Art in Penallt - The Nature of Things
Event Date : 05-Oct-2012 - 07-Oct-2012
Penallt Monmouthshire NP25 4SE United Kingdom
Phone : 01600 860 476
The event is not just about leading local artists showcasing their latest works; it is also about enthusing and exciting people of all ages in the creative process. The proceeds will go to charities and also to sustain this type of event in future years. Penallt is no stranger to the arts and people from George Bernard Shaw to Robert Plant have lived and worked here. We would like to thank Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty for their generous contribution towards setting up of Art in Penallt this year There are three linked events in the programme.
Details of the 2012 Event Participating Artists - details of all participating artists and links to further information about each one are available at website link. Prelude - 6 pm - Friday September 7th - Come and see the unusual gardens of Birch Tree Well. More details at website link High Glannau - 2.30 pm - Friday September 28th - afternoon tea and a guided walk round this local important Arts and Crafts house. More details at website link . To book for High Glannau please contact Jillian Bourchier on 01600 775327
Dinner and lecture - 7 pm - Friday October 5th - The Inn at Penallt NP25 4SE The event will be opened on the Friday evening with a dinner in the recently refurbished Inn at Penallt that will be followed by a talk by a renowned speaker with a deep knowledge of the art of the natural world. Ticket for this event, £35 including dinner, are still available - please contact Alastair Robertson on 01600 715781.
Fine art exhibition - 10am - 4.30pm Sat 6th & Sun 7th October - Capel Pentwyn, Penallt NP25 4SE Free Entry. The beautifully converted Capel Pentwyn in the centre of Penallt will once again be transformed into an art gallery for two days. There will be a stunning exhibition of work for sale by well-established local and national artists and makers. Those interested in exhibiting should get in touch with Cathy Farber. Tel: 01600 860476
Meet the artists - 5pm - 6pm Sat 6th October - Capel Pentwyn, Penallt NP25 4SE An opportunity for all to meet and talk with the exhibiting artists over a glass of wine (or fruit juice) in the beautiful Capel Pentwyn. Free entry. Artist in Residence - Throughout the weekend there will be an artist in residence recording the event and those who visit it as well as other on-site activities for younger visitors.