If you love art and are in Bedfordshire this September, then why not embark on the Artists’ Network Bedfordshire’s Art Trail? It’s a great way to get off the beaten track, explore new places and discover the work of some wonderful local artists.
Throughout September the Artists’ Network Bedfordshire (ANB) is organising exhibitions of members’ work in 24 different locations throughout the county. In addition, this year 11 artists will be showing their work in eight Open Studios, where you will be able to see them working in their own environments.
The ANB is a vibrant artist-led organisation promoting original works of art and craft created by artists living or working in Bedfordshire. The work produced by its members covers the complete spectrum of the visual arts – from watercolour, acrylics and oil painting, ceramics and sculpture, photography, through to jewellery, textiles and hat making.
The September Art Trail begins in Bedford at Number 13 Café, 13 St Pauls Square on 18 August, quickly followed by Pensieri, 34 Ram Yard on 20 August and Coffee with Art, 82 High St, from 1 September. There will be large group shows of ANB work at the Bedford Art Centre and Gallery, 7 Howard Street from 30 August to 13 September and at Bedford Borough Hall for the whole month of September.
There will also be group shows in: Bromham Mill, Jordan’s Mill near Biggleswade, Ampthill, Cranfield, the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, the Stockwood Park Discovery Centre and the Luton Hoo Walled Garden, all in Luton; Ivinghoe and Rushmere Park near Leighton Buzzard.
Various art workshops will also be held throughout the trail.
Bromham Mill will be holding felt-making workshops, for more details contact amstijelja@btinternet.com
For Open Studios and further details about opening times and exhibiting artists, please visit http://www.artsnetbeds.org.uk.
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