Bowland Arts Festival 2010 1st May until 30th June 2010
Which brings together an exciting series of exhibitions, art trails, workshops and creative events which celebrate the artistic and cultural landscape of the Forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beauty
We hope visitors and residents alike will be able to enjoy the interesting role the arts can play in developing our understanding of this very special environment.
For a full listing of events across Bowland – www.bowlandarts.co.uk
These works will be a personal response to the unique environment of the Forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beauty.
Events for children and families at Green Close Studios Melling during June:
From Bowland to the World
4:30 - 7:00 on Friday 18th June
Green Close Studios Invite you to the Private View of "From Bowland to the World"
An exhibition of recently commissioned new work by Sumit Sarkar,Veronica Caperon and Helen Saunders
Recent works by Pete and Sue Flowers:plus a rare opportunity to see works by young contemporary Mexican Artists
Kindly R.S.V.P
Contact pete@greenclose.org
Why not make a night of it and join us afterwards for an evening of South African Jazz with the Harry Moyaga Band.
7:30 in Melling Institute
Tickets £7 adults/£4 children (Advanced purchase advised)
Harry Moyaga Band
Friday 18th June
South African Jazz layered with indigenous rhythms of the region
7.30 - At Melling Village Institute, Melling
£7 adults/34 children
Soft drink bar – but you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks if you want to
Ranger Guided Studio Walks
Sunday 20th June
A ranger guided walk around the upper Lune valley then visit the open art studio for a cuppa and cakes.
1pm – 4pm meet at Green Close Studios
Free
Sun 27th June.
A ranger guided walk around the upper Lune valley then visit the open art studio for a cuppa and cakes.
1pm – 4pm meet at Green Close Studios
Free
Open Studios
Green Close will open its doors during the last two weekends in June: Friday – Sunday from 11am -5pm on the 18-19-20 June & 25-26-27 June. The Exhibition: From Bowland to the World is an exciting open studio & mixed exhibition of artists’ work exploring their understanding of the complex cultural landscape, which makes up our rural environment. Commissions created in response to the unique habitat of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be on display alongside work by resident artists and young contemporary Mexican Artists.
FREE creative activities for children.
Bowland Blackout
Join the BOWLAND BLACKOUT
On the longest day in the year in the geographical centre of the United Kingdom why not turn off your electricity to show you care. The BOWLAND BLACKOUT is a new environmental campaign that aims to draw people together to celebrate our unique environment and its importance within a global context. The Forest of Bowland AONB is just one of millions of special and unique habitats around the planet being threatened by climate change. No matter where you are – show you care for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint – spend Monday 21st June reconnecting to the needs of the planet. Walk or cycle for the day, turn off appliances and do not use electricity for the day.
You’ll be surprised how good it will make you feel.
Register your participation at
www.bowlandarts.co.uk or for further information contact sue@greenclose.org
tel 015242-21233
CHANGE THE WORLD FOR A DAY.
For a Bowland Arts Festival Guide &
more information on events contact:
Green Close Studios
Tel: 015242 21233
Email: info@greenclose.org
Developed and Co-ordinated by Green Close Studios.
Public Art Commission News: Vistas Values and Voices 
Artist Veronica Caperon has now finished her Community Engagement commission - congratulations to all involved!
There will be formal hand-over of the community photographic banners in Eldroth Parish Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 6th May before the regular monthly committee meeting. Pete Flowers of Green Close Studios and Cathy Hopley from Forest of Bowland AONB will be there to do the honours, and you'll be able to glimpse of the banners before they are put into place.The banner for Eldroth Parish Hall will be put up shortly after the hand-over. The ones for Eldroth Church and Keasden Church will be hung on Sunday 7th June at the services of 9.30am and 11am respectively - come along if you can. There will be another banner, the content and destination of which will be revealed on May 6th!
Artist Helen Saunders has completed her first commission and is just starting her second commission.
Artist Sumit Sarkar has been selected to work on the Innovation Commission. Sumit is a visual artist, whose artwork takes the form of digital and canvas paintings, digital sculpture, 3D animation and work inspired by graffiti. The content of his personal work ranges from the fantastical characters of Sumit’s KrikSix world, to his modern interpretation of the Hindu gods, Ananta, through to his environmental sculptural graffiti work, Kerst.
Sumit also works as a designer, illustrator, curator and workshop leader, and is involved in various live art events around the UK, from live aerosol art and drawing battles to a live digital painting scaling the outside walls of the Royal Festival Hall as part of its Overture reopening festival.
He has exhibited in and around the UK, with solo exhibitions at Lanternhouse International in Ulverston, and the Cornerhouse in Manchester, and joint exhibitions with various artists around the country. We look forward to welcoming him to work with us in the studios during May and early June.
CPD Event - Working in the Public Realm: Vistas Values and Voices to be held at the Platform Gallery on 24th June 2010 5-7pm - limited numbers see next months latest news or contact the studios for further information.
Studio Space to rent;
A studio space will shortly be available at Green Close Studios.
Interested artists please contact Pete.
Green Close Studios is a member of the National Federation of Artists’ Studio providers.
