Art At 2010 3-4 July
Participation is at the heart of Art At.
For visitors it is an opportunity to explore their creative side and take away not necessarily an object but certainly an inspiration. The project was set up in response to discussion initially among artists who were excited by the proposal to show a high standard of work and to benefit by working together to maximize the success of the project. The immediate response of the owner of Rhos-y-gilwen to this entirely new event for West Wales was extremely encouraging. The need is there for a wider cross section of our community to integrate and enjoy the arts and environmental issues.
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The first ART AT Rhosygilwen, in 2008, took place in brilliant sunshine which definitely enhanced the pleasure of all who came to participate in the creative workshops – skill building from using recycled materials making sunhats, collaborative paintings, found object sculptural construction, portrait painting, and many more diverse activities.
The four master-classes in Print-making, Life Drawing, Sculpture and Water-based painting lead by top professionals in their field, were well attended.
The main exhibition showing works of 42 artists from all over Wales, was shown in the main house and the Oak Hall and astounded people with its high standard and presentation of work.
People came to enjoy the whole event were also to be surprised and delighted by impromptu music and performance within the hall and around the grounds, and while wandering they would come across a family of life-sized figures standing in the shade of the trees; huge figures created from willow; large ceramic hollow “pebbles” for plants to grow in, displayed on the decking; quirky heads and busts that made everyone smile; beautiful hand made furniture made from recycled wood and slate and much, much more.
All in all, the week-end had an air of enchantment about it, and there were many voices saying, “lets make this into a yearly event!”
Artists will be exhibiting work, running demonstrations and workshops.
There will be some performance art and pieces created that are site
specific.
The contributors will be drawn mainly from Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and
Carmarthenshire but it will also include some “names” known nationally and
internationally.
There will be a selected of 2D and 3D art in the main hall.
In the marquee there will be a range of art and craft stalls chosen for
their quality.
There will be short workshops and demonstrations where visitors can work with
artists.
Also day long master classes.
Video and film: there will be screenings of a selection of entries from this year’s Manchester Film Fesival.
Poetry
Childrens activities
Catering provided by Rhosygilwen
Entry £3, children free.
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Please see website at http://www.artat.org.uk
