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Appledore Visual Arts Festival

Next Festival June 7th~10th, 2012


Appledore Visual Arts Festival has received the exciting news that it has been awarded funding from the Arts Council. Despite severe cuts across the cultural sector, the Arts Council has given a vote of confidence to the thirteen-year-old festival.

Festival founder, Sandy Brown, said: “I’m very pleased. This support from the Arts Council in a time of great competition for funds is a validation of the high standard of our programming, the top quality artists we attract, our inclusiveness, and the innovative events we put on. It means we can put on our 14th Appledore Visual Arts Festival, which will have an International dimension.”

Cllr Andrew Eastman, Appledore councillor, said: “I am delighted at the news. In these austere economic times we have this wonderful uplifting festival to help us celebrate and to lift the spirit.”

Cllr Alison Boyle, Bideford South and Hartland councillor, commented: “In these times of severe financial tightening, this is a tremendous achievement.”

Festival director Rae Hoole said: “When we put in the bid for grant funding, we knew that the recession would affect our chances of success, so to be awarded the money is a huge boost. I’m excited to be bringing the festival back to life and I’m looking forward to working with artists and local people of all ages to make the return of this year’s festival a worthwhile and memorable event.”

The festival will take place 7th - 10th June 2012 with the theme of Landmarks. It takes place throughout the whole village of Appledore, with the stunning estuary location providing inspiration for artists and visitors. Appledore is fortunate in having a variety of good venues hosting exciting collaborations, events, artists talks and installations.
There will be workshops in yurts along the Quay, exhibitions in galleries, and art on the beaches.
A landmark can be a significant feature, boundary or a turning point in history. “Tell us know of your favourite Landmarks in North Devon, and what special meaning they may have to you”.

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Next Festival June 7th~10th, 2012

 

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