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This was the first annual
Visual Arts Festival of its kind in the UK, today the event has a reputation as
one of the broadest ranging events of its type. Visitors are offered a unique
opportunity to interact with artists as they take part in a wide range of
residencies, demonstrations, workshops, talks and art-creation events. |
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The Opening Night (Wednesday May 27th) celebrated the dedication of the first Time & Tide Bell created by the sculptor and musician and Marcus Vergette. This national public art project was initiated in Appledore with the installation of the first of a series of 12 unique bell forms around the UK coastline. The bell was cast at one of the few remaining foundries in the UK and is a testament to fire and its potential to create and form innovative and contemporary new artwork. |
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Participating artists included internationally renowned artists who are inspired
by or work directly with fire and its creative potential. Sebastian Blackie will
be building and firing a paper kiln, Ben Piper who worked with Welfare State
International will be creating a fire installation. On the Saturday night,
Sebastian and Ben created an exciting experience of fiery events! |
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Gareth Mason the internationally renowned ceramicist ran a two day Masterclass at the Burton Art Gallery, Bideford. Participants had the rare opportunity to develop their throwing and making skills with a skilled and creative master potter. James Kendrew, North Devon artist and member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen demonstrated the ancient skill of blacksmithing and forging. |
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Martin Joiner a recent graduate from the Somerset College of Arts & Technology was been selected as the first recipient of the Appledore Arts Fellowship. The Fellowship is an exciting new element of our programme, each year we will select a student or recent graduate who will develop a site specific piece of work which will be showcased at the Festival. |
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Many of Devon’s leading Arts Organisations will be present including; Beaford Arts, DAISI, Dance in Devon, Double Elephant, Exeter Phoenix, Spacex and The Plough. Festival visitors were able to join in and enjoy the opportunity to work alongside artists and dancers as they created work inspired by the theme of ‘Fire & Fury’. |
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The extensive programme
included workshops for adults, children and families.
Advance-Booking workshops include; film animation, a play-in-a-day,
printing, life drawing and jewellery making. Whole families could join in and
create a giant fiery phoenix or help to build a clay kiln in a series of free
Drop-In workshops. |
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The Festival also offered
visitors the opportunity to explore this unique and historic village. There were Open Gardens, Decorated Doorknockers and an Artists Trail where selected
artists displayed and sold their work in the homes of Appledore residents.
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The programme of exhibitions, events and residencies, educational projects, open studios and workshops involves a wide variety of artists ranging from internationally renowned artists to local craftspeople, children and community groups. The Festival is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to take part in art events and activities.
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Appledore is a beautiful estuary village with a maze of streets and expansive views across the estuary of the Torridge and Taw rivers. All over the village events will be happening so come along, get creative and enjoy the fun of the Festival. There will also be live music, Contemporary Crafts for sale and lots, lots more. See you there! |
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Arts, 3 Marine Parade, Appledore, Devon, EX37 9JJ |