Artists in residence
Summary
Information on current artists working on projects that we are involved in will appear on this page.
- We aim to give you the opportunity to see art actually being created and, where possible, offer linked workshop activities;
- We plan to include artists from a wide range of art forms in addition to commissioning further pieces of both temporary and permanent sculpture;
- We will provide images of the commissions enabling you to follow the projects progress;
- Achieving a distinctive local quality will be a priority.
Further information
Art Alive in Norfolk Churches: 3 - 5 & 10 - 12 May 2008
We’ve selected twelve iconic churches to showcase the skills of modern artists and crafts people keeping ancient traditions alive. It’s a feast of talent from bodgers and thatchers to ringers, rhymers, feltmakers and willow weavers. Each of the churches is on a county footpath or cycle trail to help you get there without a car, so come and explore our beautiful countryside.
South Norfolk churches on the Art Alive trail will be offering the following programme of linked activities for all the family to enjoy:
- St Mary, Burgh St Peter -Learn about the history of Norfolk Reed and thatching, makestraw decorations with our expert.
- St Ethelbert, Thurton -Take part in stained glass making and find out aboutconservation.
- All Saints, Hethel -Enjoy a recital on the restored organ and take in natures wonders with our churchyard ecologist tour andbumblebee nest-box making.
- All Saints, Welborne -Have fun amongst the sculptural willow shelters and learn basket-making, wool-weaving and feltmaking.
For further information on the programme of events linked to Art Alive in Norfolk Churches and an interactive map please visit the Diocese of Norwich website [external link].
This arts-based heritage initiative has been developed by the Diocese of Norwich in conjunction with South Norfolk Council, Breckland, Broadland and the Norfolk Arts Partnership, with support from Awards for All and John Jarrold Trust.
About our work with artists
Whenever possible we link with communities around the district to provide our residents with the opportunity of working with professional artists. The benefits are:
- We want to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the area, helping to make South Norfolk a great place to live;
- We want to develop local audiences for all art forms and help to make attendance at live performances possible for those who would otherwise be denied this opportunity due to their geographic location;
- We want to encourage new and exciting ways of working between artists and residents.
Related pages on this website
External links
Arts Council England
Gives funding advice for organisations and individuals.
Creative Arts East
For further information on selecting a Community Artists. The site includes a database of artists working in a range of art forms who are resident in the East of England and have been selected for the quality of their work, skills, experience and commitment to working in community settings.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Cultural Development Manager |
|---|---|
| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | lcc@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533979 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
|
|
|
If you need information in large print, audio cassette, braille, translation (written or verbal) or signed interpretation, let us know when you contact us.
