual front cover competition.
One of the region’s prime arts and music magazines, Evolver is committed to promoting work by the region’s most creative artists, musicians and performers.
Open Horizon – Exhibition of Brazilian & Cuban Art
Curated by the vibrant fashion designer and Milliner Cristina Carneiro de Mendonca Eastwood, a joyful and exciting collection of some of the most interesting artists working in Brazil and Cuba today.
In aid of the Children at Risk Foundation, Brazil.
OTHER VENUES
The Life and Times of Miss Smith
The Small Picture Gallery, Marsaili Mackenzie
2 June – 26 July • 10:30 - 17:30
Daily, except Sun
'The Life and Times of Miss Smith' – an ordinary woman whose life is transformed by a chance encounter with an Angel – returns with new paintings by Diana Milstein. There will be jewellery from the time of Miss Smith as well as a full range of cards, some of which have now been published in a postcard book.
Frome Town Centre 1908 –2008: A Photographic Journey
1 – 19 July • Daily 10:00 - 14:00
Frome Museum and the Frome Wessex Camera club present a photographic exhibition depicting the town centre and surrounding area from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. The museum’s store of archive photographs has been used as the historical source in providing the same pictorial views 50 years apart. The Frome Wessex Camera club has complemented this important historical record with images as we see them today.
Annemarie Blake and Mel Day:
Oil Paintings, Printmaking and Wire Sculpture
1 – 31 July • Daily 08:30 - 18:00
Mel Day's work deals with man's relationship to the natural world. Finely crafted abstracted nature forms and new fugurative work. Annemarie Blake's oil paintings are inspired by street markets paying attention to conveying mood and atmosphere a particular place evokes.
Further information on website: www.cafelastrada.co.uk
Burne-Jones Windows
4 – 12 July • Daily, except Weds and Sun, 09:30 - 13:00
Hidden away in the Trinity area of Frome is a unique collection of stained glass windows.
Designed by the pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and made by William Morris and Co, the designs created between 1866 and 1896 cover Burne-Jones’ entire stained glass period.
The church will be open every morning during the festival, except Wednesday and Sunday, from 9.30-1.00, with tea and coffee being served.
Exhibition By SODA
4 – 12 July • Daily 10:00 - 16:00
Frome Society for Disabled Artists. Work in a variety of media including ceramics. Most exhibits for sale.
For more details see www.sodafrome.co.uk
Rescue
The Weaving Shed, Silk Mill Studios
4 – 13 July • Daily 10.00 – 18.00
Art Installation with an exhibition of Frome College Eco-Week Photographs, including prize-winners.
Going To The Dogs
Studio Prints, Long Window Gallery
4 – 26 July • Daily 09:00 - 17:30
An exhibition of original and limited edition art featuring dogs and country subjects. The exhibition will be held in our main window and first-floor gallery
Open Art Competiton, public viewing and voting
5 – 11 July • Daily 10:00 - 17:00
Art lovers are invited to view the entrant's work and vote for the winner of the 'People's Choice' Award. The winner will be announced at an event on Saturday 12 July.
Graffiti Artsibition
Venue and dates to be confirmed – please see local press for details.
A celebration of 'Urban Art' creating and showcasing local graffiti artists and graffiti artists from around the country. The art created during the 'Graffiti Artsibition' will be exhibited locally promoting the artist(s) then sold to raise money for local youth projects.
For more details, contact James Godman: 01373 463181