17 August 2009, 09/175
Treasure trail takes you on a creative
journey!
Discover hidden surprises as we take you on an adventure through
West Lancashire and beyond for the Open Studio’s fun treasure
trail.
As part of the plans for this first ever visual arts event in
West Lancashire, organisers have put together an exciting activity
that will take people on a creative journey in the world of
art.
Artists Jack Doyle and Caroline Barket have been commissioned to
create a treasure trail for all the family to enjoy during the Open
Studio event, which runs from Saturday 29 August to Sunday 6
September.
Participants must first collect the official event programme,
which contains a map. They must then travel to the studios and
venues that are taking part to find the stamps and images,
including Chapel Gallery, Cedar Farm Gallery, Mere Sands Wood, Mill
House Gallery and the Concourse Shopping Centre.
It’s a real creative experience with plenty of prizes to be won
for the different parts of the trail, so the more places you visit
and stamps you collect - the more surprises are in store for
you!
Cllr Andrew Fowler, Portfolio Holder for Community Services,
said: "The treasure trail is an exciting part of the event
programme and promises a journey of creativity and fun for all the
family. All the venues will have information about it so you can
start and end your adventure anywhere on the map, as long as you
collect the stamps to receive your prizes. Whilst on your travels
you will also be able to see all the wonderful work of our
artists."
Throughout the Open Studio event, artists and craft makers will
be opening up their own studios so that people can see what goes on
behind the scenes to create their pieces. The work on show will
range from sculpture, photography, embroidery, printmaking,
glasswork, ceramics and jewellery to paintings, portraits and craft
items such as badges, bookmarks and bags.
A number of venues will be showcasing the work of artists as
well as individual studios and shops.
An exciting event programme has also been planned which includes
everything from exhibitions to demonstrations and practical
hands-on work.
The event is being organised by West Lancashire Borough
Council’s Arts Development Service and the Open Studio Collective
following a successful Arts Council England lottery
application.
For more information, contact the team on 01695 571328.
Alternatively, pop into the gallery, St Helens Road, which is open
from 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. For further information
you can also visit our gallery pages or Chapel
Gallery's website (external link).
Artists who are interested can actually become members of the
Open Studio Collective. Membership forms are available form Jane
Coyle, secretary of the Open Studio Collective, email
jm.coyle1@btinternet.com, or
Jenni Ashcroft Outreach and Education Officer at the Chapel Gallery
on 01695 571328.
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