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ArtTree film of The 2012 Appledore Arts Festival


Welcome to Appledore Arts
Our vision is to promote, support and advance visual arts practice in the South West region
 

Festival 2014

We are excited to share news of our next visual arts festival taking place from 29 May – 1 June 2014 in Appledore, North Devon. We are welcoming enquiries from interested artists, participants, sponsors and partners for the festival, which will be themed ‘Mud’.

Following an organisational development and with ongoing support from Arts Council England, the trustees have decided to move the festival to a Biennial structure.

Presenting an International Festival of Visual Arts every two years will enable us to develop further some of our groundbreaking year round projects, and programme more arts activity for more people in the North Devon area throughout the whole year. Projects created in the time between the festivals will contribute work to the festival programme, bringing more opportunities for local artists and residents, schools and community groups to collaborate, work and exhibit alongside national and international artists. . Click here to visit our festival archive.

 

Chapeau Magique ~ copyright Henry Krul....Patrick Jones Near&Far....


Appledore Arts was established by the artist Sandy Brown, since 1997 we have run the annual Appledore Visual Arts Festival which is now recognised as one of the South West’s major arts events.

In addition to the Festival we develop a wide range of artist-led projects including; a film based oral history project on Appledore’s maritime history; a project exploring North Devon’s significant ceramic heritage and how this legacy influences contemporary practice; Facing North a major new site specific contemporary dance project at Clovelly Court and the first artists residency at Bucks Mills Cabin now owned by the National Trust.


Our Festival

“The Appledore Visual Arts Festival demonstrates that high quality art in the more rural parts of our region can be just as exciting – and important – as those in metropolitan centres “.
Nick Capaldi, Ex: Regional Executive Director, Arts Council England, South West

Each year we provide a rich programme of exhibitions, events, residencies, educational projects and workshops involving everyone from internationally recognised artists to locally based craftspeople, children, community groups and the mildly interested passer-by.

Festival parade 2009

Appledore is an historic maritime village with a nationally important history in boat and shipbuilding. It is set in a beautiful estuary location with winding streets and stunning views, it is a joy to visit. We offer you an open invitation to visit Appledore and experience its unique atmosphere as well as enjoy our exciting and family friendly Festival.

We look forward to seeing you !




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