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Merry Christmas from Black Swan Arts

Apologies for the resend, we got the day (but not the date) wrong for our next Long Gallery and Round Tower previews on Friday 30 November
6-8pm and we didn't want anyone to show up on the wrong day!

Extremely Textiles

1 – 22 December, Long Gallery 


Preview: Friday 30 November, 6-8pm -all welcome

 

‘Extremely Textiles’ showcases the wide range of styles and techniques produced by contemporary textile artists. Our artists have come from different backgrounds and journeys. From fashion to traditional floor looms, each bringing their own innovative and unique style. 

Find out more...
The Black Swan Guild will be open for online submissions 30 November 2018 - 25 February 2019.

It's open to artists and craftspeople of all types. The first round of application will seek to find the foundation members of the Black Swan Guild.
 

Crowdfunding appeal


We have extended the deadline for donations to 30 January. Funds raised will go towards; exhibitions costs, marketing, building management & software.
Apply to be part of the guild or dontate to crowdfunding...

Black Swan Arts seeks new Trustees 


We are recruiting for trustees with a range of skills to be passionate advocates for the Black Swan both in Frome and the wider world.  This is a great opportunity to support your local arts centre. Application deadline 30 November.
Download your application pack from our website...

Craft/Art works 
Open: 1 – 22 December
Location: Round Tower Gallery


Preview: Friday 30 November, 6-8pm

‘Craft/Art Works’ is a Christmas exhibition with a twist. Featuring makers and artists who live locally but have exhibited on a national and international level.

They will showcase the level and quality of work which can be expected by the new Black Swan Guild.
Find out more...

Black Swan Arts Young Open
Exhibition: 30 March - 27 April
Open for applications: 7 December


Coming Soon... Our hugely popular annual competition gives us a preview of the next generation of artists. There are 3 age categories:
  • 8yrs – 11yrs
  • 12yrs – 15yrs
  • 16yrs – 19yrs
Submit as an individul artist or as part of a school group.
Find out more...

Words at the Black Swan
Open: Mon 3 December, 3 - 4.30pm
Location: Long Gallery


£5 entry on arrival

A drop-in writing group which meets in the Gallery on the Monday after each launch, to respond to the new exhibition.

Poet Louise Green will guide this session. Bring a notebook & pen and an open mind.
Find out more...
    

Christmas Shopping Event
Open: Thurs 22 Nov, 3 - 7pm
Location: Black Swan Café & beyond


Come to our Christmas shopping event where local artists and makers are selling seasonal gifts and decorations. This event has been organised by our fabulous café team, so there will also be mulled wine, mince pies, and lots of Christmas treats as well as be face painting for kids.

The Studio Shops and Fosse Beads & Friends will also be open.
View the full list of stalls...

Two Studio Shops availble soon
Open: 10am – 4pm, Tue - Sat
Location: Studio Shops 1 & 2


Two of our highly sought after studio shops will be available to rent from March 2019. 

Studio shops are open 10am-4pm, Tues - Sat and also during Independent Market Sundays.

To register your interest or more information, email the office.
office@blackswanarts.org.uk

Fosse Beads & Friends
Open 10am – 5pm, Tue – Sat
Location: Shop


Original, exclusive, festive handmade gifts and seasonal cards, now complement our usual array of gorgeous arts & crafts by talented local designers and makers.

As always our collection includes the popular Fosse Beads Studio Collection of handmade porcelain jewellery.
Find out more...
Black Swan Arts is closed throughout the Christmas break
23 December - 1 January and will open again from 2 January 2019

The next Long Gallery exhibition is 'Matter' by Eleanor Bartlett
5 January - 9 February, preview Thursday 4 January, 6-8pm - all welcome.
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