Arts festival line up announced
The programme for an established art festival has been published and there promises to be something for everyone.
From workshops to demonstrations, competitions and talks, the Belle Vue Arts Festival will be a treat for all.
The festival runs between June 3 and June 18 and this year’s theme is ‘Home'.
As well as the popular community art exhibition, open gardens and scarecrow trail, the team have lined up a few extra special events, including drumming, photography and singing workshops.
Events over the festival fortnight include Shrewsbury Sketch Up, a singing workshop, the ever popular Pub Quiz , DSLR photography workshop, Bring and Share-Home Cooking, a family friendly art workshop, the Belle Vue Arts Festival Community art exhibition, a local history pub walk, a drumming workshop, photographic exhibition, the annual art and scarecrow trail and an open garden trail.
Tom Supple acting chair of the Belle Vue Arts Festival said: “Belle Vue Arts Festival is a great opportunity for local communities to come together and take part in a host of fun and creative activities.
“Art and photography will again play a big role during the festival and we are seeking keen artists, photographers, and volunteers, in fact anyone with a creative streak, to help us stage another memorable festival.
“This year we are also hoping to take more of our community art out into Belle Vue, so look out for artwork alongside Greyfriars bridge and within the open gardens. There is something for everyone, so do come and join us at our festival fortnight.”
The community art festival now in its 14th successful year, has also launched its new website which is easier to navigate and is the best source of information for the festival.
For queries or to book onto an event call 07583 045553 (10am - 8pm) or email bellevueartsfestival@gmail.com. For more information go to www.bellevueartsfestival.co.uk and follow us on twitter @belleVAF and Facebook for up to date news and announcements.
The festival, which is organised and run by volunteers, was founded in 2003 by the late Judy Townsend, a former teacher and Mayoress of Shrewsbury and aims to bring together local artists, residents and community groups.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering leading up to the festival or on the day of the events, will be more than welcome and their time can be exchanged with tea and cake.
