Month long art attack draws in at Standedge
22 July 2010
On Saturday 31 July, Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre will be launching its month long celebration of local art with its third ‘Artsfest’ event.
The free art exhibition, held in the Thomas Bourne Room of the stunning Grade II Listed visitor centre, will feature a whole host of different art work from over 30 local artists.
The works on display will reflect the diversity of talent in the region and will include many genres such as Chinese ink and watercolours, wood engravings, acrylics, pastels, digital photography and metal relief sculptures.
In continuing Standedge’s art theme a Craft and Gift Fair will be held this weekend (24/25th), with two days of crafts on sale by local craftspeople.
Also, a treat is in store with a special guest appearance from famed poet, Simon Armitage at 8pm on Saturday night. Simon will be doing a special poetry reading as part of his journey along the Pennine Way. Visit www.simonarmitage.com and click ‘Pennine Way’ to read all about how he’s going to do it!
James Dean, visitor services manager at Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre said: “Artsfest is an event we really enjoy here at Standedge as it’s such a great way to start off the summer. It’s fantastic to have so many local artists and craftspeople here to show off their talents as well as our extra special treat of welcoming Simon Armitage. With this event and others throughout the summer including Falconry Day and our world famous boat trips, we can’t wait to get started.”
The Artsfest exhibition will run from 10:30am – 4:00pm each day. For more information on Standedge please visit www.standedge.co.uk or call 01782 785 703.
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Notes to editors
A preview evening is to be held on Friday 30 July between 7pm – 9pm for artists and journalists. Please contact Simon for details.
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